New touchscreen ballot scanners coming to county
The scanners on order for the county, called the DS200, will be able to provide instant feedback to voters in a way that utilizes the latest technology. "I think it's going to be … They are already in use by La Crosse, Brown, Rock and Dane counties …
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When mental hospital closes, towns ask what's next
A small technology firm is among the first to move into an office space as part of efforts to redevelop the nearly 2,000-acre campus. For years, local officials have grappled with what to do with the massive property. They're not alone, as numerous …
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Japan's Nikkei leads Asian stocks higher
The Nasdaq composite got a lift from Apple, which rose after a technology blog reported that the company planned to unveil the latest version of the iPhone Sept. 10. The Dow fell marginally to 15,419.68. The S&P 500 index fell 0.1 percent, to 1,689.47.
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German companies to automatically encrypt emails
Two of Germany's biggest Internet service providers said Friday they will start encrypting customers' emails by default in response to user concerns about online snooping after reports that the U.S. National Security Agency monitors international …
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Not vacation: Summer learning programs crucial
Reading lists. Science camps. Portfolio development. The to-do list for kids and teachers sound remarkably alike. Schools are on the hook to improve student performance on high-stakes tests, administrators are eyeing more science and technology …
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