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Re: New Florida security system scans semi-trucks
"Also on hand was one of four teams of dogs specially trained in the
detection of illegal cargo. The dogs have nearly equaled the machines in
stops made, said USDA Deputy Secretary Jim Moseley."
comment:
Defense in depth: give to dogs a chance of only few days more and the cost
is much less than $1 million
Jose Julio Rozental
joseroze@netvision.net.il
Israel
----- Original Message -----
From: "M Nivas" <motnivas@YAHOO.COM>
To: "John Jacobus" <crispy_bird@YAHOO.COM>
Cc: <radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu>
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: New Florida security system scans semi-trucks
> John,
>
> I think that ths produce would be "preserved" after
> scanning!
>
> Tom
>
>
> --- John Jacobus <crispy_bird@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> > Okay. Here we go.
> >
> > Can anyone tell me how you can detect illegal or
> > diseased produce with x-rays? I doubt there is much
> > difference in density between fresh and rotten
> > tomatoes.
> >
> > --- Bruce Bugg <obbugg@dmvs.ga.gov> wrote:
> > > This is the mobile VACIS similar to what Customs
> > > uses at the Ports
> > >
> > > Thursday, July 17, 2003
> > >
> > > New Florida security system scans semi-trucks
> > >
> > . . .
> > >
> > > Gamma ray imaging machines scan semi-trucks as
> > they
> > > pass through inspection stations. The X-ray is
> > > capable of detecting illegal or diseased produce,
> > as
> > > well as drugs, stolen goods and other possible
> > > threats to homeland security.
> > . . .
>
>
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