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Nicole Ferraro I don't know of anything that sophisticated, PeterJ. The closest we've been able to come, I think, is having cell service providers send out text alerts. Otherwise people are taking it upon themselves...
Mary Jander I'd say that's a great way to move forward, Toby. It's important to take opportunities as they arise and not let a chance go by for improving energy and resource use.
PeterJ One thing I've also thought about is the ability of cities or public entities to push emergency information to recipients within aa defined geography. Do we have that capability to determine actual...
PeterJ I just listened to an NPR piece about the advent of "video search" and its potential in security and safeety. It sounds like there are still hurdles in its full utilization, but I couldn't help but...
Toby Mary: what if the utility reached an agreement with a delinquent customer to put solar panels on thier roof to make up the balance in solar power..? If they own the property of course.
Toby John: I would have to add a 6th item there: Municpal Wifi. having visted a dozen cities in the last 6 weeks I would love to see this become the norm. The current alternative of hunting down wifi...
Mary Jander I've always wondered about the effectiveness of education as a deterrent to indebtedness. But lots of folk apparently have benefited from it. There is even a TV show about it (Till Debt Do Us Part)...
Mary Jander Great stuff here, John! Certainly, an IT pro in any city could benefit from making these 5 issues priorities. The relative position of those priorities may shift from city to city (transit may be...
Mary Jander It doesn't sound like a big game changer yet, but I think it's a well-chosen spot. Cities may lose a lot when payments fall short in municipally owned utilities. This is a way to start getting some...
BrittanyMichelle6 This sounds like a wonderful program that could really help people and educate them about finances. It's a shame the pilot is limited to just five cities but hopefully if it goes well other cities...
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stotheco "The Smart Cards Hit Back. Free Snarky Comments With Every Swipe!"
waltberingson Haha, again! Hopefully not a teacher.
richheap Clubbing? She's going to work. Just don't ask what as.
waltberingson Haha! And watch how many drinks you have while out clubbing tonight!
richheap Dose? Doze, surely. Not that smart!
bulk Free snark included every time you add credit to the card.
Hazel "These cards aren't just smart! They're smart-ass cards!"
richheap Smart Cards, the forerunner of Sarcastic Know-It-All Cards and then Downright Rude Cards.
Nicole Ferraro I don't know of anything that sophisticated, PeterJ. The closest we've been able to come, I think, is having cell service providers send out text alerts. Otherwise people are taking it upon themselves...
Mary Jander I'd say that's a great way to move forward, Toby. It's important to take opportunities as they arise and not let a chance go by for improving energy and resource use.
PeterJ One thing I've also thought about is the ability of cities or public entities to push emergency information to recipients within aa defined geography. Do we have that capability to determine actual...
PeterJ I just listened to an NPR piece about the advent of "video search" and its potential in security and safeety. It sounds like there are still hurdles in its full utilization, but I couldn't help but...
Toby Mary: what if the utility reached an agreement with a delinquent customer to put solar panels on thier roof to make up the balance in solar power..? If they own the property of course.
Toby John: I would have to add a 6th item there: Municpal Wifi. having visted a dozen cities in the last 6 weeks I would love to see this become the norm. The current alternative of hunting down wifi...
Mary Jander I've always wondered about the effectiveness of education as a deterrent to indebtedness. But lots of folk apparently have benefited from it. There is even a TV show about it (Till Debt Do Us Part)...
Mary Jander Great stuff here, John! Certainly, an IT pro in any city could benefit from making these 5 issues priorities. The relative position of those priorities may shift from city to city (transit may be...
Mary Jander It doesn't sound like a big game changer yet, but I think it's a well-chosen spot. Cities may lose a lot when payments fall short in municipally owned utilities. This is a way to start getting some...
BrittanyMichelle6 This sounds like a wonderful program that could really help people and educate them about finances. It's a shame the pilot is limited to just five cities but hopefully if it goes well other cities...
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