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 09, 2010 20:31:29 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 09, 2010 20:31:29 GMT (breaking)

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

Protecting Companies That Mix Profitability, Values
Businesses can be either for-profit companies or nonprofit organizations. The law doesn't recognize a corporate form that falls in between. But some want to protect these "for-benefit corporations," so companies can balance profitability with social and environmental policies, without the threat of a lawsuit.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -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

Toyota Disputes Critics Who Blame Electronics
Toyota says it has proved that faulty electronics are not to blame for runaway cars and trucks that have been recalled. On Monday, the automaker assembled a group of experts, who said that unwanted acceleration is caused by mechanical flaws. Other experts disagree.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0500

Greek Prime Minister Seeks Curbs On Speculators
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou blamed market speculators for part of his country's economic woes and called for action to curb speculation. But he acknowledged in an NPR interview that much of Greece's economic troubles can be traced to its failure to balance its books.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:37:00 -0500

Greeks Protest Austerity Steps To Rescue Economy
Greeks are angry at the country's previous for getting the country into the debt crisis, and angry at other European states for pressuring Greece to meet its debt obligations. Greek public sector workers are seething at new austerity measures, which include steep pay cuts.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0500

Northrop Pulls Out Of Bid For Air Force Tanker Deal
As a result, Boeing is the sole competitor for the $35 billion contract to build refueling tankers for the Air Force. Northrop's chief executive officer and president said Monday that the company didn't think it would win the contract because the Pentagon guidelines for the program favor Boeing's smaller refueling tanker.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:50:00 -0500

Prius With Stuck Accelerator Glides To Safe Stop
A California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on Monday after the car's accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, authorities said.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:31:00 -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