One thing that is great about the Internet is the availability of information. For example, it was near impossible twenty years ago to follow local news outside of your area. Now, if you want to see what is going on locally in any area, you can find resources.
For example, as of today, Paterson is mulling an adult curfew and the Paterson schools have a new round of educational reform. How do I know this? Paterson is large enough that it warrants a Web site devoted to local Paterson news.
I am especially impressed with the business model. You'll notice that the people running the site have done an excellent job with ad placement and ad relevancy. Since this is a site devoted to a very specific group, local printing companies, realtors, lawyers, and insurance agents can be confident that they are getting their money's worth. It's also nice to see local opinions on national matters, because there are only so many times you can read the same national opinions on issues.
Web Link:
patersononline.net
2 comments:
Something worth mentioning: Paterson, NJ spent money on a new closed television system security system to prevent crime; supported by police commissioner Mike Walker; as explained here: http://iscwest2008.conferencepath.com/speakerlist/?action=showsessions&userid=33436
So then, why the need for a curfew? With multiple millions on the line, why couldn't this camera system do the job? Just my thoughts on the matter: It goes to show how some solutions support people instead of problems...
I would think, with no background in police work, that cameras can't replace police officers, and that they could not have put cameras that cover every part of the city.
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