Luckily, those who still look forward to retirement will have the longest post-retirement life spans, thanks to continued advances in health care.

"For the longer term," he told the Senate Banking Committee, "prospects for continued rapid technological advance and associated faster productivity growth are scarcely diminished."

He becomes frustrated by Siam's continued advances on East Ikebukuro and his teammates' unwillingness to mount an offensive attack.

But recent business statistics, including the continued advances in production and rising consumer spending, have eased those fears.

For most residents of the capital today, however, life went on as normal, despite reports of the rebels' continued advance.

At that time, the most popular rationalization for continued advances was the sea of cash pouring into the stock market.

And the Persian Gulf conflict has highlighted the need for continued advances in tactical reconnaissance equipment, ranging from spy satellites to listening devices.

Also, the Army reported continued advances in the area, where they were reportedly pursuing rebel remnants.

Only if supporters of the peace initiative maintain their present outrage can they maintain hope for continued advance.

Tight ideological controls and a maze of bureaucratic regulations make Vietnam a difficult place to do business and imperil its continued economic advance.