REVme Closing Report - July 2023
The closing report for IEEE 802.11-23/1273r1 in July 2023 includes completion of work, plans for September, recirculation motion, conditional approval for SA Ballot, and an ad-hoc meeting authorization. Key decisions were made regarding document approvals, recirculation ballots, and SA Ballot proces
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Postal Ballot Guidance Plan: Understanding Exceptions and Entitlements
The guidance plan delves into the exceptions to the voting in-person norm, focusing on Postal Ballot as an alternative method. It covers the entitlement categories of voters, such as Service Voters, Special Voters, and those under Preventive Detention. The presentation details the process of prepara
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Indiana Election Division: ABS-24 Application Defect or Denial Notice Update
The Indiana Election Division has updated the ABS-24 notice to comply with new laws requiring voters to receive defect notices for absentee ballot applications that cannot be approved. The process involves sending a new application and defect notices to voters with incomplete information. The notice
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ACC/AHA Clinical Performance Measures for Valvular Heart Disease
This document highlights the development of performance measures for adults with valvular heart disease by a writing committee, providing 11 measures for clinical use. The measures are divided into performance and quality categories, with emphasis on applicability, areas of improvement, and potentia
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Understanding Similarity and Dissimilarity Measures in Data Mining
Similarity and dissimilarity measures play a crucial role in various data mining techniques like clustering, nearest neighbor classification, and anomaly detection. These measures help quantify how alike or different data objects are, facilitating efficient data analysis and decision-making processe
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Canvassing and Certifying an Election Process Steps
Various steps involved in canvassing and certifying an election, including verifying ballot boxes, returning manager documents, affidavit processing, absentee ballot review, and reconciling absentee ballots. These steps ensure proper documentation and handling of election materials to maintain the i
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Understanding Measures of Dispersion in Statistics
Measures of dispersion in statistics help in understanding the variability of data points. They are essential for assessing the reliability of central tendency measures, comparing data sets, identifying variability causes, and guiding further statistical analysis. The properties of a good measure of
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Proper Conduct of Meeting and Voting Rules
Proper conduct of a meeting is essential for ascertaining the sense of the participants. Various methods such as acclamation, voice vote, division, show of hands, ballot, and poll can be used to determine the wishes of members. Rules for voting by equity shareholders, preference shareholders, holder
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Understanding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Elections
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) consist of Ballot Unit, Control Unit, and VVPAT Unit. This technology enables voters to cast their votes securely and efficiently. Explore the history, technical details, security measures, and the debate surrounding EVMs in this insightful presentation.
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UNISON Local Government Strike Ballot Information
UNISON members in local government are being balloted for strike action due to a significant decline in pay value since 2010, with the most recent pay offer representing a real-terms pay cut. The ballot is open to members working in councils and schools in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and w
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U.S. Withdrawal from the UPU: Colorado Department of State Preparedness
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) facing U.S. withdrawal poses challenges for UOCAVA voters. Colorado Department of State (CDOS) is taking proactive steps, including creating sample communications, finalizing contracts, updating voter lists, testing systems, and optimizing ballot return access. The p
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Electoral Ballot Pre-Counting Procedures
Learn the detailed steps involved in the pre-counting process of electoral ballots, including scanning forms, verifying documents, and handling discrepancies using QR code technology. Follow along to ensure accurate counting and validation of service voter documents. Get insights into the systematic
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Understanding Attribute Selection Measures in Decision Trees
Decision trees are popular in machine learning for classification tasks. This content discusses the importance of attribute selection measures such as Information Gain, Gain Ratio, and Gini Index in constructing accurate decision trees. These measures help in selecting the most informative attribute
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Courage California 2024 Priorities and Initiatives
Courage California, a multi-issue political organization founded in 2007, focuses on voter education, issue advocacy, and voter outreach in California. With over 1.4 million members, the organization aims to flip seats from Republican to Democrat, support progressive ballot measures, and counter cor
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Proposed Trails, Open Space, and Parks Program Tax Increase Ballot Question
The ballot question proposes increasing city taxes to generate $11,134,000 annually, starting January 1, 2022, to support the Trails, Open Space, and Parks (TOPS) program. The increase in sales and use tax from 0.1% to 0.2% aims to fund the acquisition, development, and maintenance of parks, trails,
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Bicycle Safety and Preventative Measures for Reducing Injuries
Bicycle accidents can be dangerous, but preventative measures like wearing helmets, creating bike lanes, and following safety guidelines can save lives. Understanding the risks, implementing pre, during, and post-event strategies, and promoting environmental changes are key to promoting bike safety.
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Best Practices for Absentee Voting Programs
Explore key terminology, absentee logistics, inherent tradeoffs, and best-practice recommendations for absentee ballot programs. Learn about different types of absentee voting, ballot request and submission processes, voter validation requirements, and the challenges and benefits associated with abs
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Key Tax Ballot Measures for November 2024 in California
Three key tax-related measures are set for the November 2024 statewide ballot in California. ACA 1 focuses on amending the state constitution to allow local governments with 55% voter approval to incur general obligation bonds or impose special taxes for affordable housing and public infrastructure.
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Rules and Restrictions on Political Campaign Activities in University Settings
Presentation covers legal restrictions on political campaigning in university settings, including IRS rules for 501(c)(3) organizations, state agency regulations, and distinctions between permissible and impermissible activities. Restrictions include prohibiting endorsing/opposing candidates, contri
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Accessible Voting System for Californians with Disabilities
Learn about the Remote Accessible Vote-by-Mail System in California, designed to empower voters with disabilities to securely access, mark, and return their ballots from any computer with internet access. Find out who is eligible to use the system, how to access and return the ballot, and the steps
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How to Register and Cast Your Vote: A Comprehensive Guide for Voters
Discover the step-by-step process to register and cast your vote in the upcoming election. From registering online or by mail to researching your ballot and finally casting your vote either in person on Election Day or through an absentee ballot, this guide provides all the information you need to p
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Quality Measures in Healthcare: Maine Quality Forum Initiatives
Maine Quality Forum (MQF) collaborates with various healthcare stakeholders to provide comparative health care quality information to consumers, purchasers, providers, insurers, and policy makers. The forum focuses on reporting provider-specific quality measures, aligning with the Institute of Medic
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Quality Advisory Committee Meeting Summary - September 22, 2014
The Statewide Quality Advisory Committee (SQAC) meeting on September 22, 2014, focused on reviewing proposed measures related to behavioral health, pediatric care, end-of-life care, and patient-centered care. The meeting discussed evaluating new SQMS measures and identifying challenging measures rel
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DHHS Coordination of Transportation Service Contracts Overview
The Department of Health and Human Services in Maine conducted an assessment of Transportation Services in June 2019. The workgroup identified three main priorities: alignment of Quality and Performance Measures, Safety Measures, and Evaluation of Transportation Services. The first priority involves
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Estes Park Health Election on May 2, 2023: Ballot Issue 8A and Colorado's Fair Campaign Practices Act
The upcoming Estes Park Health election on May 2, 2023 includes ballot issue 8A and features six candidates vying for three positions. The campaign involves permissible and non-permissible actions under Colorado's Fair Campaign Practices Act, outlining what Estes Park Health employees can and cannot
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Understanding Ballot Layouts and Types for Elections in Indiana
Explore the various ballot layouts and types for elections in Indiana, including primary and general elections, with a focus on different variations such as D & R primary ballots, local public question-only ballots, and federal-only ballots. Learn how to prepare ballots for different scenarios and u
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Guidelines for Using Mail Ballots and Returning Them
In this guide, you will find instructions on using mail-in ballots and envelopes to cast your vote. Remember to verify with the Secretary of State's office. Ensure you have received all necessary items in the mail, and if anything is missing, contact the provided office number. After voting, mail yo
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IEEE P802.11bb Status Summary Report - September 2022
This document presents the status summary of IEEE P802.11bb, covering the approval process and letter ballot results. The draft has undergone multiple WG letter ballots, with Draft 1.0 achieving a high approval rate. Changes in post-ballot votes did not yield new disapprove votes, and the group reso
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Guide to Help Station and Provisional Voting in Elections
The Help Station is where voters discuss irregularities and receive assistance with registration issues or voting problems. When necessary, voters are directed to the Help Station for provisional voting. Provisional voting allows individuals not on the official voter list or lacking proper ID to cas
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Minnesota County Election Administration Training Conference Overview
The 2022 County Election Administration Training Conference focuses on mail ballot precincts and mail elections. The agenda covers changes in processing mail ballots, polling place operations on Election Day, history of mail elections, and resources for mail voting. Details include authorizing mail
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2021 El Paso County Election Update: Ballot Returns, System Error, Audit, and Recount
Amid the 2021 Coordinated Election in El Paso County, significant events unfolded including a record number of ballot returns, a system error in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office Election Night Reporting, the commencement of a Risk Limiting Audit, and the triggering of an automatic recount in
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Understanding Ballot Measures in the United States
In the United States, a ballot measure is a law, issue, or question that is put to voters on a statewide or local ballot for decision-making. These measures can be initiated by citizens, referred by government bodies, or automatically placed on the ballot. Examples include proposals related to envir
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Guidelines for Absentee Ballot Security and Organization
Guidelines presented by Angie Nussmeyer at the 2024 Election Administrator's Conference focusing on the secure storage and management of absentee ballots. Instructions on storage locations, security requirements, and responsibilities for key management are outlined to ensure the integrity of the ele
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2020 AAUW CA Online Branch Ballot Propositions Overview
The 2020 AAUW CA Online Branch provides information on the ballot propositions for the upcoming election, including details on civil and voting rights, property taxation, criminal justice regulation, and more. Propositions such as Prop 14 focus on stem cell research funding, while Prop 15 addresses
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Update on Potential Bond Measure - April 12, 2018
The update on the potential bond measure as of April 12, 2018, includes completed presentations to various officials and upcoming presentation schedules. The new requirement AB 195, effective January 1, 2018, has implications on how bond measures are displayed on the ballot, potentially affecting vo
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IEEE 802.11-23/2171r1 January 2024 Working Group Motions Summary
This document, compiled for the January 2024 802.11 Working Group plenary meeting, includes motions, straw polls, and ad-hoc meeting authorizations. It covers topics such as venue preferences, meeting room temperatures, ad-hoc meeting approvals, SA Ballot comment resolutions, and letter ballot recir
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Industrial Action Ballot: Response to Imposed Cuts on Teachers/Lecturers
Teachers and lecturers faced various cuts in pay and conditions, leading to a rejection of LRC proposals. A ballot for industrial action was initiated to respond to potential government-imposed cuts effective from July 2013. The mandate for industrial action aligns with the widespread rejection of t
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Understanding Intergroup Agreement and Disagreement Measures in Biostatistics
This presentation by Madhusmita Panda, an Associate Biostatistician at Cytel, discusses the importance of measuring intergroup agreement and disagreement in statistical analysis. The content covers various measures available in literature, intuitive approaches for measurement, and includes a hypothe
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Insights into DTI and Advanced MRI Measures for Cognitive Impairment
Comparison of DTI protocols and measures in 317 participants revealed strong associations with age and cognitive impairment. MD and TDF-FA emerged as best measures, with robust connections to age. NODDI in advanced MRI allows for differentiation of A-beta positive and negative groups, offering great
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Transportation Finance and Direct Democracy in California
Proposition 6 on November 6th has garnered attention, but voters in multiple states will decide on over 250 transportation ballot measures totaling over $55 billion. California, with a longer history and greater funding needs, has been at the forefront of transportation investments, including the us
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