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...than in 2004. Those that do get hitched aren't shy about specifying exactly what they want. "For young women in Shanghai, one of their main requirements in marriage is a man who has his own apartment, car and some savings," says marriage counselor Shu. But a fat bank account alone doesn't ensure a happy marriage. "In China today, materialism is being pursued at the expense of traditional values like love," frets Xia Xueluan, a sociologist at Peking University. "With conditions like these, I see the divorce rate climbing for several years to come." That's not the only...
First, Ilyinsky's citation of a sportscaster's use of the word "literally" during a Giants-Eagles NFL football game implies that the author heard the commentary herself. In fact, she learned of the account by reading about it on the web log "Literally...
Another option growing in popularity: high-deductible health plans coupled with a reimbursement mechanism, most often a health-savings account. Younger and healthier workers increasingly select such coverage, which combines a deductible of at least $1,000 with a tax-deferred savings account to which employers sometimes contribute. Chicago-based accounting firm Blackman Kallick offered its more than 200 employees the plan this year. "About 10% chose it," says human-resources manager Suzanne Palombi, "many more than we anticipated." For Blackman, that equates to a 33% drop in premium costs for those workers...
...walkers who are the problem, though. Since 10% of employees account for 70% of costs, identifying and caring for those at the highest risk for illness is a priority. Employees at South Carolina's private utility SCANA who fill out annual health assessments get a special break: their premiums don't rise. Of the company's 15,000 workers, 94% took advantage of that offer this year. The data SCANA and other companies collect can then go toward disease management for such illnesses as diabetes and high blood pressure. At International Truck and Engine, where costs have remained flat...
...fear of being recognized. One of his concerns is that being known as somebody who was ransomed once might mark him as a target for other kidnappers. O'Shea and another U.S. official who works with Iraqi authorities on kidnapping-related issues say many details of Waddah's account are consistent with what they have gleaned from their investigations...