Byzantine Blackwood convention Byzantine Blackwood convention Byzantine Blackwood is a bidding in the game of bridge. Devised by Jack Marx, it is a complex version of the (by which a four notrump (4NT) asks about 's holdings). Its premise is that both aces and kings may safely be shown in response to a Blackwood-type 4NT enquiry; provided that such kings are in well-defined "key" or "half-key" suits, there being no more than two such suits. The name was chosen to express the idea that Byzantine Blackwood is a development from Roman Blackwood, by analogy with the Byzantine Empire and the Roman Empire; rather
E. F. Young Jr. E. F. Young Jr. E. F. Young Jr. (July 13, 1898 – May 1950) was an American businessman in Meridian, Mississippi, who built a business related to services, such as barber shops and beauty shops. He also manufactured and sold hair care products developed for African Americans. He eventually manufactured his products in Chicago, Illinois as well as Meridian. He also owned and operated the E. F. Young Hotel in Meridian. It was an important resource for black travelers in the years of segregation and provided good lodging. In 2007, the Young Hotel was listed as a contributing property to