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.
Saturday, July 31, 2010 05:14:38 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.
Saturday, July 31, 2010 05:14:38 GMT (breaking)

Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Risk
Calcium supplements are widely prescribed, particularly among women over 50, as a way to reduce fractures and increase bone density. But a new study suggests those pills carry some potential risks for your heart.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:23:00 -0400

Disney Sells Miramax
Miramax will no longer be part of Disney's entertainment empire. The Walt Disney Co. said it has sold the film studio -- famous for offbeat hits like <em>Pulp Fiction</em> -- to an investment company partly run by a construction magnate.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0400

Chrysler To Add Jobs, Save Michigan Factory
Chrysler Group LLC said Friday that it will add nearly 900 jobs at a factory in suburban Detroit and spare it from a planned closure. The decision is a show of optimism that consumers will embrace the company's refurbished midsize sedans.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:54:00 -0400

Optimism Revs Up At GM, Chrysler Plants
President Obama visits GM and Chrysler auto plants in Detroit on Friday to call attention to the successes -- so far -- of the bailed-out companies. A White House report says the industry has added 55,000 jobs, GM will stay open during its usual two-week summer shutdown and Chrysler added another production shift.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:15:00 -0400

Disney Sells Miramax For $660M
<em>The New York Times</em> and <em>Los Angeles Times</em> report that Disney signed the agreement late Thursday with Filmyard Holding. The investor group is led by construction magnate Ronald Tutor.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:43:00 -0400

SEC Accuses Billionaire Brothers Of Fraud
The SEC has sued two Texas billionaire brothers known for their support of conservatives, claiming they misled investors to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:00 -0400

New BP CEO: Some Efforts To Be Scaled Back
The changes do not signify a lessening of the oil giant's commitment to clean up the oil spill, but do signify that some areas don't need a continuing effort, incoming executive Bob Dudley said Friday.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:42:00 -0400

Why Same Hotel Rooms Generate Different Tax Bills
How you make your reservation -- through an online travel company or directly with the hotel -- could determine how much a city is able to collect.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:01:00 -0400

Cities, Websites And Hotels At Odds Over Taxes
Online travel companies such as Orbitz and Expedia don't believe they need to collect taxes on the full amount they charge for hotel rooms. This has led to a big lobbying fight in Congress and dozens of lawsuits nationwide.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:30:00 -0400

High-Tech 'Band-Aids' Call Doctors
A new generation of wireless medical sensors mounted on an adhesive strip can call a doctor and transmit key data when they detect a problem. But federal regulators, who want to make sure the technology is safe, have yet to iron out regulations for these devices.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:52:00 -0400