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 06:07:00 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 06:07:00 GMT (breaking)

Calvin Klein Owner To Buy Tommy Hilfiger For $3B
The deal adds a prominent brand to Phillips-Van Heusen's stable, which also includes Izod and Arrow. It's expected to help Phillips-Van Heusen introduce some of its brands overseash also includes Izod and Arrow. , where privately held Hilfiger is strong. Tommy Hilfiger will remain in his role as principal designer.
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:02:00 -0400

Sen. Dodd Unveils Financial Regulation Plan
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd unveiled his plan to rewrite the nation's financial regulations. The bill released Monday calls for a council of regulators to oversee systemic risk and create a consumer protection agency at the Federal Reserve.
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0400

Industrial Output Up; Hopes For Factories Grow
Industrial production edged up 0.1 percent in February, beating expectations and marking the eighth straight monthly increase. The manufacturing sector — for months a rare bright spot in the economy — fell 0.2 percent amid winter storms but is expected to rebound in March.
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:45:00 -0400

Sen. Dodd On Financial Regulation Bill
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd unveiled a bill to revamp U.S. financial regulations. The plan calls for a consumer protection agency within the Federal Reserve and gives the central bank enhanced powers. Dodd discusses the measure.
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0400

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

Democrats To Unveil Financial Regulations
Senate Democrats are expected to unveil new proposals Monday aimed at overhauling regulations for banks and other financial institutions. It's been two years since the peak of the financial crisis, and lawmakers have yet to decide how to manage the industry. The new measures would give the Federal Reserve new power to examine the very largest banks.
Mon, 15 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

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

Unemployment Rate Doubles For Older Women
The number of long-term unemployed women ages 45 to 64 has more than doubled in the past year. As many as 900,000 women in this age group have been without work for at least six months.
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Report Offers Bad News For The News Business
The latest Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism State of the News Media report offers more bleak data and forecasts for the news business.
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:05:00 -0400