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...near the bottom, with the average wage earner able to count on a government-mandated pension for just 52.4% of what he got (after taxes) in his working days--and higher-income workers even less. But the picture at the other end of the scale (dominated by Continental Europe) is misleading. Most of these governments haven't put aside money for pensions. As the ranks of retirees grow and workforces do not, countries will have to either renege on commitments or tax the hides off future workers...
...fruits of Iger's fresh direction: new revenue streams from Disney's maturing broadcasting business, higher profit margins at the consumer-products unit, another year of box-office winners from the movie studio and signs that Disney's revamped online operation can contribute significantly to the bottom line. "The $64,000 question is: Where does Disney go from here?" says Miller, of SMH Capital. The Internet Group is working on YouTube-style user-generated content, MySpace-style personal Web pages and online social networking on Disney.com that is safe and family-oriented...
...millionaires demand astronomical remuneration. While the world-class players introduced by foreign investors attract the eye in a dazzling fashion, such cash cannot be justified. The Premier League clubs banked by billionaires stay at the top of the rankings while mediocre clubs that businessmen deem unprofitable remain at the bottom. Li Xiang, Singapore...
...millionaires demand astronomical remuneration. While the world-class players introduced by foreign investors attract the eye in a dazzling fashion, such cash cannot be justified. The Premier League clubs banked by billionaires stay at the top of the rankings while mediocre clubs that businessmen deem unprofitable remain at the bottom. Li Xiang, SINGAPORE...
...bill said that Republican supporters are pleased that President Bush is showing some belated commitment to the legislation by traveling up to Capitol Hill. "It's great, it's a big deal," says the staffer appreciatively. "What's he got to lose at this point? He's hit rock bottom...