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To: D. Long who wrote (35503)	3/19/2004 2:54:40 AM
From: LindyBill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793757

With Health Care Costs Soaring, Employers Can't Afford To Hire Investor's Business Daily, by David Saito-Chung biz.yahoo.com In Elgin, Ill., a factory town of 85,000 west of Chicago, Middleby Corp. is performing a small miracle. The maker of ovens and toasters for the restaurant industry is a rare breed of U.S. manufacturer. Of its five factories, four are in the U.S. Despite low-cost competition and rocketing labor costs, Middleby is thriving..... As sales continue to grow, however, Middleby has all but avoided expanding its payroll. Why? ...labor costs are rising faster than inflation. In 2003, total compensation costs rose 3.9% from year-ago levels. Consumer prices, meanwhile, increased 2.3%.

To: D. Long who wrote (35503)	3/19/2004 4:22:57 AM
From: Ilaine	Respond to of 793757

It is inevitable to change the location for South Korean troops as the security situation... has become worse WTF? Part II. Jeezam pete. I am finally beginning to understand how the Romans, Attilla the Hun, and the Mongol Hordes all conquered Europe. Cutting and running appears to be hardwired into certain cultures.