1. Favre has stretched the record for consecutive quarterback starts despite injuries, family deaths and even through three retirements.
2. Retirements and a cutdown in recruitment may also lead to a workforce reduction.
3. It was only the third defeat in 67 matches this season for the Serb - two of them because of retirements.
4. The rebels say they were mutineers protesting about unfair retirements from the army.
5. They come from all over China and have chosen to spend their retirements here.
6. Hastert's is one of three open seats in Illinois this year because of GOP retirements.