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Lisa Napoli

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Gaga for Google again

Apr 21, 2006
The search engine's earnings jumped nearly 80% in the first quarter, beating analysts' expectations. Lisa Napoli reports.

Following the counterfeit profit chain

Apr 19, 2006
Author Tim Phillips tells host Lisa Napoli that organized criminal gangs are behind much of the world's product piracy.

AMA: Insurance consolidation = higher premiums

Apr 18, 2006
A new study from the American Medical Association finds that consolidation in the health insurance industry has led to higher premiums for consumers. Lisa Napoli reports.

A video game you can't refuse?

Mar 21, 2006
Electronic Arts rolls out its new, $20-million Godfather video game. Lisa Napoli tells us whether it sleeps with the fishes or not.

Making a donation for you

Mar 20, 2006
Hal Hinkle traded Wall Street for Planet Earth. The self-styled environmentalist wants you to read six e-mails he's written about global warming. In return, he'll donate $100 in your name to one of three eco-themed charities. Lisa Napoli reports.

What's on the Tube?

Mar 10, 2006
Lisa Napoli looks at the ramifications of the deal between the Tube Music Network and Tribune Broadcasting Corp. to offer digital multicasts to more than 14 million households by summer.

Cell phone versus radio

Mar 9, 2006
A new report indicates commuters spend more time using their cell phones than they do listening to the radio. Lisa Napoli reports.

And the 'Brandy' goes <nobr>to . . .</nobr>

Mar 3, 2006
You've heard of the Oscars, of course. But what about the "Brandies"? These Hollywood trophies go to the company with the most product placement in movies. Lisa Napoli explains.

China.net

Mar 1, 2006
The Chinese government launches an alternative to the US-dominated Internet today. Lisa Napoli reports that other countries may follow suit.

Blackberry ruling

Feb 24, 2006
Today is D-Day in the lawsuit over whether the makers of the Blackberry PDA are illegally using patented technology to drive their devices. Lisa Napoli has more.