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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, August 28, 2008 06:47:55 GMT (breaking)

Barbie's Maker Wins $100 M In Bratz Lawsuit
A federal jury awarded $100 million to Mattel, maker of Barbie dolls, after a long-running legal battle with a smaller toy company, MGA, that sells Barbie's competitor. Mattel says the Bratz dolls' designer conceived the idea while on Mattel's payroll, meaning Bratz and their earnings should belong to Mattel. Mattel had sought nearly $2 billion.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:51:00 -0400

Tale Of The TiVo: MSNBC, Fox News Worlds Apart
A look at one key hour of cable news coverage of the Democratic convention Monday night reveals less shouting from liberal-leaning MSNBC's Keith Olbermann and company, who soft-pedaled conflict among Democrats. Over at Fox News, Bill O'Reilly remained a full-force conservative <em>Factor.</em>
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:18:00 -0400

'One Laptop' Falls Short Of Education Goals
One Laptop Per Child was an ambitious promise to children in the third world. The project has had trouble with its leadership, finances and competitors. Instead of the legacy of education for third-world children, the One Laptop Per Child program has spurred an industry in low-cost laptops for consumers.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:48:00 -0400

Airlines Tweak Rules For Frequent-Flier Miles
Airlines are making changes to their frequent-flier programs, introducing new fees and making it harder to get free tickets. Tim Winship, publisher of frequentflier.com, offers a strategy: Book that award ticket before the price goes up.
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:19:00 -0400

Wal-Mart Pares Costs By Selling Local Produce
The retail giant defines produce grown in the same state as "locally grown." But advocates of locally grown food say only produce with short traveling times deserve the label.
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:41:00 -0400

A Battle To Be The Biggest Stadium
For decades, University of Michigan's football stadium, known as "The Big House," has had the largest capacity of any venue in the country. An accessibility lawsuit is reducing its capacity, leaving the title to Penn State's Beaver Stadium. So Michigan is spending $226 million on improvements to include more seats.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400

Just Who Is Michelle Obama?
The keynote address for the opening night of the Democratic National Convention will come from a woman who might become the country's next first lady, Michelle Obama.
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:33:00 -0400

Computer With Bank Customers' Info Sold On eBay
A British man bought a computer on eBay for $65, and when he turned it on, he found the names, addresses, credit card numbers, account numbers, mother's maiden names, even signatures for a million customers of big financial institutions.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0400

'Marketplace' Report: Numbers To Play With
The poverty rate is holding steady and the number of uninsured has dropped, according to the Census Bureau's annual snapshot of American economic well-being. The data does not take into account the consequences of the economic downturn that began late last year, however.
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400

Poverty Rate Reflects Stalled Economy, Experts Say
The U.S. Census Bureau reports real median household income rose slightly last year, and the official poverty rate stayed roughly the same as in the previous survey. The share of people without health insurance dropped slightly, as well. Some budget experts say the numbers demonstrate that the economy has stopped expanding.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:51:00 -0400

The McEnroe Rule: Less Punditry Is More
Sportscaster John McEnroe, who as a tennis champ was known for his temper tantrums, has declared that in covering a great match, sometimes the key is to withhold comment till things play out. If only his brethren in the cable news world followed suit more often in covering politics.
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:34:00 -0400

'Marketplace' Report: Broke Banks
The number of shaky U.S. banks is at the highest level in about five years and bank profits plunged by 86 percent in the second quarter according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Madeleine Brand talks to Marketplace's Bob Moon about how to keep your money safe.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400

Why Auto Lenders Want To Call It Quits
Many auto lenders are pulling back incentives to lease vehicles. Consumers don't want to lease trucks and SUVs anymore and the credit crunch isn't helping. Avoiding leasing is actually a good thing, says our personal finance expert.
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400

Mortgage Fraud Jumps 42 Percent, Report Says
As banks tighten lending standards, making home loans harder to come by, a new study shows mortgage fraud is increasing. The Mortgage Asset Research Institute says the number of reported fraud cases jumped 42 percent for loans issued in the first quarter of this year.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:04:00 -0400

Appeals Court OKs Oil Firms' Billion-Dollar Award
A federal appeals court has affirmed a ruling awarding oil companies a billion dollars for breach of contract. The case involves leases off the California coast that were sold to the oil firms a quarter of a century ago.
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0400

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