Reuters reports that IBM and top scientific research organizations are joining forces in a humanitarian effort to tap the unused power of millions of computers and help solve complex social problems. Following the example of SETI@home, the project, dubbed The World Community Grid, will seek to tap the vast underutilized power of computers belonging to [...]
I forgot to mention one other encouraging notice that poll Inspectors received regarding our Diebold TS voting machines. One machine is to be designated for disability access and the poll workers attach headphones and a numeric keypad. We received a notice with our supplies that indicated that
If more than four voters use the VIBS ballot [...]
Several others have described their days as poll workers. Here’s my story of working at my own polling place in North Oakland, Alameda County. I arrived at my polling place at 6:00 A.M. and did not get home until 10:00 P.M.
The quick summary for those who tire of Brian’s long prose:
The training of poll [...]
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