Annan farewell reflections on U.N. challenges and legacy
In a broad interview Jim Hoagland explores Kofi Annan's final weeks as secretary general. He warns of Iran's nuclear ambitions, North Korea pressures, and the need for binding treaties. Annan recalls tensions with the Bush administration, the duty to protect Darfur, and a regional conference to stabilize Iraq amid U.S. withdrawal plans. Ban Ki Moon is urged to lead in his own way.
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Tehran
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Jim Baker
Javad Zarif
Washington
Baker
Lee Hamilton
Manhattan
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South Korea
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Retirement tips to the editor on prudent money habits
In response to a November letter, the writer urges readers to pay off mortgages before retirement and replace appliances with efficient options. They advise saving for biannual taxes, buying only needed items, avoiding unnecessary spending, using debit cards, avoiding credit card debt, cooking at home, and staying healthy while planning for occasional steak dinners.
Public Forum Encourages Health Insurance and Community Involvement
Karen Keim of Lawrence urges readers to seek health and long term care insurance, cautions about nursing home costs, and promotes volunteering. She advocates supporting local art events and church festivals and visiting nursing home residents to ease routines and enrich life.
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Karen Keim
Lawrence
Snow misspoken: eight inches would help drought
Bill Gollier criticizes Friday article for calling missed snow a bullet. He argues eight inches would aid agricultural moisture and local conditions countywide, not just drivers and schools. He urges paper to consider agricultural impact in future snow coverage.
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Gay rights debate letter On marriage and discrimination
A reader condemns judges and gay rights advocates, praising state constitutional bans on same sex marriage as protecting traditional marriage. The letter contrasts civil rights history with perceived homosexual aims, arguing that gays lack protected class status and oppose equal rights.
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