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...negotiating table-or so the theory goes. But efforts to deprive him of such baubles are "at best pinpricks," says North Korea expert Nicholas Eberstadt of the American Enterprise Institute, "slightly raising the premium Kim Jong Il must pay for his goodies on other markets." Even if more countries adopt and enforce the U.S. list of banned items, Kim's cronies will troll the black market or continue to "buy the stuff in China with their Chinese registered and named trading companies," according to Michael Breen, author of the biography Kim Jong-Il: North Korea's Dear Leader. Still...
...Madonna's New Baby I don't understand the controversy over Madonna's adoption of a Malawian orphan [Nov. 13]. Shouldn't it be taken as a sign of generosity and love? I think the media are to blame for all the accusations of impropriety. Doing something that may be seen as trendy is not always a bad thing. Madonna's action will hopefully encourage others to adopt orphan children who might otherwise have very grim lives. Richard M. Valenci Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania...
...here (not a future event) and wishes to take effective action, we need to listen to voices other than those who insist that economic activity must be curtailed. The way forward lies in increased wealth, better standards of living and less taxation. If we seek economic sustainability, we should adopt the motto "If an economy can't make a decent profit, it's not sustainable." Terry Milton Guildford, England
...White House. He is going to end up as spokesman for some corporation or lobbying firm. No matter what, he will be highly paid. My hat's off to him. Art Robinson LaGrange Park, Illinois, U.S. Madonna's New Baby I don't understand the controversy over Madonna's adoption of a Malawian orphan [Nov. 13]. Shouldn't it be taken as a sign of generosity and love? I think the media are to blame for all the accusations of impropriety. Doing something that may be seen as trendy is not always a bad thing. Madonna's action will hopefully...
...University of Cambridge has hired a professional manager to steer its $2.33 billion in assets, making it the first British university to adopt an American-style strategy for its endowment, the U.K. university announced yesterday...