Retirees plan dream trip with thrift and reflection
A 63-year-old retiree and his wife, with savings near 95000, propose a cross-country road trip to explore potential retirement towns and eventual elder housing. The column urges careful town choice, community involvement, and a balance of travel with meaningful giving, warning that paradise retirement often fails without social ties and local engagement.
Qualities of Great Leaders From Ancient Thinkers
Readers discuss essential leader traits drawn from Aristotle and Plato as Worcester questions if virtue and prudence shape strong governance. The exchange highlights a leader as rational, balanced, modest, mission focused, resilient amid adversity, and oriented to public service over personal gain.
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Political Power and Virtue in Ancient and Modern Theory
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Days And Customs Of All Faiths April Month Origins
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Bridge Pointers: Infuriating South Dealing Lead Strategy
In this Daily Question column Alfred Sheinwold analyzes a bridge hand where West leads a spade, breaking communications between hands and spoiling a potential slam. The article outlines declarer play to dump hearts, run clubs, and succeed, concluding with the suggested response: bid two notrump to show spade length later and reveal weakness first.
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Horoscope For Tomorrow From The Daily Review
General tendencies advise tuning into others needs and presenting a clear vision of plans. Each sign gets home, work, and social guidance with dates and actions to take. Yields include improved cooperation, new contacts, and refined personal aims as the page urges patience and self discipline.
Veterans Affairs Data On Veterans Ages And GI Loans
Answers For Veterans shows average ages by conflict with Spanish American War 85, World War I 68, World War I 44, and Korean Conflict 33. It notes premiums can be deducted from compensation to simplify payments and save time. It outlines initial steps for GI loan eligibility through a VA regional office in San Francisco with contact extension.
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