The novel is not dead. Nor is any other kind of book. Self-publishing technology has empowered wanna-be writers — no matter how strange their pitch. Cash Peters checks out the DIY crowd at a book expo in LA.

NBC says the high ratings from the Beijing Olympics are proof that there's hope for TV networks. But will the success carry over once the games are over? Marketplace's Jeff Tyler has more.

It's Elvis week in Memphis, and The King still manages to have a royal presence by pulling million of profits for the city every year. But with a younger generation taking over, how long can he cash in? Rico Gagliano reports.

Coney Island is famous for its kitsch charm, but a looming redevelopment plan hoping to bring in hotels other mainstream commerce is threatening to change the amusement park for good. Jill Barshay reports.

Legend has it that politicians interviewed on The Colbert Report see a significant bump in fundraising after they appear on the show. Rico Gagliano did a little research and found the numbers backed up the theory.

Game enthusiasts are excited about chip company AMD's latest graphics card. And while the technology promises to thrill the eyes, the price tag is similarly mind-blowing. Mitchell Hartman reports.

Recession is hurting profits across the board in the casino industry, with a particularly bad effect on fly-in markets. Rico Gagliano reports these days, gamblers aren't as much about flying into big gaming destinations.

Powwows used to be local get-togethers. But as Native Americans' casino businesses have grown, prizes for the best powwow dancers have grown, too. The money has created a class of powwow professionals. Sonya Geis reports.

Twenty percent of TV viewers are tuning in exclusively on their computers, leaving networks and advertisers scrambling to find a way to capture the evolving market. Steve Henn reports.