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   December 30, 2001   QUOTE OF THE DAY "Democracies don't prepare well for things that have never happened before."  RICHARD A. CLARKE, former White House counterterrorism chief.   TolkienArchives Examine the World of J. R. R. Tolkien - This sponsored feature includes articles from the New York Times archives, slide shows of Tolkien's artwork, multimedia presentations from New Line Cinema, weekly trivia quizzes and more.    Explore Tolkien Today .     NATIONAL Rules Will Allow Airport Screeners to Remain in Jobs  In a shift, the federal agency supervising aviation security has decided not to displace thousands of current screeners by requiring them to be high school graduates.   Many Say U.S. Planned for Terror but Failed to Take Action  The nation's antiterrorism record is replete with failures of intelligence and the political will to act, an extensive review shows.   Court Finds Death Penalty Is Misused in Kansas  The Kansas Supreme Court has found that a crucial aspect of the way the death penalty is handed   down is unfair and must be changed.     MORE NATIONAL NEWS    INTERNATIONAL India Builds Up Forces as Bush Urges Calm  With India rushing troops to the border of Pakistan, President Bush called the leaders of both nations on Saturday to try to avert a war.   Hunt for bin Laden Loses Steam as Winter Grips Afghan Caves  The Pentagon is offering Afghan militia money and warm clothing to lead the search, accepting their methodical pace as a price to pay to avoid using  American forces.   Unity Eludes Argentina's Governing Party  Argentina's cabinet offered to resign on Saturday, highlighting the disarray of the Peronist Party, which assumed power on Dec. 21.     MORE INTERNATIONAL NEWS    BUSINESS Even the Smartest Money Can Slip Up  The year just ending, while painful for most investors, has probably hurt even more for some big names who achieved fame on Wall Street for being a bit smarter than the average guy.   Suddenly, Uncle Sam Wants to Bankroll You  There's a new willingness on the part of the government to tap into the private sector for help in finding and bringing to market technologies with national security uses.   Recession, Then a Boom? Maybe Not This Time  The rules for recoveries may well be different today than in decades past  not because of Sept. 11, but because of fundamental changes in the economy.     MORE BUSINESS NEWS    TECHNOLOGY Comes With Batteries. Not a Shrink  A series of toys that speaks their own distinct dialect proves that children can learn foreign languages.   Top Lucent Officers Won't Get Annual Bonuses  Top executives at Lucent Technologies are not getting annual bonuses this year, but three will get big payments in 2002 in an effort to keep them at the helm.   Kodak Executive Gains Options  The Eastman Kodak Company increased the number of stock options awarded to its chairman and chief executive, Daniel Carp, and other top executives this year.     MORE TECHNOLOGY NEWS    POLITICS India Builds Up Forces as Bush Urges Calm  With India rushing troops to the border of Pakistan, President Bush called the leaders of both nations on Saturday to try to avert a war.   At First Year's End, Bush Cites Both Victories and Challenges  President Bush said in his weekly radio address that the coming year "will require our sustained commitment to the war against terrorism."   Recession, Then a Boom? Maybe Not This Time  The rules for recoveries may well be different today than in decades past  not because of Sept. 11, but because of fundamental changes in the economy.     MORE POLITICS NEWS    SPORTS Death and Scandal Left Their Scars  In a year when death scarred the nation, death too often saddened sports and tempered the splendor of events.   Pitino Returns to Old Kentucky Home Amid Boos  The Bluegrass Showdown became more of a chance for Kentucky to just show off, as the sixth-ranked Wildcats blew out Rick Pitino's ragged Cardinals.   Bucs Closer to Playoffs  Doug Brien kicked field goals of 42, 38 and 24 yards as Tampa Bay moved a big step toward clinching a playoff spot with a win over the Ravens.     MORE SPORTS NEWS    ARTS Plenty of Signs That the Show Is Still the Thing  From Elaine Stritch's brass to the brazenness of "The Producers," theater showed that it, and New York, would survive.   An Industry Motivated, More Than Ever, By Fear  After Sept. 11, it's even more apparent  that American movies exclude much of America, not to mention the world.   Offering Beauty, and Then Proof That Life Goes On  Before Sept. 11, there were stunning shows; after it, there were ad hoc memorials and splendid new spaces.     MORE ARTS NEWS    NY REGION Opening Jan. 1: Mayor Bloomberg, Unedited  New Yorkers are about to see Mayor-elect Michael R. Bloomberg unfiltered starting with his inauguration speech on Tuesday.   Anthrax Resurfaces at a Manhattan Post Office  Traces of anthrax spores were discovered on a high-speed mail-sorting machine at the Morgan mail-processing center in Manhattan.   Giuliani Looks Back With Just One Regret  Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani is satisfied with the past eight years, but still regrets losing his fight to abolish the Board of Education.     MORE NY REGION NEWS    OP-ED  When Bad Things Happen to Good Children   By MAUREEN DOWD  Why are so many kids in the mood for Lemony Snicket's wretched orphans instead of Harry Potter?   What New Yorkers Want From Their Next Mayor    New Yorkers of different backgrounds and interests offer some suggestions about where Michael R. Bloomberg should concentrate his energies.   Mayor Giuliani Bows Out    Rudolph Giuliani's tenure is captured by a singular, powerful moment: Standing at ground zero, his back to the towering shards and smoke from the World Trade Center.     MORE OP-ED  NEWS    Contribute to The Neediest Cases Fund Make an online donation this Holiday Season to The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund to help thousands of people.   Donate now    About This E-Mail You received these headlines because you requested The New York Times Direct e-mail service. 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