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June 29, 2004
Mayors Release Homeland Security Survey
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 Volume 3, Issue 25
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Mayors Release Homeland Security Survey
The U.S. Conference of Mayors released the third Homeland Security Report that assesses the flow of federal homeland security funds through the states to the cities. The new report, released during the 72nd Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, reveals that while there has been some improvement, 52 percent of the 231 cities surveyed are still left empty-handed, have not received any money, nor have been notified that they will receive money from the state-block grant program, the largest homeland security program, which is designed to assist first responders such as police, fire, and other local officials.
The mayors' first survey, released last September, found that 90 percent of the 168 cities surveyed had not received any funding under the largest federal homeland security program. The second survey was released in January at the Conference's Winter Meeting and 76 percent of the 215 cities surveyed had not received any funding under the same program.
According to Conference President, Hempstead Mayor James A. Garner, "While this report shows some improvement in certain areas, there are still too many cities who have not received homeland security funds, nor have been notified that they will receive money. As leaders of cities, we must be fully prepared to protect the home land."
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E-Mail Subscription Service Informs County Residents
Located in the northwest quadrant of New Jersey, Somerset County flaunts picturesque parks, sparkling waterways, and historic venues. A technologically savvy environment also surrounds the region, filled with computer cables and wireless services to connect the county's 300,000-plus residents.
Because many Somerset County residents have access to computers and the Internet, the county's Board of Chosen Freeholders looked into Web-based ways to enhance communication with constituents. New Jersey is the only state where elected county officials are called "freeholders," a term initially used in colonial times to designate property owners who were entitled to vote and hold public office. Today, five freeholders govern and manage Somerset County.
During the course of 2002, the freeholders decided to investigate e-mail services that would allow the county to communicate proactively and cost effectively with a large and diverse resident base. Officials wanted a service that would let residents manage e-mail subscriptions across all county government agencies. In addition, the chosen service would not require undue expenses, such as hiring additional county workers or purchasing special equipment to obtain or maintain the service.
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State's Redesigned Database Improves Traffic Safety
The State of Michigan has moved its traffic accident data from an outdated mainframe from the 1970s to an environment based on Sybase's PowerBuilder and Oracle technology. Moving the crash database means that law enforcement, transportation, and state department officials no longer have to endure a largely manual process of retrieving accident data from mainframe magnetic tapes and storage cartridges. The Michigan State Police teamed up with the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Department of State for the Crash Process Redesign project, which has given the Crash database a browser-based interface. With the new supporting environment for Crash, users will be able to access traffic accident data for legal purposes or safety research within 60 days, a huge upgrade for a process in which data sometimes took two years to make its way through the system. In addition to reducing data errors, the new setup has helped to lower processing and hardware costs. Source: The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC).
HOUSE APPROVES $5 MILLION FOR UMASS ANTENNA RESEARCH CENTER
The Defense Appropriations bill approved by the House of Representatives includes $5 million for the Center of Excellence in Advanced Sensor and Communications Antennas at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. The Center for Advanced Sensor and Communication Antennas is a partnership between the UMass Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate at Hanscom Air Force Base. Hanscom will conduct and direct research and development programs. UMass will provide basic and applied research support and will educate a workforce in advanced antennas and sensor systems.
July is National Cellphone Courtesy Month
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month is an event founded by Sprint's Cell Phone Etiquette Spokesperson, Jacqueline Whitmore. According to researchers, 450 million handsets were sold in 2003, and approximately 1 billion people around the world, nearly one in six, now use a cell phone. "Wireless phones and other electronic devices have become so important to keeping people in touch with information they want and need," says Whitmore. "It's important to educate people about the proper way to use these devices so that they're still in touch but not annoying those around them." Visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJVR0Ao for eight tips to improve your cell phone savvy.
News of the Weird: Bizarre but true stories about real people. http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJVS0Ap
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Electric Eel Mfg. produces a full range of sewer cleaning equipment for the municipal market. Pipeline inspection and location equipment also available. Visit online at http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJEU0Aa
BioFit(R) Engineered Products offers ergonomic office and drafting chairs covered in GSA Contract No. GS-28F-5839A and Department of Veteran Affairs Contract No. V797P-4196A. These chairs provide comfort, support and easy adjustability. http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BInu0Am
Fire alarm and detection. Sprinklers and suppression. Integrated security. Building and healthcare communications. SimplexGrinnell offers best-in-class systems and services, easily accessible through the GSA Schedule. To learn more, visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BInx0Ap or call 1-800-SIMPLEX.
MSA offers a complete line of personal protection equipment and instruments on GSA. Visit GSA Advantage!, http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ef8r0D8eaH0JQA0BGz80AS or call MSA at 1-888-837-2158 for a GSA catalog.
E-Z-GO, leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, boasts the largest sales and service network in the industry, with more factory branch locations and independent distributors than any other manufacturer. Visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJVT0Aq
Cardiac Science-combines industry leading AED technology with comprehensive AED/CPR training programs to create a heartsafe environment for you. The new Powerheart Automated External Defibrillator (AED) G3 offers simple, one-button operation. Featuring RescueReady technology guaranteeing first time, every time shock delivery. http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJVU0Ar
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Sponsored by Fargo
This Week Residents Subscribe to County's Info Service Some Cities Left Empty Handed Advanced Antenna Technology to Flourish Globally, Nearly 1 in 6 Carry Cellphone News of The Weird
Features
Mayors Release Homeland Security Survey
The U.S. Conference of Mayors released the third Homeland Security Report that assesses the flow of federal homeland security funds through the states to the cities. The new report, released during the 72nd Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, reveals that while there has been some improvement, 52 percent of the 231 cities surveyed are still left empty-handed, have not received any money, nor have been notified that they will receive money from the state-block grant program, the largest homeland security program, which is designed to assist first responders such as police, fire, and other local officials.
The mayors' first survey, released last September, found that 90 percent of the 168 cities surveyed had not received any funding under the largest federal homeland security program. The second survey was released in January at the Conference's Winter Meeting and 76 percent of the 215 cities surveyed had not received any funding under the same program.
According to Conference President, Hempstead Mayor James A. Garner, "While this report shows some improvement in certain areas, there are still too many cities who have not received homeland security funds, nor have been notified that they will receive money. As leaders of cities, we must be fully prepared to protect the home land."
For full text, visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJVO0Al
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Fargo's world-class ID systems integrators help put your security plan into action. Discover why the U.S. DoD and other high-security applications have gone with Fargo Card Printer/Encoders. With over 80,000 installed systems worldwide, Fargo is a world-leader in ID innovation and reliability. Visit our Web site to find out more. http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJVP0Am
E-Mail Subscription Service Informs County Residents
Located in the northwest quadrant of New Jersey, Somerset County flaunts picturesque parks, sparkling waterways, and historic venues. A technologically savvy environment also surrounds the region, filled with computer cables and wireless services to connect the county's 300,000-plus residents.
Because many Somerset County residents have access to computers and the Internet, the county's Board of Chosen Freeholders looked into Web-based ways to enhance communication with constituents. New Jersey is the only state where elected county officials are called "freeholders," a term initially used in colonial times to designate property owners who were entitled to vote and hold public office. Today, five freeholders govern and manage Somerset County.
During the course of 2002, the freeholders decided to investigate e-mail services that would allow the county to communicate proactively and cost effectively with a large and diverse resident base. Officials wanted a service that would let residents manage e-mail subscriptions across all county government agencies. In addition, the chosen service would not require undue expenses, such as hiring additional county workers or purchasing special equipment to obtain or maintain the service.
For full text, visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJVQ0An
Crown Equipment
Crown Equipment designs, manufactures, distributes, services, and supports material handling products that provide customers with superior value. Electric lift trucks range from hand pallet trucks to very narrow-aisle (VNA) turret trucks. http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BC4E0Au
News
State's Redesigned Database Improves Traffic Safety
The State of Michigan has moved its traffic accident data from an outdated mainframe from the 1970s to an environment based on Sybase's PowerBuilder and Oracle technology. Moving the crash database means that law enforcement, transportation, and state department officials no longer have to endure a largely manual process of retrieving accident data from mainframe magnetic tapes and storage cartridges. The Michigan State Police teamed up with the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Department of State for the Crash Process Redesign project, which has given the Crash database a browser-based interface. With the new supporting environment for Crash, users will be able to access traffic accident data for legal purposes or safety research within 60 days, a huge upgrade for a process in which data sometimes took two years to make its way through the system. In addition to reducing data errors, the new setup has helped to lower processing and hardware costs. Source: The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC).
HOUSE APPROVES $5 MILLION FOR UMASS ANTENNA RESEARCH CENTER
The Defense Appropriations bill approved by the House of Representatives includes $5 million for the Center of Excellence in Advanced Sensor and Communications Antennas at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. The Center for Advanced Sensor and Communication Antennas is a partnership between the UMass Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate at Hanscom Air Force Base. Hanscom will conduct and direct research and development programs. UMass will provide basic and applied research support and will educate a workforce in advanced antennas and sensor systems.
July is National Cellphone Courtesy Month
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month is an event founded by Sprint's Cell Phone Etiquette Spokesperson, Jacqueline Whitmore. According to researchers, 450 million handsets were sold in 2003, and approximately 1 billion people around the world, nearly one in six, now use a cell phone. "Wireless phones and other electronic devices have become so important to keeping people in touch with information they want and need," says Whitmore. "It's important to educate people about the proper way to use these devices so that they're still in touch but not annoying those around them." Visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJVR0Ao for eight tips to improve your cell phone savvy.
News of the Weird: Bizarre but true stories about real people. http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJVS0Ap
Links
Electric Eel Mfg. produces a full range of sewer cleaning equipment for the municipal market. Pipeline inspection and location equipment also available. Visit online at http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJEU0Aa
BioFit(R) Engineered Products offers ergonomic office and drafting chairs covered in GSA Contract No. GS-28F-5839A and Department of Veteran Affairs Contract No. V797P-4196A. These chairs provide comfort, support and easy adjustability. http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BInu0Am
Fire alarm and detection. Sprinklers and suppression. Integrated security. Building and healthcare communications. SimplexGrinnell offers best-in-class systems and services, easily accessible through the GSA Schedule. To learn more, visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BInx0Ap or call 1-800-SIMPLEX.
MSA offers a complete line of personal protection equipment and instruments on GSA. Visit GSA Advantage!, http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/ef8r0D8eaH0JQA0BGz80AS or call MSA at 1-888-837-2158 for a GSA catalog.
E-Z-GO, leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, boasts the largest sales and service network in the industry, with more factory branch locations and independent distributors than any other manufacturer. Visit: http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJVT0Aq
Cardiac Science-combines industry leading AED technology with comprehensive AED/CPR training programs to create a heartsafe environment for you. The new Powerheart Automated External Defibrillator (AED) G3 offers simple, one-button operation. Featuring RescueReady technology guaranteeing first time, every time shock delivery. http://list.pentonmedia.com/cgi-bin3/DM/y/egV40D8eaH0JQA0BJVU0Ar
You may qualify for a FREE Magazine Subscription
Complimentary subscriptions to Government Product News, a product-driven resource, and Government PROcurement, editorial targeting the public sector purchasing professional are available to those who qualify.
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