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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.
Friday, May 09, 2008 12:49:34 GMT (breaking)

Burger King Locked in Dispute with Farm Workers
Burger King is embroiled in a labor dispute with tomato pickers in Florida, and now a Burger King executive has been tied to e-mail spreading misinformation about the workers' cause, says Amy Bennett Williams of the Fort Myers News-Press.
Thu, 08 May 2008 09:41:00 -0400

Auction Gets $11,000 for Tea with Greenspan
A human rights group has been holding a fundraising auction including the prize of tea with former Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan. Bids for the rare opportunity went to $11,000. When Greenspan auctioned himself off last year, the winning bidder paid $45,000.
Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 -0400

'Marketplace' Report: Bush Playing Fuel Favorites?
A dozen governors are charging the White House with catering fuel economy standards to car companies. The governors say the move protects the auto industry from more stringent emissions standards.
Thu, 08 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400

Sprint, Clearwire in WiMax Venture
Two wireless phone companies, Sprint Nextel and Clearwire, have come together to place a huge bet on a wireless technology called WiMax. WiMax would provide full Internet access for cell phones and laptops at speeds much faster than what's available today.
Wed, 07 May 2008 18:26:00 -0400

Scholar Says Botched Law Threatens Patent System
The way judges are appointed to the Board of Patent Appeals almost definitely violates the Constitution, says John Duffy, a professor at George Washington University Law School. Duffy wrote a paper suggesting that the problem could invalidate scores of decisions.
Wed, 07 May 2008 11:38:00 -0400

Costs Up, So Dry Cleaners Want Their Hangers Back
Wire hangers have become more expensive since the government set import tariffs on cheaper hangers from China. Dry cleaning operators nationwide are asking customers to return their hangers to help keep costs down.
Thu, 08 May 2008 00:01:00 -0400

Another Hollywood Strike?
Screen Actors Guild negotiations have stalled, which could mean another Hollywood strike. Los Angeles Times reporter Richard Verrier tells Madeleine Brand what it might take to get the parties back to the bargaining table.
Thu, 08 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400

Insurers Eye Savings from Treatment Overseas
Uninsured Americans are flying to Thailand for cheap surgery. But reporter Avery Comarow says U.S.-based insurance companies are studying the safety of sending patients to foreign countries for cheap major surgery.
Thu, 08 May 2008 09:27:00 -0400

Restaurant Grease Becoming Hot Target for Thieves
With demand for biodiesel on the rise, the market value of fry grease that can be used to make it has tripled in recent years. "Grease bandits" are stealing used fry grease from restaurants and rendering plants, reports Ben Arnoldy of the The Christian Science Monitor.
Wed, 07 May 2008 08:23:00 -0400

Laptop Makers to Raise Prices
During the past decade, HP and Dell have kept laptop prices low by forcing their Taiwanese manufacturers to absorb rising costs. But on Thursday, the Financial Times quotes the head of one of the Taiwanese companies saying "we'll be raising prices for the first time."
Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 -0400

EarthLink Dropping Philadelphia's Wireless Network
EarthLink is threatening to turn off Philadelphia's municipal wireless network if the parties can't agree to a takeover plan. The city's wireless network was supposed to be a model for cities around the country and an example of how to bridge the digital divide. But the network has been plagued by delays and spotty service.
Thu, 08 May 2008 10:09:00 -0400

British Thieves Target Church Rooves
The increase in world commodity prices has sparked an unusual crime wave in England. Thieves have been stealing the lead used as roofing material on the country's older churches.
Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400

Why to Avoid the Middle Seat
Keep your hand away from that seat pocket, lest you want to make some unpleasant discoveries, says reporter Scott McCartney.
Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400

When Will Gas Hit $7 a Gallon
A new Goldman Sachs report says oil prices will soon spike to $150 a barrel. The company has successfully predicted past price increases. Wall Street Journal's Neil King discusses why this report is likely accurate.
Thu, 08 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400

'Marketplace' Report: Food Stamps
High food prices are stressing the Food Stamp program. Nearly one in 10 Americans are expected to use food stamps next year. That's 28 million people — the highest ever enrolled in the program.
Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400