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    Introduction Critical infrastructure is the fundamental structure of modern society. Human beings largely depend on systems for survival in the harsh economic environment. Everything around, tangible and intangible alike, has a purpose of making life easier for humanity. As time progresses, the Infrastructures continue to develop and become more sophisticated. More advanced inventions have more functionalities than the less complex ones. Continued improvement of resources covers loopholes that the previous developments had overlooked thus gaining a new aspect different from the previous infrastructures. However, advancements in technology create new risks and vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure. Over-reliance on technology and institutions,…

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    Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure The events of September 11, 2001, highlighted significant gaps in the country’s emergency preparedness and more specifically, its ability to identify threats and protect against terrorist attacks. The resulting analyses of the incident and the response efforts stressed the need for an overarching program that would coordinate the efforts of a multitude of government agencies with competing goals and requirements. A program that would improve the…

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    As preparation infrastructure improves, society can address broader ranges of risks, resulting in a better prepared society. In that sense, regardless of whether society is well prepared, the Preparation phase sets the stage for the Response…

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    well being of a state, hence this course will benefit me to understand the dynamics of this important natural resource. Water is becoming critically scarce in the near future due to rapid increase in population, continuous increase in its demands, and expanding economy of the country. India needs to make water resource a national priority the way it has made food security and economic growth priorities. India’s need for a comprehensive management program for water resources. The major challenges…

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    Roofing Job Essay

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    Roofer, a person who puts shingles on the roof and can also do other side jobs, is a career I wish to pursue because I have experience with it from working over the summers. Another reason is that my Dad owned how own roofing business and I would like to continue it. Then the last reason is that I actually enjoy the job. I’ve been interested in becoming a roofer ever since I seen my Dad doing it. The only thing I’m not so excited for is how hard the job is on the body. Other than that I…

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    While taking this course, I have not only learned water resource issues from the class presentations, but also from guest speakers as well as the debate discussion we had. There are many things I did not realize when it comes to water. Water is extremely essential to humans, animals of the world and the whole ecosystem. I have learned that the demand and need for water has decreased substantially and has started to raise concern to many. Throughout this course we have talked about ways which…

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    On The Grid Summary

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    Infrastructure is a significant part of society’s existence. At nearly any given time, we are surrounded by pipes, wires, roads, and all of the other pieces of substructure that guide our world today. For something that is such a huge part of our lives, it is incredible how little most people know about what goes into it. In the book On The Grid by Scott Huler, the author sets out to learn more about the mysterious infrastructure systems. His journey begins in his hometown of Raleigh, North…

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    Digital Divide Factors

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    The first aspect, electricity infrastructures, such as wired telecommunication devices and technology is challenging. However, the country is compromising and making strides with the introduction and use of mobile communication systems. While a hard-lined infrastructure is ideal and most equipped to support the technological needs of the modern world, mobile devices can be used in the interim. Currently, 87% of the 400 million internet users within India access the internet through mobiles…

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    developing their physical infrastructure which provided the basic platform to these nations and open new doors of socio-economic development through enhancement of trade and insurance of smooth flow of productions, goods and services within and outside these countries. Most of the developing countries lack good and improved physical infrastructure due to which these countries are facing problems of accessibility, mobility and transportation of goods and services. Poor…

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    turns into an ordeal. As such, world organizations from several developed and undeveloped nations convened recently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to identify and target the five most urgent needs currently found in every third world nation--be it Latin America, Africa or elsewhere. Our article below lists them as being drinking water, food supplies, energy sources--renewable or sustainable, infrastructure development and a viable health care system. Although the challenges are formidable,…

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