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Safe rooms gain favor for storm protection in Odessa and Lubbock
In the Permian Basin homeowners seek safe shelters as dark clouds loom. Texas Tech's Dr. Kiesling notes storm-safe rooms as a practical option, while public poll results show 57 percent favor shelter use. Meanwhile Odessa’s Gonzalez family expands to four Jalisco’s restaurants, many run by relatives.
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Ernst Kiesling
Department of Civil Engineering
Texas Tech University
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Iowa City Flood Forces Evacuations At University Campus
University of Iowa faces possible building relocations as 16 structures flood and seven more risk inundation. Mayor Bailey reports 500 to 600 homes evacuated and hundreds under voluntary orders while Governor Culver warns the danger remains. National Guard mobilized in Burlington, Cedar Rapids residents face delays and hazards.
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Suspect Killed After Beating Death Of Toddler Near Turlock
Investigators seek the relationship between a 27 year old man and the child, 1 to 2 years old, found dead after he attacked the toddler on a dark Stanislaus County road. A pickup with a child seat drew witnesses, who tried to stop the assault as the suspect kicked punched and stomped the child before police intervened.
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Leptin research links obesity and pregnancy health
Dr. V Castracane of Texas Tech Physicians of the Permian Basin studies leptin a hormone from fat cells that regulates appetite and may aid gestational diabetes research He notes obesity raises gestational diabetes risk and advocates diet and exercise plus improved education for weight control outcomes Texas Tech Health Center info provided with contact number 432 335 5233
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Texas Tech Physicians
Permian Basin
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Texas Tech Health Center
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