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Lucas Davenport has seen many terrible murder scenes. This is one of the worst. In the small Minnesota town of Deephaven, an entire family has been killed - husband, wife, two daughters, dogs.
There's something about the scene that pokes at Lucas's cop instincts - it looks an awful lot like the kind of scorched-earth retribution he's seen in drug killings sometimes. But this is a seriously upscale town, and the husband was an executive vice president at a big bank. It just doesn't seem to fit.
Until it does. And where it leads Lucas will take him into the darkest nightmare of his life.
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"Sandford Gives A Jaw Dropping Ending!"
I'm already listening to it for a second time, I think there may be a third.
It had me seriously involved within the first five minutes. I'm so impressed with how the depth of the two stories had me wanting to keep reading because I just needed to know what was going to happen next.
Ferrone needs to work on his breathing, it was slightly distracting but his overall performance was very well done ... As usual.
The best of the entire series.
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I have eagerly awaited this latest book in the Lucas Davenport series and I was not dissappointed. I really would have liked to give in 4 1/2 stars, if it were possible. I very seldom give 5 stars. I save those for extraordinary books (like A Prayer for Owen Meany, Angela's Ashes, and Pride and Prejudice - to name a few).
Lucas and Weather now have three children - Letty (adopted), Sam and a new baby girl. There was no mention of Lucas's daughter by Jenny. I really like the character Letty, and she plays an important role in this book .Most of the reoccuring characters from previous Davenport books appear in Stolen Prey.
A random crime against Lucas begins the book, followed by an especially gruesome murder of a family. Lucas in involved in investigating the crime and the murders. The murders involve a cruel and dangerous gang from Mexico. The action is fast paced. The dialogue is snappy and witty. Lucas is his typical macho self and still has his personal code of ethics/morals. The narrator does a very good job with this book.
I found myself torn about whom was responsible for the murders and violence. Should I blame the relative harmless people who unknowlingly set the viscious gang in motion, or do I blame the viscious gang who performed the attacks - or both?
Great book, and it could stand alone if you don't mind references to events or people from previous books. However I believe it would be even more enjoyable if you have been keeping up with the series from the beginning, as I have. Even though I have read or listened to every book in the Lucas Davenport series, there were some references to prevous events that I don't recall. It makes me want to go revisit previous Davenport books. Most of all, it makes me want Sandford to write the next book in the series.
I think you will be glad you purchased Stolen Prey.
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"One of the best in the series"
I've listened to or read all the books in the Sandford Prey series. This is certainly one of his finest. Combination thriller and police procedural the plot couldn't be better and the characters more interesting and diverse. That Sandford can bring such quality after all the books in the Davenport stories is a testament to his incredible writing. There is a momentum of tension and suspense that is so compelling that I dare you to listen to this one and then not buy and download Easy Prey. Richard Ferrone is THE perfect choice for the narrator. Very compelling
Avid reader and high school English teacher. Kindle, book, audio - if they could implant books directly into my brain, I'd probably sign up.
"Vintage Sandford"
This reminds of what I really liked about the early Prey novels - a concentration on the plot that is both complex and believable. The story works on every level and the subplot with Virgil Flowers adds a little bit of humor as usual. Well done.
I am an entertainer...so I spend a lot of time on the road. I take my audio seriously. I appreciate great writing and outstanding narration.
"Same Lucas...Same Story"
If you like Lucas Davenport, as I do, you will like this book. It's vintage stuff.
If you would like to see something new in the series, you're going to be in for a disappointment. It's the standard Sandford stuff that you've seen before. No new ground...no new twists.
It's completely listenable and keeps chugging forward as a good detective novel should. It's just not anything new.
"Just average"
It was just average. Not so well spent compared to other titles I have listened recently.
I'll maybe give him one more chance.
I cannot pick a favorite scene from the hole book. It never made me say wow, never really surprised me.
This will not cut it into a good TV series. It would maybe cut it for an episode of CSI though.
I was disappointed. I was expecting a great crime story and found me an average plot. The ending was so predictable! I was misguided by the positive reviews of other listeners. It is the first time that I feel like this with a book that have received top reviews like this one.
Mom, lettering artist, picky reader.
"sanford and ferrone have nailed it again!"
Any book would be improved by Richard Ferrone. But the book stands on its own.
There is a funny little subplot weaves its way thru an intense, gory story. Keeps things moving and lightens the mood.
Start here if you wish, but don't miss Sanford's previous Davenport books! Great plots, character development, etc every single time.
Retired former magazine editor who is working harder than ever as Mr. Dad to his 14-year-old daughter.
"Another winner in the Prey series"
I've enjoyed just about all of Sandford's Prey series with Lucas Davenport. I also have become of fan of Vergil Flowers who makes his usual cameo in this story. The one thing this novel lacked was an excellent climax. You knew what was happening and there weren't any twists to getcha. Even the subplot conclusion left something to be desired. With that said, how can you not like these Davenport stories if you're a fan of this genre. And Richard Ferrone as narrator hits his usual home run. Keep 'em coming, Mr. Sandford.
Why ever would I do that?
"Sandford and Ferrone - Winners Once Again"
Is it possible to fall in love with an author/narrator/protagonist combo? Yes, indeed. Sandford, Ferrone and that sometimes naughty Davenport rock the story.
John Sandford used incredibly good judgment choosing Richard Ferrone. Long live authors who "listen" to their own books being read!
I love espionage, legal, and detective thrillers but listen to most genres. Very frequent reviews. No plot spoilers! Please excuse my typos!
"Sandford deviates from his recipe!"
I've discussed author John Sandford's recipe for writing his detective thrillers in earlier reviews. In this novel he goes outside the twin cities to a small town and the antagonists are not "normal" serial killers. Stolen Prey involves a Mexican drug gang. Lucas' and Weather's adopted teen daughter is my favorite character in the more recent books in this series. This book also has Weather and their two young children as significant characters. Richard Ferrone narrates as always. I awarded Stolen Prey 5 stars but it is not one of the four best books in the series. This book was released in 2912.
Trivia: John Sandford is a pen name. The author's name is John Clay who was a well known journalist when he released his first books in 1989.
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Guidelines for maternal codeine use during breastfeeding
Parvaz Madadi, PhD, Myla Moretti, MSc, Nada Djokanovic, MD MSc, Pina Bozzo, Irena Nulman, MD FRCPC, Shinya Ito, MD FRCPC and Gideon Koren, MD FRCPC FACMT
November 2009
In light of the recent evidence of adverse events in infants whose mothers use codeine medication, we have been struggling with the issue of how to manage codeine analgesia in our postpartum patients. What are some guidelines for the safe use of codeine during breastfeeding?
Motherisk has summarized recent scientific evidence into suggested guidelines for the safe use of codeine during breastfeeding.
Compte tenu des récentes données scientifiques sur les événements indésirables survenus chez des nourrissons dont les mères prenaient des médicaments avec codéine, nous nous demandons comment procéder en ce qui a trait à ladministration postpartum danalgésiques avec codéine à nos patientes. Existe-t-il des directives sur lutilisation sans danger de la codéine pendant lallaitement?
Motherisk a résumé les données scientifiques récentes sous forme de lignes directrices proposées pour lutilisation sécuritaire de la codéine durant lallaitement.
It is widely recognized that maternal pain should be managed following delivery, but the issue of how to adequately provide this pain relief has not been resolved. Any medication prescribed during the postpartum period must be safe and effective for mothers without causing harm to breastfed infants. Although there is an absence of scientific data supporting its use,1 many institutions in North America prescribe the combination of acetaminophen (300 mg), codeine (30 mg), and caffeine (15 mg) (ie, Tylenol No. 3) for analgesia following cesarean section or episiotomy.2 The rationale for choosing codeine analgesia appears to be institutional tradition and years of experience in the hospital setting. However, mothers rarely have follow-up appointments once discharged from the hospital, and recent evidence of adverse drug reactions in breastfed infants whose mothers are prescribed outpatient codeine medication3–5 necessitates guidelines in this population (Boxes 1 and 2).
Postpartum use
A review of the pharmacologic mechanism of codeine analgesia sheds light on issues surrounding its postpartum use.6 Codeine is a prodrug that must be metabolized via the cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP 2D6) enzyme into morphine to elicit an analgesic effect7,8; however, the CYP 2D6 gene is highly polymorphic.9 While codeine is effective for most individuals worldwide who possess 2 functional copies of the gene, about 8% of Europeans do not possess any active gene copies, and thus are unable to receive analgesia.10 On the other hand, functional duplications of the CYP 2D6 gene (which range from 2% to 40% of individuals, depending on ethnic background10) enhance morphine biotransformation from codeine11 and have been associated with adverse events,12,13 including death in a breastfed infant.4,5 There are commercial tests available for CYP 2D6 genetic screening; however, clinical trials supporting its introduction in the hospital setting have not yet been performed.
|Box 1. Codeine use during breastfeeding
While maternal genotype should certainly be considered before codeine is prescribed, patient education might be an equally important preventive measure. Newborn infants appear to be most sensitive to the effects of narcotic opioids as compared with older infants5,14–16; however, many mothers are unaware of the symptoms of central nervous system (CNS) depression and what to look for in their babies. In any case in which a baby is not fed well, does not wake up to be fed, does not gain weight, or shows limpness, he or she should be examined by a physician. These symptoms tend to appear after 4 days3,5 of continuous breastfeeding while using codeine and are likely due to the accumulation of morphine in the infant.17 It follows that higher maternal codeine dose is associated with a higher risk of neonatal adverse events.3,5 Thus, if pain still necessitates codeine after 4 days, an attempt should be made to decrease the dose or to switch to non-codeine painkillers (eg, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).5 There is also a strong correlation between CNS depression in the mother and the breastfed baby,5 which can serve as a warning flag for mothers; if a mother herself feels groggy or sedated, her baby should be examined by a physician for signs of CNS depression as well.
|Box 2. Motherisk guidelines for safe use of medications that contain codeine during breastfeeding: These guidelines are based on the available scientific data
As the postpartum length of hospital stay has decreased in Canada,18 the onus for providing a safe and effective analgesic for maternal outpatient use has increased. The strategy of replacing codeine with another opioid analgesic is troublesome in the absence of safety data and clinical experience. However, if codeine is to remain the first-line treatment of postpartum pain, practitioners, as well as patients, should be educated on its risks.
Motherisk questions are prepared by the Motherisk Team at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ont. Dr Madadi, Ms Moretti, Ms Bozzo, and Drs Djokanovic and Ito are members of the Motherisk Program. Dr Nulman is Associate Director and Dr Koren is Director of the Motherisk Program. Dr Koren is supported by the Research Leadership for Better Pharmacotherapy during Pregnancy and Lactation. He holds the Ivey Chair in Molecular Toxicology in the Department of Medicine at the University of Western Ontario in London.
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Vol.55, No. 11, November 2009, pp.1077 - 1078
Copyright © 2009 by The College of Family Physicians of Canada
- Nauta M, Landsmeer ML, Koren G. Effectiveness and safety of NSAIDs versus acetaminophen/codeine in the treatment of maternal post partum pain: a systematic review. Am J Surg 2009;198:25661. [Medline]
- Peter EA, Janssen PA, Grange CS, Douglas MJ. Ibuprofen versus acetaminophen with codeine for the relief of perineal pain after childbirth: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ 2001;165(9):12039.
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- Koren G, Cairns J, Chitayat D, Gaedigk A, Leeder SJ. Pharmacogenetics of morphine poisoning in a breastfed neonate of a codeine-prescribed mother. Lancet 2006;368(9536):704. [Medline]
- Madadi P, Ross CJ, Hayden MR, Carleton BC, Gaedigk A, Leeder JS, et al. Pharmacogenetics of neonatal opioid toxicity following maternal use of codeine during breastfeeding: a case-control study. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2009;85(1):315. Epub 2008 Aug 20. [Medline]
- Madadi P, Koren G. Pharmacogenetic insights into codeine analgesia: implications to pediatric codeine use. Pharmacogenomics 2008;9(9):126784. [Medline]
- Chen ZR, Somogyi AA, Reynolds G, Bochner F. Disposition and metabolism of codeine after single and chronic doses in one poor and seven extensive metabolisers. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1991;31(4):38190. [Medline]
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- Human Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Allele Nomenclature Committee [website]. CYP2D6 allele nomenclature. Human Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Allele Nomenclature Committee; 2009. Available from: www.cypalleles.ki.se/cyp2d6.htm. Accessed 2009 Feb 5.
- Sistonen J, Sajantila A, Lao O, Corander J, Barbujani G, Fuselli S. CYP2D6 worldwide genetic variation shows high frequency of altered activity variants and no continental structure. Pharmacogenet Genomics 2007;17(2):93101. [Medline]
- Kirchheiner J, Schmidt H, Tzvetkov M, Keulen JT, Lötsch J, Roots I, et al. Pharmacokinetics of codeine and its metabolite morphine in ultra-rapid metabolizers due to CYP2D6 duplication. Pharmacogenomics J 2007;7(4):25765. Epub 2006 Jul 4. [Medline]
- Gasche Y, Daali Y, Fathi M, Chiappe A, Cottini S, Dayer P, et al. Codeine intoxication associated with ultrarapid CYP2D6 metabolism. N Engl J Med 2004;351(27):282731. Erratum in: N Engl J Med 2005;352(6)638. [Google Scholar]
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- Way WL, Costley EC, Leongway E. Respiratory sensitivity of the newborn infant to meperidine and morphine. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1965;6:45461. [Medline]
- Koren G, Butt W, Chinyanga H, Soldin S, Tan YK, Pape K. Postoperative morphine infusion in newborn infants: assessment of disposition characteristics and safety. J Pediatr 1985;107(6):9637. [Medline]
- Bouwmeester NJ, Hop WC, van Dijk M, Anand KJ, van den Anker JN, Tibboel D. Postoperative pain in the neonate: age-related differences in morphine requirements and metabolism. Intensive Care Med 2003;29(11):200915. Epub 2003 Jul 25. [Medline]
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07-07-2013, 01:38 AM #1Member Goldfish
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My platy hides all day
I have a new tank setup with the following
8- neon tetra's
4- albino Cory's
3- red platys
1- small angel fish
One of the red platys hides in a cave all day and very rarely comes out. This has been happening since I bought the small angel fish. Did I make a bad choice with the angel fish? Or is this normal platy behavior ?
07-07-2013, 03:21 AM #2Senior Member Red tailed catfish
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How big is your tank?
How new is your tank and did you add all the fish at one time? If you didn't, what order did you put the fish in?
Generally speaking, new fish will all be different in how long it takes for them to become comfortable in their new surroundings - some fish will hide, others will start swimming around right away and explore things.
It's possible that a more aggressive fish, such as an angel (a cichlid which can be semi-aggressive), will take a dislike to other fish in the tank right away and that fish (or several of them) will stay away out of fear.
Third question, are you familiar with cycling? I'm assuming you did not cycle the tank 1st before adding all those fish but I could be wrong.
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I have a 55 gallon, I completed cycling of the tank a few weeks ago and added fish in the following order: each addition was a wait of at least 4-5 days
1. 3 neon tetras
2. 5 neon tetras
3. 3 red platys, 2 died within 24 -48 hours. checked the water, all normal - 0-0-0
4. a week later added 4 albino catfish
5. added 1 small blue marble angelfish, that may have been when the platy started hiding
6. I added 2 more red platys, thinking that would get him out of hiding
I am planning on a small 20 gal long cichlid tank with maybe two dwarf cichlids. Woul dthe angel fish be a better fit in that tank?
20 gallon is too small for an angel. a 29 or 30 would be the absolute minimum size for a single angle.
About the platies - what Imma said could very well be true. Question: do you know if you have all males or all females? best ratio is 2 females to 1 male so that the male doesn't pester one female to death. if you have 2 males and 1 female, that may be why she's hiding.
Just to make certain about cycling - how did you cycle your tank? I'm asking because it's unusual for a cycled tank to not have any nitrates. What type of a test kit are you using? stripes or the API master liquid test kit?
you have a very small bio load for that size of a tank, however, so it's all together possible you have 0 or low nitrates.
additional note: cory cats like schools. I'd increase your numbers to at least 6 and you could easily do 8 - 10 in your 55 gallon.
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07-08-2013, 10:58 AM #6Senior Member Red tailed catfish
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If I were you, I'd rehome that angel - they are not known for being good "community" fish and will try and eat any fish that will fit into its mouth - that's why I don't own one (though I'd love to) - I own neons as well.
I've read stories of cichlids that "took" over a tank and all the other fish cowered in a corner - I don't know if yours is doing that but if you are interested in having an unstressed tank, the angel doesn't seem to belong there - once fish start losing color & hiding, you are looking at potential illness as talldutchie suggested.
Agree with Amelia that it's not the best idea to stick that angel in a 20 just to move it - I'd see about returning it to the store or find someone who can take it off your hands.
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The LFS took back the Angel fish and gave me a store credit, so I solved the immediate problem. The platy is still hiding, maybe she doesn't know the Angel is gone :)


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"Your dog learns as much by doing his work right,by your praise and encouragement, as he does by your displeasure and correction." DLWalters
I would love to see what the definition of "aggression" is here. It sounds to me that the dog is just using an out mechanism that all dogs will to escape pressure. I think that a mountain is being made out of a molehill here and personally love to FF a dog like this because all you have to do is channel that bite to the bumper and the dog normally picks things up really fast. I do agree that if you lack the know how that you should send your dog to a pro but I don't believe this is a dominance or aggression issue, just a different response than some have seen in the handful of dogs that they have FF. Just my opinion.
I agree it is not a dominance issue...I believe it is just a response to the pressure..I'll bite you because it hurts..( aggression). The dog is telling the handler don't do that again...Since the dog can't flight it only has one way to go and that is to fight, grab what ever is putting that pressure on them ....Some dogs are just more passive and stand there and yell ...As stated on here before ,you can put pressure on but you can't take it back off...This is why I recommend getting help..It takes experience to deal with a dog that has resorted to that kind of response to pressure....and not get bitten ...yet get the dog through the process...Steve S
"Your dog learns as much by doing his work right,by your praise and encouragement, as he does by your displeasure and correction." DLWalters
While I wouldn't choose to be in the OP's shoes *on purpose*, if it should happen to me I would love the opportunity to go see Sharon and learn a thing or two about FF.
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G1157, Lagoon Pumping and Irrigating Equipment
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Lagoons are an important part of many Missouri livestock waste management systems. In addition to providing relatively low-cost storage for wastes, lagoons biologically degrade and liquefy manure for pumping and distribution onto pasture or crop land.
Lagoons definitely should not be considered final disposal impoundments for animal wastes. Pumping and distributing wastes onto the land is necessary for:
Although the equipment required for pumping and distributing lagoon effluent may be similar to conventional irrigation equipment, the smaller volume of water handled in lagoons generally allows the use of smaller and less costly systems. Table 1 gives average annual pump-down volumes for lagoons receiving wastes from livestock.
NoteT he pump-down volumes for lagoons are less than the volumes of water normally handled in conventional irrigation systems. Thus, the lesser volume of lagoon water requires smaller and less sophisticated irrigating equipment.
Table 1Average annual pump-down volume for lagoons.
The types of systems suitable for distributing lagoon effluent fall into two major categories
Gated pipe systemsThese systems consist of a pump or gravity flow arrangement from the lagoon to a distribution pipe that has holes at intervals along its length. Lagoon effluent is discharged through the holes at a rate compatible with the land slope and soil infiltration capability. The gated distribution pipe usually is laid as level as possible across the upper end of a sloped soil-plant filter or waste receiving area. Gated pipe or surface irrigation systems are suitable for land slopes from 0.2 to 5.0 percent. Flatter slopes result in ponding of effluent at the discharge point of the gated pipe, while steeper slopes cause effluent runoff with little opportunity for infiltration into the soil.
The advantages of gated pipe systems are relatively low cost, low operating pressures, and even distribution of effluent if the holes in the pipe are properly located and sized. The disadvantages of gated pipe systems are high labor and management to ensure the proper operation of the systems. Gated pipe systems do not perform well on uneven or steeply sloped land. Traditionally, gated pipe has been used to irrigate row crops. However, properly designed and managed gated pipe systems have been used successfully to distribute lagoon effluent onto grassed areas.
Simple, low-cost gated pipe systems can be made by drilling holes at 30- to 40-inch intervals in plastic pipe. Such distribution systems would be limited to small lagoons because flow rates would be 50 gallons per minute or less with 2-inch plastic pipe.
Commercially manufactured aluminum gated pipes, 4 to 8 inches in diameter, will provide greater flow rates at increased cost. The gates on commercially manufactured pipe usually are adjustable to provide even flow at the desired rate through each individual gate. Gated pipe systems usually are hand carried from one point to another on the soil-plant filter area to ensure full coverage. Pressure in gated pipe systems usually does not exceed 20 to 30 pounds per square inch.
Sprinkler systems are more suited to the rolling terrain found in many areas of Missouri. With sprinklers, the water application rate is near the infiltration capability of the soil. Hence, potential for runoff is reduced even on steeper slopes. Sprinkler systems generally include a pump at the lagoon, aluminum or buried plastic pipe to carry effluent to the soil-plant filter, and some type of sprinkler or sprinklers to distribute the effluent. In addition to their suitability for rolling or steeply sloped land, some sprinkler systems can be designed with considerably less labor than gated pipe systems. Sprinkler systems usually operate in the range of 40 to 120 pounds per square inch pressure.
Hand-carry sprinkler systemsThe simplest and least costly sprinkler systems are the hand carry or hand move types that require labor input for setting up and moving the system. Such systems are usually 4-inch or 6-inch pipe with one or more sprinklers which tee off the main line at the appropriate intervals. Nozzle sizes for these systems usually are in the 1/2- to 1-inch range and typically cover 1/2 to 2 acres per sprinkler depending upon nozzle size and system operating pressure. Although some labor input is required, these systems are applicable because of their relatively low cost.
Stationary big gunThis system includes a pump and main line similar to the hand carry system, but with a single large-volume gun sprinkler replacing hand move sprinklers. Advantages of the big gun system include larger flow rates and a larger wetted area so less labor is required in moving the sprinkler. Some big guns are wheel-mounted to facilitate moving the unit. Stationary big guns typically have nozzle sizes ranging from 1 to 2 inches and operate best at pressures of 80 to 120 pounds per square inch. Coverage areas from 2.5 to 6.0 acres can be obtained with proper selection of nozzle size and operating pressure. Although stationary big guns cost more than smaller hand-carry systems, the reduced labor and higher flow rates may offset the higher cost.
The sprinkler systems already described require labor for movement from one set or location to another to ensure that the soil does not become saturated.
Traveling gunThis self-propelled unit covers larger areas than stationary sprinklers of the same size. Traveling guns consist of a conventional gun sprinkler mounted on wheels. A water-driven winch on the traveling gun pulls the unit across the ground by a cable anchored at the end of the field. This winch also may be driven (on some models) by a small gasoline engine. Such an arrangement prevents the possibility of solids plugging the water turbine. However, plugging problems are minimal when pumping effluent from properly sized lagoons.
In the typical water-driven traveling gun, water is directed to the traveling gun through a flexible hose pulled behind the unit. The distance a traveling gun can move between sets is dictated by the length of the flexible hose. Hose lengths from 330 to 660 feet are common and allow travel distances of 660 to 1,320 feet (twice the length of the hose). Effluent usually is carried by aluminum pipe from the lagoon to the point of connection with the flexible hose.
Traveling guns require pressure ranging from 75 to 120 pounds per square inch. Flow rates are from 100 to 800 gallons per minute. Typical coverages are 4 acres per set for small traveling guns to 13 acres per set for large traveling guns.
Large traveling guns, traditionally used for crop irrigation, are too costly to be used only for lagoon pumping. However, these units have been used successfully in dual-purpose applications for crop irrigation and lagoon pumping. Several manufacturers of irrigation equipment have small traveling gun systems that may be competitive in cost with the hand move or stationary big gun sprinklers. These units are adaptable to the rolling terrain often encountered near lagoons and are easily transported.
Center pivot irrigation systemsObviously, these systems must be used primarily for crop irrigation. However, limited experience indicates that lagoon effluent can be distributed successfully through center pivot systems. In some cases, the irrigation reservoir also serves as the lagoon receiving livestock wastes. In such cases, take care to ensure that the reservoir does not overflow, or that the overflow does not violate pollution laws and regulations.
If a lagoon and irrigation reservoir are located close together, a properly designed pump intake system may allow simultaneous withdrawal of liquid from both the irrigation reservoir and the lagoon. If the irrigation reservoir and lagoon are some distance apart, a pump at the lagoon probably will be required to inject the lagoon effluent into the pipe downstream from the pump serving the center pivot system. Another alternative is to pump or drain the lagoon effluent into the irrigation reservoir provided there is sufficient volume available. Regardless of the scheme selected, the use of center pivot systems for distributing lagoon effluent requires careful planning.
Most conventional irrigation pumps will handle lagoon effluent with little difficulty. Power-take-off pumps are used most often for pumping lagoon effluent. Pumps with integral power units are usually too costly unless they have another application.
The pump intake should be floated 1 to 2 feet below the surface of the lagoon. This keeps the intake free of floating debris and above the sludge layer at the bottom of the lagoon. Properly designed lagoons operate with a sludge layer (usually 6 to 18 inches thick) but do not require agitation prior to pumping.
Lagoons should never be allowed to overflow and should be in the pumped down condition going into the fall and winter months. This ensures that maximum volume is available for waste and runoff accumulation during the winter and early spring. Lagoons should not be pumped dry because adequate levels of bacteria must remain in the lagoon to degrade incoming wastes after the lagoon is pumped down. Consult the designer of the lagoon or MU Extension for information on pumping your particular lagoon.
The proper design and equipment selection for irrigation systems requires detailed knowledge of terrain elevations, pipe friction losses, suction head and performance specifications. Consult your local MU Extension specialist, a qualified consulting engineer or other qualified individuals for assistance in system design.
System flow rate, which depends on the time available for pumping, is the criteria usually used to size systems. Table 2 gives the pumping time required for different flow rates for the average annual pump down volumes in Table 1.
Table 2Pumping time required to distribute the annual average pump-down volume
The costs of equipment procurement should fit into the economic framework of the livestock production facility. There are several ways to get equipment:
Purchase a small system with components large enough for expansion. If crop irrigation is anticipated in the future, consider purchasing a system with major components suitable for crop irrigation.
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Original post made by downtown diner, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Aug 25, 2008
So, when might that happen? A beautiful dining experience was ruined this weekend by Harley riders sitting at the light and revving their engines for minutes at a time. Several diners walked to the sidewalk and threatened to throw something at the riders yet the loud revving continued. This kind of careless disregard for people, and the complete lack of any enforcement, causes many of us to want nothing less than a complete end to any Harleys in this town.
Comments (39)
a resident of Downtown
on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Oh sure. Throw things at them. That'll fix it!!
Revving the throttle/engine is a Harley driver's way of saying.. "You're sooooo good lookin'!"
Sit back and enjoy it! People who eat outdoors will hear outdoor noises!
uncleharley.. I mean, unclehomerr..
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Aug 26, 2008 at 4:50 am
I'm with unclehomerr. You want to dine out, be waited on and yet you "pay" for a table on a sidewalk? And expect silence? *sheesh*
If you want a nice dining experience, try taking a table INSIDE a restaurant. Or better yet, stay home where you can control your surroundings to some extent.
When did Main Street get so "stuffy?"
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:03 am
I don't know where downtown diner was but our family was seated inside a restaurant with doors and windows closed when the harley riders pulled up to the light. The noise was deafening. It isn't flattering, it isn't enjoyable and it isn't funny. Grow up guys and take that nonsense somewhere else. Like about a thousand miles from where we have to hear it. Not wanting the windows rattled and our eardrums assaulted has nothing to do with being "stuffy".
a resident of Livermore
on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:25 am
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Aug 26, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Why are some motorcycles quiet and others deafening loud? It's obviously possible to have a quiet one, and they should be required to be. Don't cars have to have mufflers?
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Aug 26, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Harley owners pride themselves on the noise and yes, they are required to have mufflers. Cars that speed are breaking the law and so are motorcycles that make too much noise. Why don't our Pleasanton police officers cite them? Who knows. These loud bikes, and the people who rev the engines up to make even more noise, need to be removed from our streets. If the Harley riders want to hang out at Tullys and show off their bikes, fine. No one is objecting to that. Just knock off the noise! We are not impressed.
a resident of Beratlis Place
on Aug 26, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Like Cholo many of them are making up for thier short commings
a resident of Livermore
on Aug 26, 2008 at 8:53 pm
wha chu gonna do? i am so scare of you...
learn to spell...tee hee hee, tee hee hee...
a resident of Livermore
on Aug 26, 2008 at 9:00 pm
harley guy...i am so impress...
a resident of Pleasanton Heights
on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:11 pm
The noise issue with "murder" cycles on Main Street is hardly a new one. A big reason I stay away. From the beginning I viewed it as something deserving of the receiving end of a 25 mm exploding round from a Bradley (or a burst of three). However, no one seems to have complained, until now.
I think Cholo's Plutonians somehow think it is quaint to have their downtown dominated on weekends by pot-bellied, bearded, and long-haired over 50 hell's angels wanna-bees with money to burn but no brains to go with it. So, put up with it.
For me, some day I may actually care to spend more time downtown and then I'm gonna buy me a Bradley when they hit the surplus market and drive it down Main, 25 mm gun and all.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Aug 27, 2008 at 6:53 am
If the noise exceeds legal decibel levels, the police can cite the offenders -- including kids playing their car stereos too loud while driving down Main Street.
But I still say, why pay to eat on a sidewalk and then bitch about it?
a resident of Amador Valley High School
on Aug 27, 2008 at 7:06 am
Revving the motor endlessly is what gives these guys a bad rep. These "loud" bikes mentioned are absolutely way beyond the legal db output allowed by law. The police are choosing to not enforce the law.
a resident of Amador Valley High School
on Aug 27, 2008 at 9:36 am
Has anybody waited until they parked their bikes....and then bump into one and knock it over?? If it happens everytime they drive like A-holes, then maybe they won't do it anymore....
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Aug 27, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Main Street Dining?, I guess you don't read too well. The complaints were from people who were INSIDE not on the sidewalk. No matter, the noise is unreasonable and if our cops would bother to enforce it we would not have to use UNreasonable's suggestion. Although I think it would be great to try it, the "pot-bellied, bearded, long-haired, hell's angels wanna-bees" need a dose of their own medicine. Now that's a show I would pay to see.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Aug 27, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Downtown Diner -- The comment BY YOU of "Several diners walked to the sidewalk and threatened to throw something at the riders yet the loud revving continued" lead me to believe these were outside (and immature) diners.
Are any of those complaining about lack of enforcement taking their words from this message board down to the Police Station? And are you asking they enforce just the (again, YOUR words) "Harley riders sitting at the light" or also the kids pumping music out their car windows?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Aug 27, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Yeah...what about the car stereos and now that you mentioned it, how about doing something with all those strollers!! there should be a stroller lane in the street because theres not enough room on the sidewalks!!! A crying baby is just as annoying as a motorcycle. And if we are trying to improve the downtown experience, then how about banning dogs too. They are filthy animals and they should be able to walk up and smell myself, or my family.... Lets start somewhere people....
a resident of Downtown
on Aug 27, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I never considered that my music bothered anyone. I'll confess I do turn the volume up a bit to drown out the noise of forks scraping the plate and wine corks popping. I thought all those people running out to the curb just wanted to hear Little Richard! Maybe if I stopped and threw something at them.
a resident of Livermore
on Aug 27, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Can we all get along? hahahahahahahahahahahah...tee hee hee, tee hee hee...
a resident of Amador Estates
on Aug 29, 2008 at 2:33 pm
It really does ruin a nice dining experience when those damn motorcycles have to make so much noise. It would be nice it they'd be hit with a really severe fine or heck, even jail time. It's sad that people can't be considerate on their own and we need to have laws to enforce common decency.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Aug 29, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I used to enjoy sitting downlown in the evening or on the weekends to enjoy a nice dinner outside (or even inside) at one of the restaurants on main street. However, the Harleys have been an extreme nuisance.
A small amount of noise is unavoidable anywhere you choose to eat outside, but what the Harleys do is excessive. There are times they make it sound like a jet aircraft is about to take off. I wish the police would finally do something about this.
a resident of Livermore
on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Noise and toxic smells fill downtown. I find it curious that nobody seems to be too concerned about the filth that you ingest when you swallow. Sheeeeeeeeeeesh...
a resident of Livermore
on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Can't blame illegals for reving up their HOGS....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...
a resident of Livermore
on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Sorry folks it wasnt motor cycles making the noise its the hot air escaping my pinhead
a resident of Pleasanton Heights
on Aug 30, 2008 at 7:23 am
that's OK Cholo. There's no ordinance on being a leaky pinhead yet.
Nobody dining on Main Street expects it to be silent, and people do tolerate the occasional rev. And most of them do. But there are a few Harley riders who look around first to make sure they have an audience and then gun and gun and gun. that's just rude and stupid. As usual, a few immature jerks tar everyone.
But back to the original point. Are the cops going to do anything about it? Are they actually going to get out of their air-conditioned, sound-proofed offices on these hot summer days.
Hey Chief Fraser, care to comment about when your're going to walk the talk?
a resident of Livermore
on Aug 30, 2008 at 9:18 am
Chief Fraser is the good guy here so pipe down. What so many folks don't understand is that you could be having more fun if you took a few moments toname the Hippo...HOORAY! hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...now, jump on it!!!
Why not try being more polite and take the high road...hahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahhaha...why diners are more concerned about HOGS and not exhaust and toxic waste is something that I simply don't understand...tee hee hee, tee hee hee....
a resident of Livermore
on Aug 30, 2008 at 12:05 pm
or, eat crow...now is the time to live and let live....hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahaha
a resident of another community
on Aug 30, 2008 at 12:23 pm
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Aug 30, 2008 at 3:49 pm
It's time that PPD started agressively enforcing this. Main Street is high profile for Pleasanton and very close to the police station. If you can do as you please here, expect trouble of greater magnitude in other parts of the City. A zero tolerance for illegal behavior, such as exhibition of speed, prevents things like the multiple armed robberies we've seen this month. For skeptics, research what affect William Bratton's "broken window" policy did to crime in NYC.
a resident of Livermore
on Aug 30, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Is revvvvvvvvinng a form of free speech?
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Aug 30, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Dear Cholo,
#1 revving is NOT a form of free speech
#2 trust me, Chief Fraser does NOT want to have your personal endorsement
#3 believe it or not no one has blamed ILLEGALS for this problem
#4 crawl back under the rock you came from
#5 get a life, no one values what you say since you have no life
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Aug 30, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Up to your old imposter tricks again? Cholo is at least familiar enough with the real Stacey of Amberwood/Wood Meadows to know I don't tell him to get a life. The greatest irony in all this is that what you write applies to yourself.
a resident of Livermore
on Aug 31, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Stacey is RIGHT. SOMETIMES SHE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO RIGHT ON THAT I THINK THAT I WROTE THE POST! HOORAY!
a resident of Oak Hill
on Sep 1, 2008 at 2:03 am
This is too funny and I don't even own a Harley!!!
A few excerpts that were very amusing:
Diners threatened to throw something at them from the sidewalk but they continued to rev um....
Complete end to Harleys from this town....
Loud bikes and people that rev the engine need to be removed from our streets....
Pop them with a Bradley 25mm exploding round - maybe three....
Buy a surplus Bradley and drive it down Main Street...with cannon attached....
And The Winner Is: Wait until they park their bikes....then bump into one and knock it over(UNreasonable and downtown diner, when do you plan to do this? I'd like to be present at this event. It's been a long time since I've witnessed a good old fashion a== whooping applied by a pot-bellied, bearded, long-haired, Hell's Angel wanna-be)....:)
a resident of California Somerset
on Sep 3, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Stacey and Cholo sittin in a tree BLUCKKKKK!!!!!
a resident of Vineyard Avenue
on Sep 3, 2008 at 4:25 pm
We were having breakfast at Vic's outside when a guy from the table next to us left and fired up his hog. The back end was pointed directly at us, he didn't care, and he took his sweet time revving before he pulled away, while we choked on the exhaust. My young daughter covered here ears. We talked about how they think it makes them look important, but really it makes them look stupid. Obviously, they're making up for inadequacies in other (ahem) areas. Same goes for the loud stereos.
And we live near Vineyard and Bernal by the bridge. Even with our windows closed, we're rattled by the revving at all hours. That's aside from the squeeling tires as cars speed around the corner toward Livermore, and the BOM ba BOM BOM of their stereos while they're waiting at the light.
a resident of Val Vista
on Sep 4, 2008 at 12:05 am
I sat out on main with my son having dinner outside the 360 Buritto, there is average bike noise which is noisy but I can deal with it.
Until there was one time with this guy whose bike must have parts added to exaggerate the sound, he sat reving it showing off to his buddies, then rode down main it was like gunshots, my ears were in pain from it and the jerk came back through again.
I'm glad PPD is doing something but about the noise but its a shame immature guys like the one I mentioned that are wrecking it for the more respectful bikers.
a resident of Oak Hill
on Sep 4, 2008 at 2:30 am
On Channel 30 "Pleasanton Cops" a PPD officer said it is a violation of state laws to make modifications to factory installed equipment on vehicles and motorcycles, such as replacing the muffler to produce more sound and lowering the vehicle body(body can't be lower than the bottom of the wheel rim). He also stated if, in the officer's opinion, the noise was over the limit a citation could be issued.
There you go - stop threatning to throw dinner rolls, remove them from "our" streets, push over bikes or pop them with a 25mm cannon. Instead, start calling the police department, if you so desire....
a resident of Downtown
on Sep 5, 2008 at 6:30 pm
The Pleasanton police need to issue tickets to these idiots on loud motorcycles. It's disrespectful, and not just on main street. The police would probably find these idiots have other un-resolved citations or warrants that would get these retards off the streets.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 8, 2008 at 12:14 pm
What has happened to Pleasanton? It has become a bunch of whiners! You make it sound like these are bad people riding down the streets of Pleasanton! Most of these riders are just like you. They work hard every day and on the weekends want to enjoy some down-time so they get on their motorcycles and ride. Yes, some are louder than they should be but you shouldn't blame all riders for a few rude ones. If you don't like the exhaust then you should be eating indoors!
Quit your whining and start enjoying your own life. I think you are just jealous because your wife won't let you have your own Harley.
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That video is hilarious...every time I see it I laugh my rear off.
Once again it doesn't look like we're going to have enough ice here in my part of Missouri. I have one friend who had a day off right before our last warm up and he was able to fish one pond. He said the ice was barely 4 inches which really isn't thick enough to suit me most of the time.


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That sounds about right. The commericals say fall.
That sounds about right. The commericals say fall.
Some SOA actors news.
And the new commerical airing on FX shows two of the bikers dealing with a dog that's been fed meth!
Sept. 8 is the return date!
I started a season 2 thread with a brand new video preview of the second season. Geeze it looks awesome. Maybe we'll attract new SSG members to our SAMCROW charter club we've got going on here.
Only other topic that might concern us about Season 1 is when the DVD comes out?
[FONT=Courier New]So FX ran the first 3 episodes last Saturday night and I watched them.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Courier New]I found this to be extraordinarily bad TV in every sense of the word bad.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Courier New]The dialogue and acting was marginal when the male characters were in the scenes, but when it was just the female characters, the dialogue and acting was 1970's made for TV bad.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Courier New]These people are real scumbags (the characters, not the people who play them. I am a big fan of Ron, Katey, and even Kim Coates...) and I found that the only person I liked was the cop (not the crooked old guy, but the younger guy who was supposed to take over). And even he is kinda jerky. [/FONT]
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[FONT=Courier New]Oh, and Sprague Grayden's character (whatever her name is, it was late...).[/FONT]
[FONT=Courier New]Having said all of that, I will continue to watch the replay episodes of Season 1 (2 more to air tomorrow after midnight) and will probably continue to watch into Season 2.[/FONT]
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You remind me of Data in Star Trek Generations.
He gets the emotion chip so he can experience feelings for his first time.
Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg) pours him a drink.
Data says he hates it.
Guinan asks him if he wants more.
Data says "yes please."
The show is about "scumbags." Try as hard as I can, I haven't been able to stoop that low myself. It's not easy being a scumbag. Somehow I'd have to really work hard at it. But I'm fascinated by it for exactly that reason.
Imagine me, a Star Wars collector who makes a modest effort at being a baseball jock, joining a biker gang. Laughing already? Yeah - it's exactly that: the life I would probably never allow myself to lead.
If you're fascinated by this, try "Breaking Bad" on AMC. It's one of the few other TV shows I watch. A critically ill cancer patient who happens to be an ingenious high school chemistry teacher, becomes the kingpin meth cook of New Mexico and a ruthless criminal gang leader so he can leave money behind for his pregnant wife and disabled son. Allan Cranston stars.
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[FONT=Courier New]I love Breaking Bad! That is a VERY interesting show. Walter White's transformation from Chem teacher to ruthless drug dealer is AMAZING.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Courier New]Bryan Cranston is the name of the actor who plays Walter White.[/FONT]
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It's back Tuesday night!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!
I will be missing it and catching the Monday night repeat before Tuesday's next new episode.
It's my best friend's birthday and I'm meeting friends up in Anaheim for Disneyland followed by the Angels game (vs. Seattle).
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|Bonefish, Tarpon, and other Obsessions Turquoise water, silver demons on the fly
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|Damn it. You better have a glass for me and the others on here. That stuff is good.
Trucha -
Thanks for bringing me back... although I was on Culebra and Porta Del Sol area of the main island it definitely makes me think of my recent visit.
1.5 bottles of Ron Del Barrilito left...
This is the Malecón in Esperanza. The town will be to our left. Behind the plams sticking over the water is a strip of land that I would walk out to before dinner and catch snappers.
I heard that the island had a beach called La Peña so I just had to try it.
Here I am with a small snapper at La Peña. Here I had a sea turtle come up and look at me when I was fishing. Neat.
The next day we were at the totally opposite end of the island at Punta Arenas. And, we were in even more seclusion. Half through the morning, a couple of U.S. girls joined us on the beach. I was casting my Pepe Prawn when I got picked up.
When I was working on the fish, I saw a guide poling a client coming up the beach. I had made contact with him via email so we exchanged greetings.
The guide asked me if I was going to kill the Barjack and my answer was "Not today.".
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Vieques, Puerto Rico
My wife and I had a wonderful time on the island of Vieques. Most of the beaches we were the only beach goers and only once I saw another person fly fishing (more on that later). We weren't even off the island, when my wife asked me when we can return - this time with our kids; the beaches were super kid safe. My wife mentioned maybe we can go during Christmas vacation - Sounds good to me.
This is where I caught and lost a bonefish. And, it probably the most crowded beach we encountered outside of the town of Esperanza. I am on a turtle grass flat to the back/right of the photo. The flat drops down onto some boat flats halfway between me and where my wife took the photo. Anyway, I saw the fish, fifiteen inches or so come up off the sand onto the grass. The flat has a horseshoe shape to it. The bonefish was hugging the edge of it and took something about half way round. I quickly rolled cast in front of it about twenty feet and it went after it. It is remarkable how fast they are - it almost disapeared. There was a flash of fish where I cast and I stripped striked and we were off. The reel went around about a couple of dozen times and came back to me empty. Oh, well...
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Banna JC, Vera Becerra LE, Kaiser LL, Townsend MS. Using qualitative methods to improve questionnaires for Spanish speakers: assessing face validity of a food behavior checklist. J Am Diet Assoc. 2010 Jan;110(1):80-90.
This article describes the steps that were taken to develop a Spanish language version of the Food Behavior Checklist (FBC) in preparation for validity testing. The FBC is an evaluation instrument developed for low income, low literacy populations receiving nutrition education. Steps included translation with back translation, photo modification, cognitive interviews, additional modification, and readability scoring. The research was funded by the Network. http://www.adajournal.org/article/S0002-8223(09)01678-2/abstract
The Economic Costs of Physical Inactivity, Obesity, and Overweight in California Adults: Heath Care, Workers' Compensation, and Lost ProductivityThis topline report, released by the California Department of Health Services, examines the link between physical inactivity, obesity, and overweight as it relates to heath care, workers' compensation, and lost productivity. The findings highlight the rapid increase in costs related to physical inactivity, obesity, and overweight among California adults and identifies the potential for significant cost savings.
Does 5-a-day Pay? by Karen M. Jetter, James A. Chalfant and Daniel A. Sumner.This Agricultural Issues Center brief (PDF) reports results from a larger study developed for DHS and the California Nutrition Network. The brief examines the potential gains to growers should California consumers adopt the 5-a-day recommendation for fruits and vegetables, the 7-a-day recommendation and the 7-a-day specific commodity subgroup recommendations for a cancer prevention diet.
Center for Advanced Studies in Nutrition and Social Marketing The Center conducts research to increase the effectiveness of nutrition and physical activity social marketing campaigns; it's work also includes training of and technical support for community practitioners and oversight of mini-grants related to social marketing. The Center maintains a library of survey instruments for measuring dietary, physical activity, and food insecurity behavior, environments, and related information. http://socialmarketing-nutrition.ucdavis.edu/tools/somarktools.php. Initially funded by the Cancer Research program, the Center is now an ongoing project, and its work has resulted in multiple scholarly publications on topics of interest to the Network for a Healthy California and its partners.
Cassady D, Mohan V. Doing well by doing good? A supermarket shuttle feasibility study. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2004 Mar-Apr;36(2):67-70. An investigation whether supermarket-sponsored shuttles can be self-supporting or make a profit in low-income urban areas.
Cassady D, Housemann R, Dagher C. Measuring cues for healthy choices on restaurant menus: development and testing of a measurement instrument. Am J Health Promot. 2004 Jul-Aug;18(6):444-9. The development and testing of the Menu Checklist, an instrument intended for use by community members to assess cues for healthy choices in restaurants
Bell RA, Berger CR, Cassady D, Townsend MS. Portrayals of food practices and exercise behavior in popular American films. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2005 Jan-Feb;37(1):27-32. A content analysis of food, alcohol, and exercise and sport as portrayed in the 10 top-grossing films each year from 1991 to 2000
Cassady D, Townsend MS, Bell RA, Watnik M. Portrayals of branded soft drinks in popular American movies: a content analysis. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2006 Mar 9;3:4. An examination of how product placement may relate to marketing branded soft drinks in the global market based on a content analysis of America's top-ten grossing films from 1991 through 2000 that included portrayals of beverages
Cassady D, Jetter KM, Culp J. Is price a barrier to eating more fruits and vegetables for low-income families? J Am Diet Assoc. 2007 Nov;107(11):1909-15. Epub 2007 Oct 18. A comparison of the average cost of a market basket of fruits and vegetables from the Thrifty Food Plan and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, investigating variations in price by neighborhood income and by type of supermarket, and estimating the influence of a 2005 Dietary Guidelines fruit and vegetable basket on the food budget of a low-income family.
Project Oversight of Cancer Research Program (CRP) Projects: In addition to providing the seed money for the Center for Advanced Studies in Nutrition and Social Marketing, the California Department of Health Services' Cancer Research Program funded a number of Diet and Behavior Change Studies: --All studies were monitored by CPNS unless otherwise specified.
Herman DR, Harrison GG, Afifi AA, Jenks E. Effect of a targeted subsidy on intake of fruits and vegetables among low-income women in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (Not monitored by CPNS). Am J Public Health. 2008 Jan;98(1):98-105. Epub 2007 Nov 29. Researchers investigated if providing WIC clients a financial incentive in the form of a voucher for fruit and vegetable purchase at farmers' market or supermarkets for a six-month period would result in increased produce consumption. Participants were followed for an additional six months after the voucher distribution ended. From baseline to the end of the six months, supermarket participants were consuming 0.8 more servings/day of fruit and vegetables per 1000 kcal, and farmers' market participants were consuming 1.4 more servings/day. Increased consumption was sustained after six months, and consumption was significantly higher than that of women in a control group. The findings suggest that changes implemented to the WIC food package to add fruits and vegetables will have a positive effect on consumption among this population.
CDPS Dietary Instrument ValidationValidation of the CDPS fruit and vegetable module by comparing the limited 24-hour recall CDPS telephone-administered survey instrument to a face to face full 24-hour recall interview with food models used as a gold standard (comparison methodology is utilized in the National Nutrition Monitoring System). Completed
California Fruit and Vegetable Intake Calibration StudyExamination of ethnic/racial differences, gender differences, income differences and seasonal differences in fruit and vegetable consumption, as well as calibration of a less expensive, short form version of the fruit and vegetable module against the full fruit and vegetable module used in the CDPS. The study found no major month-to-month seasonality effects evident in the CDPS for total fruit and vegetable consumption or for either alone for adult Californians as a whole, for white adults or for Latino adults, in particular high-acculturation adults. Results are inconclusive for low-acculturation Latino adults. The African-American seasonality variation identified was mostly attributed to the month of December with its large and significant intakes of servings of total fruits and vegetables and of vegetables alone. However, this variation would not affect interpretation of CDPS data as it is not collected during December. Completed.
Cancer Prevention for African Americans in Los AngelesJetter KM, Cassady DL. The availability and cost of healthier food alternatives (PDF). Am J Prev Med. 2006 Jan;30(1):38-44.Investigation of healthy food availability in a low-income, African-American neighborhood in Los Angeles; Goal is was to increase availability of lowfat foods, fruits, and vegetables in grocery stores and restaurants using a community advocacy strategy and identify feasible, cost-effective community level indicators as proxies for consumption change. Pilot is completed; funded to expand project.
Findings from this study demonstrated that in low-income neighborhoods, a "healthier" food basket was more expensive than the standard and targeted healthier foods were less available.
Examination of Communication Factors Affecting PolicymakersMcDermott RJ, Berends V, McCormack Brown KR, Agron P, Black KM, Pitt Barnes S. Impact of the California Project LEAN school board member social marketing campaign (PDF) . Social Marketing Quarterly. XI (2):18-40, Summer 2005.Examination of communication factors affecting policy makers in the school system; goal is was to determine of how policy makers should be educated about school district policies that support healthy eating for low-income teens. (Pilot and full award; Monitored by CRP and CPNS) The case study publication describes the extensive formative research and subsequent extensive social marketing campaign among school board members Completed.
Online Nutrition and ScreeningPiloted an online nutrition assessment and screening tool. The long-range goal of this project provided simple, inexpensive methods for universal nutrition screening and counseling to individuals through insurers, worksites, schools and similar locations. The primary project outcome was a 12-week behavior-change program, delivered via email, to promote increased fruit and vegetable and reduced fat intake. Analyses of the worksite pilot results indicated substantial success. After twelve weeks, participants reported significant improvements in their food choices. Fifty-one percent reported eating more fruit, 47% reported eating more vegetables, 36% reported eating more salad, 47% indicated eating fewer hotdogs, and 51% reported eating fewer doughnuts by the end of the program. Completed.
The next step of this project was the applying the methodology to a low-income audience and developing the Little by Little CD-ROM. A randomized trial was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the one-time interactive experience of the Little by Little CD-ROM to increase fruit and vegetable intake among low-income women.
Block G, Wakimoto P, Metz D, Fujii ML, Feldman N, Mandel R, et al. A randomized trial of the Little by Little CD-ROM: demonstrated effectiveness in increasing fruit and vegetable intake in a low-income population (PDF). Prev Chronic Dis [serial online] 2004 Jul [date cited].
Restaurant Nutrition Program: Implementation and Evaluation: TREAT Yourself WellConduction of a social marketing campaign to increase low-fat food and fruit and vegetable consumption in restaurants; goals were to raise awareness and improve consumer attitudes to healthy menu items. Results showed significant improvements in consumers' awareness, beliefs and positive attitudes towards ordering the healthier menu selections during the course of the TREAT Yourself Well campaign. The sales data also demonstrated that consumers' ordering behavior can be modified by implementing different promotions; for example, the waitstaff incentive programs increased monthly sales of the targeted items as much as eightfold in one chain. Overall, the most cost-effective interventions were the waitstaff promotions, the restaurants' customer database mailings, gift certificates to health professionals, and the brochures. Completed.
Nutrition Education Among Low-income Vietnamese Americans in California (Not monitored by CPNS)Conduction of formative research on cancer risk factor knowledge, attitudes and behavior among low-income Vietnamese Americans in California; including development and testing of culturally-sensitive healthy diet and cancer risk factor reduction curriculum and training bilingual, bicultural community educators (Monitored by CRP). The five-lesson curriculum covers the topics of exercise, dietary recommendations and traditional foods, reducing dietary fat, fruits and vegetables, and alcohol and tobacco. Completed.
What Will I Fix to Eat: Exploring Meal Planning and Food ChoicesIdentification of sociological factors contributing to food choice processes of low-income California Latinas, including meal planning, factors contributing to an observed decline in fruit/vegetable consumption, and influencers of food shopping behavior. In-depth interviews were conducted with 30 Latinas in the greater Los Angeles area. Eight women were observed over a six-month period to explore in-store factors that influence shopping. Findings indicate that the participants perceived themselves as nurturers and protectors of the family. Food, food beliefs, meal planning, and meal preparation were dictated largely by what their children and spouses preferred. These preferences, however, were tempered by the money that was available for food, the participants' desire to provide nutritious meals for their families, and their repertoire (meals that they already knew how to prepare). Results also show that although the participants knew about the need to eat 5 A Day, they believed that the recommendation did not apply to them, but instead applied to younger people, older people, or some special group of people (those on diets, athletes). Despite this perception, the participants attributed health benefits to the consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially illness prevention.
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Once in Milan we found out how hot Italy can get with temps around 90-95 degrees with humidity. Our hotel/hostel was a big step down from Florence and we were both a little let down, but the front desk was nice enough so we cannot complain.
After a nap we met cousin Mike for pizza and beer. 9 liters of beer to be exact. Although Mike had to leave after the 6th because he had school in the AM. Chris and I closed the place down and went back to the hotel where he passed out and I made some skype calls.
We slept until 3pm the next day, badly in need of some rest. Instead of going out in the heat we stayed in the room and caught up with emails until we met Mike for dinner around 8:30. Mike took us to a wonderful little place where the owner was extremely polite and gracious. Most importantly the food was excellent, and the wine was a nice compliment. It was great seeing Mike for the first time in quite a while, and he was very nice to take time out of his finals week to show us around. Tomorrow it is off to Munich to meet up with Buddy!


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supplement and lighting schedule?
Couple of questions. As I do research there are a lot of differing opinions on supplements. Some say they don't use anything and only rely on frequent water changes others use only calcium and some use different "trace elements" brands. What are your thoughts and what have you had success with. Also, what lighting schedules do you use? I hear some people say they only use their light 7 hours which seems like very little to me. It seems that if you are trying to simulate a natural environment you would want a longer cycle with a dusk and dawn period to more closely mirror natural sunlight.
As far as dosing supplements go, you need to base that on your water parameters. Specifically: Alkalinity, calcium, and Magnesium. There are no two set-up that will use the same amount. My 120 has a few soft corals and I do not need to dos anything. My 180 has some SPS, LPS, softies, and a lot of coraline and I need to dose at higher levels to maintain my parameters.
Let your test results tell you when/if to dose. The links below can help with that.
As for lighting, I have my lights on for 9 hours on my 180 which has higher demanding corals
http://www.reefaquarium.com/2013/the...er-parameters/If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
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