Melissa Kaplan

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Vuvuzela 2010: Plastic horn industry explodes in China

Jun 22, 2010
For a literal answer to, "Where is that noise coming from?" This one's no surprise: It's China. Reports say 90 percent of the vuvuzela horns being...

A pack of cigarettes in New York City now costs $11

Jun 22, 2010
Where there's smoke, there's taxes -- especially for New Yorkers. In an emergency budget move officials say will generate $440 million in revenue,...

Vuvuzela makes baseball debut to players' chagrin

Jun 21, 2010
Looks like the vuvuzela isn't set for world domination after all. The notorious World Cup horn made a weekend baseball cameo at a game between the...

Grill baby, grill! BP CEO Hayward apologies, explains leak to Congress

Jun 17, 2010
BP CEO Tony Hayward is facing the music and looking somber at his congressional hearing explaining the how's, why's and what's of BP's massive oil...

Disney lets female workers lose the pantyhose

Jun 17, 2010
Disney has been infamous for adhering to the same conservative dress code established in the 1950's, but it seems the Mouse has finally loosened...

Goldman Sachs looking out for bedbugs

Jun 17, 2010
Just another issue itching at Goldman Sachs: ABC News reports employees at Goldman's Jersey City, N.J., office tower have had to make way for...

Toys 'R Us says: Think Christmas now!

Jun 16, 2010
Nothing like the beginning of summer to start thinking about the winter holidays. Toys 'R Us is kicking off a program that'll let consumers save...

E3 2010: Microsoft, Sony show off Wii competitors

Jun 15, 2010
Bitmob editor and cofounder Dan "Shoe" Hsu stopped by to talk to us about the E3 video game conference. Here's his coverage of the new motion...

World Cup: Noise filter could help cancel out vuvuzela sound

Jun 15, 2010
The buzz created by critics wanting to ban the vuvuzela from the World Cup has been almost as loud the 130-decibel din that's been deafening fans ...

Annie leaves print to become full-time digital orphan

Jun 14, 2010
After 85 years, Annie's taking her hard-knock life out of the newspaper game. Tribune Media Services, which owns the comic, is pulling the plug on...