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.
Thursday, May 15, 2008 18:26:15 GMT (breaking)

On Reality TV, Less Sleep Means More Drama
Research shows that sleep deprivation makes people emotionally volatile and temperamental — a fact that hasn't escaped the notice of some reality TV producers, who deny contestants sleep in an effort to kick up televised drama.
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:49:00 -0400

Most Fattening Profession: Finance
A new survey from the online jobs site CareerBuilder.com shows that 45 percent of workers have gained weight at their current jobs. About one-quarter of the workers surveyed reported gaining more than 10 pounds; 12 percent gained more than 20. The most fattening profession seems to be finance.
Wed, 14 May 2008 11:39:00 -0400

Earthlink to End Philadelphia WiFi Network
Earthlink notified Philadelphia subscribers that it will dismantle its WiFi network in the city on June 12. Negotiations to transfer the network to another operator broke down. Earthlink is giving subscribers 30 days to find other paths to the Internet.
Tue, 13 May 2008 16:00:00 -0400

Study: Number of Wireless-Only U.S. Homes Grows
More Americans are cancelling their landlines and using only wireless phones, according to a new study from the National Center for Health Statistics. In the last half of 2007, the number of homes without landlines — 16 percent — had more than doubled from the same period in 2004.
Wed, 14 May 2008 11:45:00 -0400

Scott McCartney on Air Travelers' Turbulent Times
Air travel keeps getting more confusing, frustrating and expensive, says columnist Scott McCartney. McCartney, who's covered the industry for 12 years at <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>, writes the paper's "Middle Seat" column.
Thu, 15 May 2008 14:26:00 -0400

Higher Prices Mean Slimmer Profits for Gas Stations
Everyone is paying more for gas, but not everyone in the gasoline business is making money off of soaring prices. Because of credit card fees, which are based on a percentage of each sale, higher gas prices translate into lower profits for gas station owners.
Thu, 15 May 2008 00:14:00 -0400

New York Cabbie Fined for Cursing
The days when New York cabbies could curse each other are over. They can still honk, but they cannot &mdash; as one taxi driver recently did &mdash; unleash a string of profanities on another driver for honking. The loud-mouthed driver was accused of assault &mdash; and suspended and fined $1,000 by the taxi commission.
Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:00 -0400

'Marketplace' Report: GE May Quit Household Business
The company could sell the unit that makes refrigerators and washers, ending more than a century in an industry that helped make GE a household name. Nancy Marshall Genzer says the move comes because appliance sales don't meet GE's goal of 10 percent annual profit growth.
Thu, 15 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400

Peter Mehlman's Greatest Travel Fear
High gas prices, over-scheduled airlines, and a dollar dropping in value overseas are causing a lot of folks to worry about where they'll vacation this year. But all that seems benign to our contributor Peter Mehlman. The former <em>Seinfeld</em> writer is worrying about something else much larger.
Thu, 15 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400

Brisk Scooter Sales Tied to High Gas Prices
Scooter dealers across the country are reporting brisk sales, especially of models that get 75 to 100 mpg. A dealer in California says 95 percent of people who come in mention high gasoline prices, and a dealer in South Dakota says even people who don't fit the biker mode are buying.
Thu, 15 May 2008 10:59:00 -0400

Investor Icahn Urges Yahoo-Microsoft Merger
After Microsoft withdrew its bid for Yahoo, it's been reported that billionaire Carl Icahn bought 50 million shares of Yahoo. Apparently, he wants to see the two companies merge, and he has even launched a proxy contest to get rid of Yahoo's entire board of directors.
Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:00 -0400

Lexus Flies McCartney's Hybrid to England
Paul McCartney got a new hybrid car, but the environmental value was canceled out before he could even start it. Lexus gave him the vehicle, worth $158,000, but instead of sending it by ship, the company had it flown from Japan to England.
Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:00 -0400

Restaurants Get Creative to Fight Prices
Chefs are combating higher food costs with smaller plates, cheaper ingredients and smaller portions. But they're not dropping menu prices.
Thu, 15 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400

Delphi Chief: Skills Key to U.S. Factory Turnaround
The economy shed 326,000 factory jobs in the past 12 months. Steve Miller, executive chairman of giant auto parts maker Delphi Corp., says improving worker skills is key to turning around the embattled U.S. manufacturing sector.
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:01:00 -0400

Judge OKs Shareholder Suit Against Countrywide
A federal judge has ruled that executives from Countrywide, one of the nation's biggest mortgage lenders, will have to face a lawsuit from angry shareholders like the Arkansas Teacher Retirement Fund that have lost fortunes since the housing market meltdown.
Thu, 15 May 2008 10:50:00 -0400