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5 Sector slowing Job Growth this year

Though the unemployment rate fell to 8.1% in April, according to Friday’s data, experts say the outlook would be far rosier if it weren’t for a handful of sectors dragging down job growth. According Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, employment rose by 115,000 last month, less than analysts expected, but they say many jobseekers will take little solace from those figures. A survey from jobs website SimplyHired.com found hiring fell in all of the top 50 major metro areas last month with Cleveland and Akron, Grand Rapids and West Palm Beach recording double-digit drops. Gautam Godhwani, the site’s CEO, says there are three people for every one job listing in the U.S. Of course, some industries were hit by massive cuts at just a few companies. Bank of America, for instance, is in the midst of cutting 30,000 consumer banking and technology jobs over three years. There are some signs of growth, however. The legal profession and the military proved to be two bright spots for hiring, ac...

Some Most Frustrating Air Travel Rules and Regulations

Some air travel rules come across as confusing, frustrating, or even worthy of a Liz Lemon-style meltdown. Here are ten edicts that raise eyebrows and blood pressures.In January 2012, the Department of Transportation launched several airline regulations with a strong consumer-protection bent. Passengers heaved a sigh of relief, as the new parameters require airlines to limit tarmac delays and to quickly notify travelers of schedule changes or flight cancellations. Still, some air travel rules come across as confusing, frustrating, or even worthy of a Liz Lemon–style meltdown. Here are ten edicts that raise eyebrows and blood pressures.   1. The Federal Aviation Administration still bans the use of electronic devices, including e-readers and smart phones, during takeoff and landing. Switching iPads or smart phones to "airplane mode" doesn’t fly, even though their frequencies don’t interfere with a plane's signals. Crews want them stowed; Beth Blair, a writer and f...

World Best travel deals

Are you want to visit world famous travel deals 2012. Don't waste your time. Please visit your favourite place at an early date.  As you start fantasizing about your next vacation, you might feel discouraged once the reality of airfares and hotel rates sets in.U.S. lodging prices rose 4% last year, and industry research group STR forecasts another 4% jump this year. Airfares spiked 8% in the first three quarters of 2011 (the most recent data available). And Hotwire predicts hikes of 8% to 10% in 2012, as demand continues to stabilize and capacity is cut back.Even so, there are still deals to be found—if you know where to look. The five locales here will allow you and your partner to fly and stay for a very budget-friendly price, thanks in part to airline competition and excess hotel inventory. The domestic destinations come out to less than $1,500 for two for five nights; the international ones, under $2,500. Food, fun, and tacky souvenirs not included.   Riviera Maya, Mexico ...