[blml] Positronic brain

[Steve Willner]

From: Herman De Wael <herman at hdw.be>
> I believe that a more accepted interpretation is that once there is AI 
> of the same content as UI, the UI restrictions fall away.

I'd put it somewhat differently, though the result will often be the
same as Herman's.

1) The AI determines the LA's.

2) UI that is the same as AI will seldom if ever suggest one LA over
another.  However, if in some rare case the UI does suggest one over
another (perhaps in Tim's probableistic sense), the usual rules apply.

From: "Tim West-Meads" <twm at cix.co.uk>
> I can't think of a single instance where the *length* of thought 
> (either by partner or my opps) has given me additional clues about their 
> holdings.

We've seen examples of that in the past, though I'm unable to offer one
at this instant.  I agree the length of break often isn't significant,
but it can be.

What I'm having trouble with in the 7H case is "suggested over another."
Why does the long pause over 4S suggest extra strength even beyond
what was shown by the cue and 6H bid?  Couldn't a similar hand missing
the C-A but with extra minor honors just as easily think for a long time
after 4S?