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Ann Thompson

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With more than 20 years of journalism experience in the Greater Cincinnati market, Ann Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her reporting. She has reported for WKRC, WCKY, WHIO-TV, Metro Networks and CBS/ABC Radio. Her work has been recognized by the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2011 A-P named her “Best Reporter” for large market radio in Ohio. She has won awards from the Association of Women in Communications and the Alliance for Women in Media. Ann reports regularly on science and technology in Focus on Technology.


She has reported from Japan and South Korea, Germany and Belgium as part of fellowships from the East-West Center and RIAS.



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casino
4:39 pm
Fri March 1, 2013

Security and surveillance fixes needed before casino can open

Credit Sarah Ramsey WVXU
The Horseshoe Casino is scheduled to open Monday evening at 8:30.
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Over the weekend the Ohio Casino Control Commission is expected to give the go ahead to operate to Cincinnati's Horseshoe Casino. Wednesday's soft opening uncovered a few problems that Commission Director of Enforcement Karen Huey said need fixing.

"Some of the areas that we wanted to talk to them about were in security and surveillance. Again, it might be hardware fixes. These are things that they can definitely adjust.

Huey says she has already looked over the proposed changes from General Manager Kevin Klein.

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Focus on Technology
5:31 am
Fri March 1, 2013

Preventing classified data from being compromised

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The hacker has to only find one hole. The defense has to cover all holes.
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A team of UC students update Drs. Richard Harknett and Mark Stockman on their project.
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The Pentagon is increasing its cybersecurity force fivefold after a series of hacking incidents that  have originated in China and other places. In recent months U.S. businesses and newspapers have also been compromised.  Suspects include organized rings and teenage hackers from Russia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Increasingly the U.S. government and businesses are taking steps to better protect themselves. Ann Thompson reports in Focus on Technology.



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Cincinnati Casino
4:00 am
Tue February 26, 2013

Horseshoe Casino's plan to keep out cheats and other troublemakers

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The camera, in the top left corner of this picture, is one of hundreds in and around the Horseshoe Casino.
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You may not realize it but if you go to the new Horseshoe Casino or even walk past it, chances are you will be watched on camera. The casino security staff, state agents and Cincinnati Police officers are partnering to try to keep the Horseshoe safe and prevent theft.

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voter fraud
6:04 pm
Fri February 22, 2013

Prosecutor now has six double voter cases

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Republican Board Member Alex Triantafilou and Democratic Chair Tim Burke disagree on whether any more cases of possible voter fraud will be sent to the prosecutor
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Information about six people accused of voting more than once this past presidential election in Hamilton County is now in the hands of the Prosecutor's Office.


The only case where two votes were actually counted involves poll worker Melowese Richardson who told Channel 9 in an earlier interview she voted absentee and then in person.

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Focus on Technology
5:31 am
Fri February 22, 2013

Early detection of pancreatic cancer may come from this magnet

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This 850 mhz magnet, one of the most powerful in the world, is housed at Miami University.
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Professor Michael Kennedy and his students, are looking for better ways to diagnose pancreatic cancer earlier.
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from left, Tafadzwa Chihaga and Joe Nowatzke work in a Miami University wet lab.
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The NMR 850 mhz is in full use in the basement of Hughes Laboratories at Miami University. The most recent experiment using this powerful magnet, one of the strongest in the world, aims to discover signs of pancreatic cancer earlier. Ann Thompson reports in "Focus on Technology."


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