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Election debacle: How could technology help?

Can technology ensure the recent ballot fiasco doesn't happen again? Share your thoughts on how technology could help by joining our discussion.While last week’s election debacle left the country wondering who won, I couldn’t shake another, and in my mind, more important question: Why are we filling in circles and...

Tags: Loraine Lawson, e-voting, election debacle

Technical articles 2000-11-13

Additional Resources

Internet Commerce Enabler Makes Election Results Available on the Web

Elections are an important aspect of life for the citizens of Rome. With well over three million voters, 30 political parties, and 3,800 polling sites, Rome's biggest fiesta is the election of the Mayor. Roman government compliance laws set strict guidelines for election procedures. Upon receiving permission, Rome had one...

Tags: Web, Election, Unisys Corp., Internet Commerce, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing

Case studies

Presidential Election 2008 (gadget)

Vista gadget that will keep you up to date with all the news regarding the US Presidential Election 2008. Presidential Election 2008 is a gadget that will show on your desktop or Vista Sidebar the latest news concerning the US Presidential Election 2008. This version is the first release on...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Gadget, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software

Software downloads 2007-12-13

Pointshot Wireless and Bell Canada Enable Mobile Connectivity During Recent Federal Election

PointShot Wireless provides mobile wireless solutions that enable people to work, communicate and be entertained, regardless of location or method of transportation. PointShot Wireless recently provided Bell Canada with an innovative solution for election campaigns. During the last federal election campaign, the PointShot Wireless MotionPoint product was deployed onboard three...

Tags: Mobile, Bell Canada, PointShot Wireless, Transportation, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Case studies

Google to unveil election mashup

Correct link to the photo galleryGoogle's election mashuphttp://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-1035_11-34957.html

Tags: google, Google Inc., maps, mashup, networking, news, software, Sonja Thompson

Discussion threads 2006-10-23

Global election - Seven Wonders

"New 7 Wonders" conducted a global election to elect 7 new wonders of the world. It is reported that 100 million votes were cast. Repeat voting was possible.The winners are:Chichén Itzá, MexicoChrist Redeemer, Brazil The Great Wall, China Machu Picchu, PeruPetra, Jordan The Roman Colloseum, Italy The Taj Mahal, IndiaLink:...

Tags: onbliss

Discussion threads 2007-07-07

Design and Analysis of a Leader Election Algorithm for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks

Leader election is a very important problem, not only in wired networks, but in mobile, ad hoc networks as well. Existing solutions to leader election do not handle frequent topology changes and dynamic nature of mobile networks. This paper presents a leader election algorithm that is highly adaptive to arbitrary...

Tags: Algorithm, Mobile, Network, Leader, Analysis, Leader Election, Engineering, Leadership, Advertising & Promotion, Management, Marketing

White papers

Is this legal to do in an election....

I found a link at this website isvoting.com that offers election pre-registration...how could this be possible and is this even legal.Are there any official government sites that offer authorised registration for our military abroad for example. thanks for the replySure it's legalI couldn't find any link to pre-registration...

Tags: ballot, ideagirl26@...

Discussion threads 2007-02-28

E-voting glitches disrupt election day

Concerns surface surrounding e-voting machinesProblems blamed on human error or computer malfunctions caused some precincts to resort temporarily to paper ballots in Tuesday's closely watched election.See the photo gallery: E-voting in the midte

Tags: news, networking, security, feedback, e-voting, Sonja Thompson, ballot, paper ballot

Discussion threads 2006-11-08

Pelosi and her choice for leadership roles

Ok, the Democrats won the election and I have no issue with this. With the winning of this election come certain perks. Leadership roles. Nancy Pelosi has been chosen as the leader of the house, and is now filling various leadership positions.

Tags: droolin, leadership, Lott

Discussion threads 2006-11-16

Is this legal to do in an election....

I found a link at this website www.isvoting.com that offers election pre-registration...how could this be possible and is this even legal.Are there any official government sites that offer authorised registration for our military or americans or canadians outside of north america for example. thanks for the replyDidn't you already post...

Tags: ideagirl26@...

Discussion threads 2007-03-03

US Election Spending Tops 1 Billion

Where your taxes are going!!Is it a case of the more you spend the better chance you have of being Elected!WASHINGTON AP - Spending by presidential and congressional candidates and the national party committees that support them already tops $1 billion for the 2004 election cycle, with more than two...

Tags: Black Panther

Discussion threads 2004-10-22

Will Bush delay the election date for Homeland Security interests?

Has anyone heard there are rumours of massive terrorist acts this election? If so, and the election is actually forestalled, how will they get a date that can be fair and inclusive for voters and yet keep the Terrorists from acting on that day?For what reasons should we delay or...

Tags: admin@..., FUD, homeland security, off-topic

Discussion threads 2004-10-28

Lessons and Trends in E-Voting: Initiatives in the US and Abroad

America is not the only nation developing and using new voting technologies. Around the world, many nations are moving toward more advanced electronic voting systems. The goal of these reforms or voting techniques varies from nation to nation. Some nations are attempting to increase turnout in elections, others seek to...

Tags: Nation, Goal, E-voting, Productivity, Government

White papers 2005-09-01

Geek Trivia: Federal funning

WOOHOO !!!I can't get enough Geek Trivia !!! I even like the repeats !!!Thanx Jay...good threadlove geek trivia. Let's get some interesting comments in here, like:What year was the UNIVAC invented?What election year was it intoduced?What was the reaction from the media when it was first use for "predicing the...

Tags: Univac

Discussion threads 2004-10-27

Gore wants TV to welcome more users Net-style

I suppose he'll say he invented television too!"Gore, who lost the 2000 U.S. presidential election to George W. Bush, framed his argument around the need for citizens to rejoin the democratic process and to be given the ability to challenge inaccurate remarks made by politicians, especially in the TV ads...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Gore Wants TV

Discussion threads 2006-08-29

J. Jackson seeks to block New Orleans election

And article in todays Detroit Free Press says that the "honourable" "Rev" Jesse Jackson was in town to try to get Detroiters to march in New Orleans to try to block the upcoming election.The excuse is that it would not be a "fair" election because of all the people that...

Tags: jdclyde, rebuild, j.jackson, blocking elections, off-topic, jd-quick (formerly clyde)

Discussion threads 2006-03-24

Been following Sony's Rootkit Debacle?

Me neither. Been an incredibly busy 2 weeks for me and this oneslipped right past me. For shame! Did it happen to youtoo? Want to catch up? Here is a great place to start.

Tags: rootkit, Sony Corp.

Blog posts 2005-11-18

There are lies, damned lies ....

and there is John Howard, our gallant leader who had a big ego trip playing in the major league with his buddies George Bush and Tony Blair who both rang him to congratulate him on his recent election victory.Well of course some of us down under aren’t exactly thrilled that...

Tags: BIS Shrapnel, economic forecaster, forecaster, interest rate, jardinier, lie, off-topic, three-year

Discussion threads 2004-10-18

The other 2004 election winner: The Anti-Bush Industry

Now that the elections are finally over, let's look at one of the other winners: The Anti-Bush Industry. According to definitive statistics, over the last 12 months a Bush-bashing book has been published every 4.3 seconds. If Kerry had won the election, deathless works by the likes of Michael Moore,...

Tags: Bush

Discussion threads 2004-11-11