March 13, 2008

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March 13, 2008

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In This Issue

Bus cameras equal enhanced security in California community

Fleet managers are on the hot seat in 2008

Children’s hospital designed by kids, powered by Cummins

Law enforcement flashlight temporarily blinds assailant

News

Bus cameras equal enhanced security in California community By Michael Keating
The city of West Covina, Calif., is almost done installing a video surveillance system on its buses. According to local officials, the bus cameras will help determine whether there are enough buses to serve each line and will aid in the city’s investigations of passenger complaints.

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Product of the Week

The Duro-Last single-ply roofing system is ideal for any flat or low-sloped application. Since 1978, over a billion square feet of Duro-Last membrane have been installed on buildings of all types. The Duro-Last roofing system is:

Precision fabricated. Every Duro-Last roof is manufactured to exact size in our controlled factory environment. This eliminates up to 85% of rooftop installation seaming and ensures an excellent fit, delivering worry-free, leak-proof, long-term protection.
Energy-efficient. The Duro-Last white membrane has the highest retained reflectivity of any single-ply membrane rated by the EPA's ENERGY STAR® roof products program, saving significant energy and money for facilities of all types throughout the U.S.
Durable. The Duro-Last system is resistant to fire, chemicals, grease, high winds and punctures, and easily accommodates wide temperature extremes.
Installed with no disruptions by authorized contractors. Installation is quiet, fast, and safe, without loud machinery, hazardous materials, noxious fumes, hot tar, or mess. A new Duro-Last roof often can be installed over an existing roof without an expensive tear-off.
Backed by the industry's best warranties. Duro-Last protects commercial and industrial buildings with a comprehensive 15-year No Dollar Limit (NDL) warranty that clearly states our coverage of consequential damages that result from defects in the Duro-Last material and/or installation workmanship. Duro-Last also has 20-year warranties available.

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Fleet managers are on the hot seat in 2008 By Michael Keating
Local governments are finding that replacing their cars and trucks before they become maintenance money pits is an expensive proposition. In Colorado Springs, Colo., the city may need to pump $32 million into new cars and trucks. A recent study conducted for the city by Mercury Associates concluded that 1,026 of the city’s 1,939 vehicles need replacing.

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Children’s hospital designed by kids, powered by Cummins
The bright, playful facade of Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, looks like a random stack of colored building blocks—and that’s exactly how the kids who had a hand in its design wanted it to look.

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Government Solutions

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The 2008 Federal Acquisition Summit: Improving Contract Management from Acquisition Planning to Contract Execution

Gov Pro subscribers receive 20% off tuition by mentioning code PRTEM when registering.

We invite you to attend the Performance Institute's 8th Annual Federal Acquisition Summit, March 19-21 in Arlington, VA. This event features six comprehensive tracks in Government contract management, with topics ranging from performance-based acquisition, to small business contracting to project management for procurement. Download the brochure and take a look at the agenda at www.ExcellenceinAcquisition.org.

Law enforcement flashlight temporarily blinds assailant By Kristin Atwater
The Department of Homeland Security is funding development of a new flashlight that provides a nonlethal way for police officers to subdue suspects.

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