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, February 09, 2010 03:08:39 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, February 09, 2010 03:08:39 GMT (breaking)

Looking For Answers In Japan's Toyota City
The ground zero of Toyota's meltdown, a modern glass and steel building, can be found in this quiet city of 420,000. The city was already hit hard by the recession, and the spate of other problems in recent days has only added to the auto manufacturer's woes. Old-timers at Toyota say one reason for the company's current difficulties can be found in the Toyota Way, a philosophy that underpins and unites the entire company.
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0500

Businesses Reluctant To Hire New Workers
The economy looks better this year than it did in 2009 but despite positive economic reports, businesses remain reluctant to hire and financial markets are still jittery. David Wessel of <em>The Wall Street Journal</em> tells Renee Montagne that the economy isn't growing fast enough to create enough businesses that need new workers.
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 -0500

CIT Group Names Ex-Merrill CEO Thain As Chairman
CIT Group has chosen former Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain to lead the company as chairman and CEO as the commercial lender continues to restructure its business following a brief stay in bankruptcy protection last year. Thain served as chairman and CEO of Merrill Lynch until its sale to Bank of America was completed in January 2009.
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 -0500

Toyota Only Part Of Japan's Economic Woes
Toyota's problems are just a blip compared to the more systemic issues Japan's economy faces &mdash; that's what economist Robert Madsen argues. He joins host Guy Raz for a conversation about Japan's troubled economy.
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:00:00 -0500

Radiation Leak Threatens Future Of Vermont's Nuclear Power
Radiation leaks at Vermont's only nuclear power plant have put the facility's future on the line. Vermont is the only state that gives the legislature the right to vote on whether a nuclear power plant can extend its operating license. The Vermont Yankee plant wants permission to run for another 20 years, but the leaks, and disclosures that plant officials misled the state about underground pipes, have some officials calling for a shut-down. Vermont Public Radio's John Dillon reports.
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0500

Hasbro Plans 75th Anniversary Edition Of Monopoly
Since the game was invented during the Great Depression, its makers have put out variations: from Sponge Bob Square Pants Monopoly to iPhone Monopoly. One big change this year, the board will be round instead of square. There will be no paper money, and instead, funds will be stored electronically.
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 -0500

Polishing Toyota's Tarnished Image May Take Time
It can be tough to win back buyers once they've had a bad car experience. Analysts have been recommending Toyota move quickly, while its competitors are taking advantage of the company's missteps and trying to steal customers.
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Toyota Preparing To Announce Prius Fix Next Week
The company could announce a full-fledged safety recall or simply ask owners to bring their vehicles in for repairs, since the brakes aren't failing completely.
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:44:00 -0500

Dealers Work Overtime On Toyota Recalls
Toyota dealerships are making their way through a backlog of customers' cars during the massive recall involving the gas pedals on millions of cars. Toyota has said it is working on plans to resolve another possible safety problem &mdash; this one involving the anti-lock brakes on the Prius hybrid. So far, Toyota has not announced a recall on the Prius.
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 -0500

Small Relief In Job Numbers
The January jobs report showed the economy losing 20,000 jobs, but there was some good news. The unemployment rate actually declined last month. Monthly job losses have declined sharply from a year ago, but employers are still very reluctant to hire additional workers.
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0500