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Marketplace Report: Restaurant Online Ordering Takes-off
Delphis Software www.delphissoftware.com, a Fresno, California based corporation, has emerged as the industry leader in restaurant internet food order applications with an installed based of over 15,000 restaurants. Placing food orders via the internet has evolved over the last 18 months into a hot market for savvy high-tech firms. With Delphis Software leading the way, continued growth in this arena is expected.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 15:45:53 GMT (breaking)

Nonprofit Raffles are Big Business
Mega House Raffle www.MegaHouseRaffle.com has now moved into position as the nation's largest charitable raffle. With massive cuts in funding for nonprofit organizations in both the public and private sectors, house raffles are fast becoming an effective vehicle for raising much needed money to fund charitable operations. Mega House Raffle describes itself as California's largest, however our review clearly puts this raffle as the biggest in the country.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 15:45:53 GMT (breaking)

The Outsiders Who Foresaw The Subprime Crisis
Michael Lewis, who wrote the best-seller Liar's Poker, is back with a new book examining those who profited from shorting subprime mortgages. In The Big Short, Lewis profiles extreme characters — outsiders — who are the sane people in an insane world.
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:06:00 -0400

Toyota Casts Doubt On 'Runaway' Prius Claim
Toyota has responded to the latest developments in last week's runaway Prius investigation in San Diego. Federal inspectors say they can't duplicate the acceleration problem the driver reported after his car raced down the freeway at more than 90 miles an hour. Toyota stopped short of calling it a hoax.
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

The End Of 9-To-5: When Work Time Is Anytime
A public agency in Minnesota is engaged in a cutting-edge experiment with flexible work schedules. It's called a results-only work environment, and it gives everyone in an office ultimate freedom to do their jobs — whenever and wherever they want — so long as the work gets done.
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Economists Debate Impact Of Temporary Hiring
There are thousands, if not millions, of people hoping to use a temporary job as a stepping stone to something more stable. But economists are divided over whether the bump in temporary hiring means a surge in full-time employment is around the corner.
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Restaurant Serves World War II Rationing Cuisine
Visitors to the Imperial War Museum in London can taste hard times. The museum's cafe is offering an authentic war-time menu, using recipes people came up with to cope with the lack of basic staples during the Second World War. The menu includes cake made of cocoa and beets.
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

Dodd Unveils Sweeping Financial Regulation Plan
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd has unveiled his second attempt at overhauling financial regulations. His first bill flopped. On Monday, he introduced a 1,336-page bill, which includes provisions negotiated with Republicans. David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, talks to Linda Wertheimer about the chances of this measure succeeding.
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

Pilots Who Overshot Airport To Give Up Licenses
Under a deal with the Federal Aviation Administration, Timothy Cheney and Richard Cole agreed not to fight the revocations of their licenses and can apply for new licenses in August. The two lost track of time last October and flew an Airbus with 144 passengers about 100 miles past Minneapolis before discovering their mistake over Wisconsin.
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:53:00 -0400

Michael Jackson Estate Signs Record Deal
Even in death, Michael Jackson is breaking new records. The King of Pop's estate has signed the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:23:00 -0400

Debate Pledged To Begin Soon On Financial Bill
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd introduced a bill to overhaul financial industry regulations Monday. The move follows months of bipartisan negotiations that failed to produce agreement on such controversial issues as consumer protection and reining in practices that led to the financial collapse in 2008. The way forward looks murky, but Dodd plans to move the bill through his committee next week.
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

Toyota Casts Doubt On Claim Of Runaway Prius
Company officials question the account of a California man who said his Prius sped out of control earlier this month, saying the vehicle's accelerator was tested and found to be working normally.
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:37:00 -0400