13 posts and columns on Ohio

Anonymous Fails, Once Again, to Make Its Point

in News on January 20 at 1:58 pm PT

Big as they were, the attacks carried out in revenge for the Megaupload arrests accomplished nothing significant.
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Ohio, Wisconsin Mull Google Antitrust Outreach Programs

in News on March 24, 2011 at 11:40 am PT

Google might want to consider hiring a state-level equivalent to that “Federal Policy Outreach Manager.” The company could soon face antitrust probes in both Ohio and Wisconsin. A spokesperson for Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine tells Bloomberg that the AG’s office is “evaluating the facts” to determine if the search sovereign’s business practices merit a formal review. In Wisconsin, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is said to be mulling an investigation into Google’s proposed acquisition of flight information software company ITA, a deal that’s already drawn the scrutiny of the Department of Justice.

Viral Video: Bedbugs Get Taiwanesed (And It's the Weirdest Ever)

in News on January 10, 2011 at 4:12 am PT

It is saying a lot about this video that the CGI wizards at Next Media Animation have produced a doozy. It’s based on a report by Forbes.com, which asked the two largest pest exterminators, Orkin and Terminix, in the U.S. to pick the cities with the worst infestations of bedbugs.

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House Committee Asks Professor to Censor Facebook Remarks

in News on December 3, 2010 at 12:00 am PT

In an unusual move, the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection asked a Columbia University Law School professor to censor his remarks in a hearing about online privacy legislation. “We as members of Congress are never inclined to censor testimony in open congressional hearings,” Rep. Zachary Space, an Ohio Democrat, said when introducing the professor, Eben Moglen. “But Congress tries to foster highest level of decorum. I would ask you to avoid personal attacks against any companies or company employees.”

ATD Welcomes Ina Fried as Our New Mobile Reporter

in News on October 19, 2010 at 5:59 pm PT

Here at All Things Digital, we’ve always prided ourselves on our journalism efforts, while also fully embracing the fast-paced new world of blogging. So, we could not be more thrilled to announce the hiring of Ina Fried as a new reporter and blogger, covering the critically important mobile beat. Make no mistake: Mobile is a beat that reaches across companies and is at the dead center of Web 3.0. Ina is one of several new journalists we will be announcing over the next week, part of an expansion of the ATD universe.

ATD Welcomes Ina Fried as Our New Mobile Reporter

in Mobile on October 19, 2010 at 5:59 pm PT

Here at All Things Digital, we’ve always prided ourselves on our journalism efforts, while also fully embracing the fast-paced new world of blogging. So, we could not be more thrilled to announce the hiring of Ina Fried as a new reporter and blogger, covering the critically important mobile beat. Make no mistake: Mobile is a beat that reaches across companies and is at the dead center of Web 3.0. Ina is one of several new journalists we will be announcing over the next week, part of an expansion of the ATD universe.

Viral Video: Howard Dean Scream, in GOP Redux

in News on September 10, 2010 at 8:36 am PT

Here’s one very kooky political performance, by a Republican nominee for Stark County, Ohio, treasurer named Phil Davison. Davison did not win, but he does manage to finally top former Democratic presidential candidate and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean in the intensely crazy and deeply awkward speech department.

Viral Video: John Mayer Channels LeBron James

in News on July 12, 2010 at 12:15 am PT

Oh, that scamp John Mayer is such a jokester. Here’s a video the singer did in the wake of all the controversy around the basketball star choosing Miami to play for and leaving behind a dejected and angry Cleveland. Big surprise, given his promiscuous reputation: Mayer will play for everyone.

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For State, Local Office Seekers, Web Ads Present Potential Pitfalls

in News on August 3, 2009 at 8:06 am PT

An online twist in a hotly contested race for mayor of St. Petersburg, Fla., could signal trouble for local politicians advertising on popular Web sites like Google, Facebook and Twitter.

Premier Continues Proud Tradition of Diebold E-Voting Screw-Ups

in News on August 22, 2008 at 4:58 pm PT

So the hundreds of votes that were dropped in Ohio’s March primary elections? The ones that Premier Election Solutions, formerly called Diebold Election Systems, insisted were caused by faulty antivirus software and not a critical source code error? They were caused by a source code error.

A Vote of No Confidence

in News, December 17, 2007 at 11:00 am PT

Punch-Card System Isn't Looking Half Bad Now, Is It?

in News, December 17, 2007 at 12:01 am PT

Punch-Card System Isn’t Looking Half Bad Now, Is It?

in News, December 17, 2007 at 12:01 am PT