He declined to say how much PepsiCo spends on the site, but said he pays LinkedIn through an annual contract and will bulk up the contract with additional services such as if PepsiCo has special recruiting initiatives as needed.

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Wing-Kovarik estimates that his group has helped thousands of families -- both gay and straight -- by offering a range of services such as lawyer referrals, case consultations, special-needs classes and tips on therapists and pediatricians.

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If the United States were to end its special treatment of Hong Kong in some important areas - such as air services, customs treatment, immigration quotas, visa issuance, export controls - the principal pain would be felt in Hong Kong, however, not in Beijing.

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Infosys also provides special services that in effect supplement salaries and option plans, such as subsidized meals in the cafeterias and low- or no-interest loans to pay for homes, cars and even weddings.

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That means that kids with learning problems such as dyslexia, speech difficulties or autism are entitled to have their public school systems pay for special services.

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