Service Firms Grew at a Slower Pace in March, Survey Finds
U.S. service companies expanded in March at a slower pace, dragged down by less growth in new orders and weaker hiring, a new survey shows.
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The 7 'Scammiest' Words on the Internet
Spend enough time surfing the Web, and you just might develop a sixth sense for scams. Sometimes it's a matter of a page that just doesn't look right, but often it's just a matter of spotting the words and phrases that tend to be pop up with great frequency on scam Web sites -- words like these.
Can U.S. Services Growth Outweigh High Oil Prices?
The U.S. services sector is growing strong, providing additional evidence that the U.S. economy is recovering and might not need more stimulus funding. But that's contingent upon oil staying below $120 per barrel.
U.S. Air Travel Woes Reflect Bigger Infrastructure Issues
A scant few U.S. carriers took home honors from this year's "Best of Business Travel" awards from Business Traveler magazine. The apparent malaise affecting U.S. airlines may involve something more fundamental than the economy.
Chat Service Fails and Google Leaves Many Customers in the Dark
A recent failure of Google's Gtalk instant messaging service highlights -- yet again -- the shortcomings of the tech titan's (in)famously hands-off approach to customer support and communication.
