Carlini's Comments - INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE: GETTING RID OF COPPER

nospam@example.com (James Carlini) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:52:55 -0600

Copper is still a major part of the network infrastructure in this country and has become a liability as more try to steal it.

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CHINA's INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVE VS. THE $700 BILLION BAILOUT

nospam@example.com (James Carlini) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:11:05 -0600

China is going to spend $586 billion on infrastructure improvements. Is that a better long-term investment than the $700 billion U.S. bailout?

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THE REALITIES OF RED LIGHT CAMERAS

nospam@example.com (James Carlini) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:20:28 -0500

If camera technology is being sold as an effective tool to make our roads safer, then we should also utilize it to identify and remove uninsured vehicles.

Many municipalities across the country are looking at red-light camera applications to slow down traffic at intersections and to reduce accidents caused by vehicles going through red lights. There’s a mapping database detailing where they’re currently in place. You can also see this map for locations around Chicago.

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311 CENTERS: PROVIDING CONSISTENCY IN MUNICIPAL SERVICES

nospam@example.com (James Carlini) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:49:41 -0500

More cities are starting to get concerned about funding services in recessionary times. Providing that consistent level of services needs to be ensured through the use of new technologies.
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