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.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 04:28:07 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.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 04:28:07 GMT (breaking)

Toyota Investigates Case Of Runaway Prius
Toyota is looking into why a Prius reportedly wouldn't stop after the driver says he accelerated to pass another vehicle. In the incident, which happened Monday outside San Diego, the hybrid car reached speeds of more than 90 mph. The driver says the gas pedal stuck. He also says he was told his Prius was not among the millions of cars Toyota recalled.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0500

Examining Toyota's Acceleration Problem
Toyota says it doesn't think the problem of sudden acceleration in some of its vehicles is rooted in its electronic systems. Ken Bensinger, business reporter for <em>Los Angeles Times</em>, says many are skeptical of Toyota's testing, as electrical problems are notoriously time-consuming and difficult to troubleshoot. .
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0500

Class-Action Lawsuits Could Cost Toyota Billions
Toyota owners claiming that recalls have hurt the value of their vehicles have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the company $3 billion or more, according to an Associated Press review. Those estimates don't include potential payouts for wrongful death and injury lawsuits.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:57:00 -0500

Google, Dish Network Developing TV Search Service
The Internet company Google and the satellite TV company Dish Network are testing a television search service, according to<em>The Wall Street Journal.</em> It involves a box for the television that has Google software. Viewers would use their keyboards to search for shows on satellite TV and on Internet sites like YouTube.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0500

Soros Would Make It Harder For People Like Him To Make Billions
Billionaire George Soros makes the case for better regulation, even if it means he can't make as much money.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:15:00 -0500

Bad Economy Crimps Demand For Plastic Surgery
The economy is tough for plastic surgeons, too. Some popular procedures, including breast augmentation and tummy tucks, are being performed a lot less often. Botox injections are holding steady, however.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:27:29 -0500

After Financial Ruin, Plotting America's 'Comeback'
David M. Walker is the former comptroller general of the United States. His book, <em>Comeback America,</em> details the current financial crisis and offers his ideas on controlling spending and restoring fiscal responsibility in the United States.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:18:00 -0500

Google And Dish Network Test TV Search Engine
Google has partnered itself with Dish Network to test a television search engine that would compile results from both traditional programming and web video services.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:40:00 -0500

Value Of Diversity Training Tough To Measure
Diversity training is supposed to raise cultural awareness and increase inclusiveness in the work place. But many experts say that there is no conclusive evidence that it does either. Tell us: If you've gone through diversity training, did it make a difference?
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0500

Publisher Pulls 'Last Train From Hiroshima'
In February, Henry Holt & Company stopped the presses on <em>The Last Train from Hiroshima</em> by Charles Pellegrino, amid questions of fraud. Motoko Rich, publishing reporter for the <em>New York Times</em>, shares what Pellegrino said to her about the allegations.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0500