IN THE NEWS
BBO
TV - Watch Live Vugraphs. No need to download,
install, or join up. Simply click the TV and you'll
be transported to the BBO Vugraph lobby.
Many-layered Game keeps people smart longer.
Contract bridge is experiencing a resurgence amid research
that playing the card game not only may make kids smarter,
but keeps players smarter longer. Star Tribune Story
here 
Jazzy
New Website . The
Fifth Chair Foundation has launched a newly
revised - and very JAZZY - website with lots of goodies
for learners, teachers and anyone interested in
improving their Bridge game! www.fifthchair.org
New Tournament Updates - we've just
updated our 2010 tournaments listing, using the recent
IBPA newsletter as reference. Check
it out
International Bridge Press announces
their annual awards. Click
here for more
The
Gargoyle Chronicles - Phillip Martin's
Bridge Blog features an ongoing match, where all his
teammates and opponents are Jack, the computer program
that won the 2009 World Computer Bridge Championships.
Dear
Ms.Penguin - I'm looking for a rubber duckie
for my bridge partner's little girl. Do you know where
I could find one? www.giftsforcardplayers.com
39th World Team Championships August
29 - September 12, 2009. Sao Paulo, Brazil. Featuring
the Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup, Senior Bowl and Transnational
Open Teams. Click
here for GBL Jump Page with all the links.
Facebook for Bridge Players? :: Bridge
Union - Contract Bridge for the World.
A facebook type social network for bridge players -photos
videos, status updates etc. Check it out!
The Bridge World turns 80! The highly-respected
bridge magazine celebrates its eightieth anniverary
this month. Its special October issue recognizes the
diversity of bridge by present. As always, there is
plenty of good bridge and guidance for the thoughtful
player. Find out more: www.bridgeworld.com
Play
Bridge on your iPhone (or iPod Touch). Great
Game Products has developed an inexpensive app that
lets you play bridge on your phone. Read
more here
Text Links Support Great Bridge Links
- some of you may have noticed a few text links to casinos
popping up here and there on Great Bridge Links. Similar
to Google Ads, these links have been supporting Great
Bridge Links for the past year. I try to keep them away
from the useful content you know and love on this site
- but I invite feedback always at jude06@greatbridgelinks.com
Need more daily bridge reading? Bridgevaria
is the newest online bridge magazine. Created by Ed
Hoogenkamp (author of Dutch monthly BRIDGE), Peter van
der Linden (ex-editor of BRIDGE and the Daily Bridge
Calendar) and Pien Steringa (former DTP responsible
of BRIDGE) Bridgevaria.com is intended not as anews
site but a 'do'-site as well as a 'read'-site. One of
the ambitions of the creators is to post new content
daily. And it's all free!
World Bridge News. Annual magazine
from the World Bridge Federation. For
PDF of magazine, click here.
Why not play?
For your convenience, here are links to
a FREE bridge software trial program. Bridge Baron 19
is available for both Mac and PC
MAC
CLICK HERE | PC
CLICK HERE
Besides online bridge, there are a number of poker
games out there, for example Texas
Holdem. For more info go to PokerListings.com
You have done so much and continue to do so much,
and everyone looking for something bridge-related is
thankful for all your time and efforts. Greatly appreciated.
Raymond, bridgeguys.com
Bridge
Cartoons by
Jude Goodwin
(Shameless plug for my own book) As seen in the ACBL NABC
Daily Bulletins
