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Dave Copeland


Dave Copeland is a tech reporter whose work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and ReadWrite. He teaches journalism at Bridgewater State University.

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Bargaining update by update

Labor unions are using Twitter and Facebook to communicate. The implications may be surprising.

On Oct 11, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Make gambling legal say advocates

Online poker advocates say gaming could generate cash and argue for making online gaming legal.

On Oct 10, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Drug war videos criticized

The YouTube videos that the Mexican government produced to smooth over public perception of the drug wars are fallling flat.

On Oct 10, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Like his status—or else

Maybe this is why Facebook doesn't have a "dislike" button.

On Oct 10, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Netflix kills Qwikster

Netflix officially killed the idea that laid the rotten egg.

On Oct 10, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Syrian protesters and supporters face off on social media

When a United Nations resolution condemning the Syrian goverment was vetoed, all took to Twitter—again— to vent.

On Oct 10, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Diagnosing the push for more social media in heath care

Even in light of the Standord Hospital medical data breach, two surgeons are pushing for more social media interaction in the health-care industry. 

On Oct 6, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Timeline not in time

Facebook delays its timeline again.

On Oct 6, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Kuwaiti officials arrest Twitter and YouTube users

Kuwaiti offiicials are apparently cracking down on citizens who post views online

On Oct 5, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Tweeting rumors can be dangerous — even illegal

More rumors started on Twitter about Mexican drug cartel arrests create confusion. Will these tweets become illegal?

On Oct 4, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Timeline needs more time

Facebook's new timeline feature is being delayed due to a lawsuit. 

On Oct 3, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Sox rock Twitter

What's the future of the Boston Red Sox and manager Terry Francona? Twitter speculates.

On Sep 30, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Mom’s household complaints on Facebook spill onto the gridiron

Forget Friday Night Lights. One mother's Facebook posts about household chores forces a high-school football team to forfeit three victories. 

On Sep 29, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Narcs vs. narcos: Your complaint is not the weapon

After social network-related killings, Mexico's Department of Defense warns against responding to a flier that requests anoymous tips on criminal activity 

On Sep 29, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Facebook gets political

Most people haven't noticed yet, but while Facebook was rearranging its site, it also set up a Political Action Committee 

On Sep 28, 2011 by Dave Copeland