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Lisa Napoli

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Web site makes you the charity

Jul 31, 2009
Helping friends or family members financially can be embarrassing for those on the receiving end. But a new Web site called "Giving Anonymously," is helping people give to those in need without the awkward face-to-face exchange. Lisa Napoli reports.

Job fairs: all work and no pay?

Jun 5, 2009
There may be job fairs popping up in every major city, but many are offering only internships or volunteer positions and few paid jobs. However, working for free now could put you ahead down the line. Lisa Napoli reports from UCLA.

New law forces some pools to pull plug

May 22, 2009
The Memorial Day weekend is when many public swimming pools open up for the unofficial start of summer. But several pools may remain closed for part of the season due to a new law. Lisa Napoli reports.

Working for free profits the soul

Apr 23, 2009
Just because you don't have a paying job right now doesn't mean you have to stop working. Nonprofits are being currently flooded with volunteers, many of them professionals with long resumes. Lisa Napoli reports this can also be a good career strategy.

Hello, Bhutan? It's capitalism calling

Sep 17, 2008
The tiny Asian kingdom of Bhutan has had cell phones for just a few years, and a choice of providers for only a few months. Now its people are experiencing what happens when a company competes for their business. Lisa Napoli reports.

Laptop prices expected to rise too

May 8, 2008
While it seems the price of everything is rising, electronics -- computers in particular -- are getting more powerful and cheaper at the same time. But Lisa Napoli reports that's about to end.

WiMax promise: Online all the time

May 7, 2008
Sprint and a company called Clearwire today announced a $14.5 billion deal to establish a wireless network that would make it possible for you to be online almost anywhere. A slew of companies are involved, including Google. Lisa Napoli reports.

Pepsi and the bottled water activists

May 7, 2008
PepsiCo shareholders have their annual meeting today. Pepsi announced this week it would reduce plastic packaging. But some shareholders are also concerned about the plastic Pepsi uses for bottled water. Lisa Napoli reports

AP, newspapers fit print into iPhone

May 5, 2008
The Associated Press and 100 of its member newspapers have launched a service that will allow you better access to local news on the go. Lisa Napoli explains.

What's next for Yahoo?

May 5, 2008
This weekend Microsoft raised its offer to buy Yahoo, but Yahoo turned it down. Was that a miscalculation on Yahoo's part? There's already one shareholder lawsuit against Yahoo. What's next? Lisa Napoli reports.