Alabama responders slowed by using cell phones
In Enterprise nine people died as a tornado hit. officials say emergency workers relied on cell phones instead of radios from an $18 million upgrade. Southern LINC Wireless systems strained. radios would have eased communication during the Coffee County disaster. The Alabama Homeland Security bought bridge equipment with a $16 million federal grant to connect disparate radio networks.
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FDA urges voluntary food safety plans for produce
The FDA announced new voluntary rules to help fruit and vegetable processors prevent food poisoning outbreaks. The plan mirrors meat industry safety programs and aims to curb contamination in spinach tomatoes lettuce and cantaloupes.
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DePauw cuts ties with Delta Zeta amid eviction turmoil
Indiana DePauw University says it severed relations with the Delta Zeta sorority after 23 expulsions sparked claims that attractive, popular members were kept. The sorority blames lack of commitment to recruiting new members while former members allege appearance-based removals. University president Robert Bottoms sent a letter to the sorority’s national president Deborah Raziano announcing the action.
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Generations power lifter aims for world record in weightlift
Lawrenceville Georgia based 71 year old Harry Lindstrom plans a regional meet in April and to break his world dead lift record. He trains at Body by George run by George Herring a world champion power lifter who designs programs for his clients including Lindstrom. The gym showcases champions and promotes weightlifting for all ages including women and children.
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