Progress is a much overrated idea

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Some devious long-distance telephone companies are engaging in a practice called 'slamming, ' More than 10,000 consumers have complained to the FCC that their long distance service carrier was changed without their knowledge. This is another example of the perils of high technology.

Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Investigations, Long distance telephone services, Ethical aspects, Fraud, Long-distance telephone service

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Working at the office on borrowed time

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Corporate downsizing is a dangerous trend because it makes employees insecure about their economic future, and thus less likely to purchase goods. Although downsizing may have short-term advantages, the long-term effects could be disastrous for the nation's economy.

Analysis, Economic aspects, United States economic conditions, Layoffs, Downsizing (Management)

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