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Fucking moronic.
I really hope this blows up in their faces, in hilarious fashion, and that in 3 or 4 years, everyone realizes they blew their best chance to win a title because of an artificial innings limit. The best part is Davey Johnson claiming that the shutdown was because all of the media hoopla had gotten into Strasburg's head. Hey, guess what, Nationals? You were the fucktards who said that he'd be shut down! Therefore, you created the media circus of wondering when he'd be done!
I mean, even if you accept the premise that Strasburg was going to be capped at 160 innings (which the media reported, and the Nationals denied; Strasburg finished the season at 159 1/3 IP), the team handled it about ham-fistedly as possible, coming up with a plan under the pretense that they wouldn't be contending and never altering it for the idea that they could possibly make the playoffs. They could have sent him on vacation for a few weeks during the summer to keep his innings down, they could have pulled him earlier from low-leverage game situations to keep his innings down ...
, they could have sent him to the bullpen. Instead they had him pitch a ton of low-leverage innings and shut him down in September. That's ... that's just horrible organizational management.
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I really hope, if nothing else, that Austin qualifies to be accepted into the non ambulatory arm of the upcoming trial. Lets watch as Eteplirsen rescues his ability to play those drums! Now THAT is what I'm talking about, and I hope it happens.
Greyzone bagging is not allowed with FDA as they (FDA) cannot play with rest of the people's life. Pharma business is in Trillions of Dollars simply based on FDA recommendations, world follows and closely watch USFDA protocols. One SCAM company like SRPT cannot decide the fate of FDA.
What a tool! Man, you show up here and spew nothing but unintelligent garbage. Like you know jack. In fact you are a wuss. Putting down the boy's and their families makes you feel your da man? Your just one sick puppy.
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That would be great.
Especially if he hasn't progressed to point where the drug is no longer effect.
How does Garabedian and board of directors sleep at night?
Their decision to go it alone to maximize profits has had a rather high cost to some.
How does Margaret Hamburg and the doctors in FDA's Neurological Products sleep at night? How do the folks at University of Leiden who out-licensed a patent that caused the development of a safe and effective drug for exon 51 sleep at night?
Pasteur and/or Ru I am not certain how you sleep at night.
And the effected boys probably don't sleep at night because of the steroids!
We have no way to predict what would have happened, if a partner had come forward or been engaged. GSK had some rights to the Wilton patents for years and apparently did nothing with them! It is not apparent whether the lack of reward in the Drisapersen trials is due to the drug or GSK screwing up the trial definition.
Partnerships usually don't leave the small guy in control. There are quite likely larger targets in Splice Switching than duchenne. Avi/Sarepta picked a target due to a dedicated Australian and its almost managable size for a small company.
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Pasteur- lower extremity muscles may be too fibrotic by early teens for DMD boys like Austin to walk again, but upper thoracic (diaphragm, lungs, heart) might still have enough salvageable dystrophin fiber. Recall, SRPT data has shown favorable PFTs and that is why FDA wants an older & non-ambulatory group to be studied. Ultimately, the clinical benefits in the approved drug label may different for age & preexisting severity of the DMD patient.
Yo Lou, lighten up
Pasteur, you continue to harp on CG and the board about going I alone, and that they need to partner. What does a partner bring to the table to add value? Absolutely nothing. You have not come up with anything concrete to support your position.
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KHOST, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A veteran Associated Press photographer who had covered wars around the world was shot dead and another reporter was wounded on Friday when an Afghan policeman opened fire on them in eastern Afghanistan, the news agency said.
The attack took place on the eve of a presidential election in Afghanistan that Taliban insurgents have pledged to disrupt through a campaign of bombings and assassinations.
The AP said photographer Anja Niedringhaus, 48, was killed and reporter Kathy Gannon, 60, wounded while they were sitting in the back of a car.
Niedringhaus, an acclaimed German photographer who had covered conflict zones including Kuwait, Iraq, Libya, Gaza and the West Bank, was killed instantly, according to an AP Television freelancer who witnessed the shooting.
Canadian reporter Kathy Gannon, who is based in Islamabad and has covered war and unrest in Afghanistan for 30 years, was shot twice and was receiving medical help, the AP said.
Gannon underwent surgery in the eastern city of Khost. The operation was described as successful and Gannon's condition was stable, the AP said.
"Anja and Kathy together have spent years in Afghanistan covering the conflict and the people there. Anja was a vibrant, dynamic journalist well-loved for her insightful photographs, her warm heart and joy for life. We are heartbroken at her loss," AP Executive Editor Kathleen Carroll, speaking in New York, told the agency.
The two journalists were in a remote small town on Afghanistan's border with Pakistan when the attack took place.
Taliban attacks on security forces, civilians and Westerners have been on the rise since the start of the year ahead of the vote, when Afghans will elect a successor to President Hamid Karzai, barred by the constitution from running again.
The assault on the AP journalists came just weeks after an Afghan journalist with the Agence France-Presse news agency was killed alongside eight other people when Taliban gunmen opened fire inside a luxury hotel in the centre of the capital, Kabul.
Also in March, a gunman shot dead Swedish journalist Nils Horner, 51, outside a restaurant in Kabul.
AP President Gary Pruitt described Niedringhaus in a memo to staff as "spirited, intrepid and fearless, with a raucous laugh that we will always remember".
"Anja is the 32nd AP staffer to give their life in pursuit of the news since AP was founded in 1846," he wrote.
"This is a profession of the brave and the passionate, those committed to the mission of bringing to the world information that is fair, accurate and important. Anja Niedringhaus met that definition in every way."
The AP said Niedringhaus and Gannon were travelling in a convoy of election workers delivering ballots from the centre of Khost city to the outskirts, in Tani district.
The area borders Pakistan's lawless North Waziristan region where many al Qaeda- and Taliban-linked militants are based.
The two had arrived in a heavily guarded district compound. As they were sitting in the car waiting for the convoy to move, a unit commander walked up to the car, yelled "Allahu Akbar" — God is Great — and opened fire with his AK-47, the AP said.
He then surrendered to the other police and was arrested.
Reuters colleagues also sent tributes.
"Anja was an inspiration to two generations of photographers," said Chris Helgren, Editor-in-Charge, North America Pictures Desk.
"She was one of the world's best, who could produce an amazing image on the tennis court or the battlefield. She was seemingly fearless but also a very loyal friend with great wit, whose presence could brighten a grim assignment."
Reuters photographer Goran Tomasevic described her as "a dear friend and one of the best photographers in the world".
Word of Niedringhaus's death interrupted a U.N. briefing in Geneva, where she was based. A former colleague proposed a minute of silence, and friends paid tearful tributes.
"She was supposed to be iron-clad, this just seems so incredibly wrong," said Jonathan Fowler, a correspondent at AFP who previously worked with Niedringhaus at the AP.
Claire Nullis, spokeswoman for the World Meteorological Office in Geneva and a former AP colleague of Niedringhaus, said she had been wounded before.
"She used to shrug it off and get on with life. She was very affected by the recent death of an AFP journalist who was shot with a couple of his children and his wife in Afghanistan," she told the briefing.
"She was just the ultimate professional. She was a very, very dear friend. We would go swimming in the lake in summer. We would go to Bains de Paquis sauna in the winter. I will miss her dearly as will AP and the whole photographic world.
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64 PENALTY, BULLS. Kerr is pinged for a high tackle, which allows Steyn to extend his side's lead to nine points... over! 16-25
62 Big momentum shift as the Bulls go from attacking to being forced to defend as lock Ali Williams leads the charge into the visitors' 22. But the Bulls turn it over, and Steyn clears for the men from Pretoria.
59 CONVERSION, BULLS. Steyn adds two more points with his touchline conversion. 16-22
58 TRY, BULLS. Just when the Blues thought they were right back in it, the South Africans hit back by bashing their way upfield. Superb hands from prop Werner Kruger, who had to take the ball at pace by his feet. The Bulls have an overlap, and flank Arno Botha has an easy run-in for the try!
55 CONVERSION, BLUES. Kerr adds the extras from far out. It's game on folks! Blues lead 16-15
54 TRY, BLUES. Finally, the home crowd are given reason to cheer after Charles Piutau races in for the Blues' first try of the match after the Bulls simply ran out of numbers on the outside.
50 Now Ranger again with ball in hand. He had a quiet first half, but is causing all sorts of havoc out there at the moment...
47 The Bulls have been starved of the ball as the Blues - who look a completely different unit in this half - look to run the visitors ragged.
44 PENALTY, BLUES. Kerr with a chance to close the gap to seven points after Van Der Merwe is pinged for not rolling away at the tackle. Over it goes! 9-16
second half Welcome back! The Blues start the second half with a roar and a hiss - they must have been given a serious tongue lashing by coach Sir John Kirwan in the change room!
40 The visitors hunting a third try before the break, but they won't get it after a small knock on from Kruger brings up the half-time whistle. Plenty of work for the Blues to to in the second half, while the Bulls will be content with their 15-6 lead.
35 Finally Blues make their way inside the Bulls' 22. Steyn's kick is charged down, but Kirchner saves the day for the Bulls. Blues lock Moli is called over for an earlier high tackle, but just gets a slap on the wrist... and the Bulls get a penalty, which allows Steyn to get his team out of the woods.
32 Another chance for Steyn at goal after the Blues were penalised for hands in the ruck. Steyn having trouble finding his target and once again, the flags stay down. Blues let off the hook once more...
30 Once again, Blues are forced to defend their line. Pierre Spies charges into a tackle. With options to his left and right, Steyn elects to go for a cheeky drop-goal... but falls way short.
26 This time though Steyn is unable to convert... 6-14!
24 TRY, BULLS. Kerr's clearance kick is charged down on half way and here come the Bulls! Olivier slips out of a tackle, and the ball is spread to the left where Ndungane steps inside his man to score. Try number two for the Bulls!
20 The Bulls lead 10-6 in what has been a real arm-wrestle thus far...
18 CONVERSION, BULLS. Steyn adds the extras from the sideline. Super kick!
17 TRY, BULLS. A perfectly weighted up and under from Steyn is claimed by Ndungane. The Bulls forwards rumble it up a few more metres before spreading wide for Mapoe to score in the corner!
14 PENALTY, BLUES. Kerr gets a second chance after Deon Stegmann is pinged, and a much easier one bang in front as Deon Stegmann is penalised. No mistake this time from the Blues pivot!
11 The Blues handed another penalty - Bulls offsides. Kerr hasn't striked it well this time though and the flags stay down...
8 The Bulls claim a line-out and maul it up 15m downfield. Thought with all the momentum they are then penalised for not releasing.
5 PENALTY, BULLS. With the visitors looking dangerous on attack Luke Braid is caught offside from bang in front. Morne Steyn knocks it over to level the scores. 3-3!
3 PENALTY, BLUES. Kerr slots it from 10 metres inside touch. The home side are on the board! 3-0
2 And we're under way! Fast start by the Blues, who get a shot at goal early after making their way inside the Bulls danger zone...
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Harvick enters the 2008 season after winning the 2007 Daytona 500 and finishing 10th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings. In the 2007 Aaron's 499, Harvick battled his way to a sixth-place finish after starting 41st.
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Discoloration of the fingernails is usually caused by a variety microorganisms. However, it can also be the panic attacks, they pose many risks to the body's immune system. Anyway, you should see a doctor and get examined. If you want to treat the panic attacks you can try this site for a natural method: http://tinyurl.com/ylkuwhx/panic


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What alternatives are there to plastic mulch for vegetables?
Answer: Plastic mulch is used in vegetable production for a number of reasons, including soil warming, reduced evaporation, increased yield and earliness, reduced nutrient leaching, and improved nutrient uptake. Of course, there are downsides to the using plastic as mulch, too. These include cost of the material and greater labor and equipment expense to apply and remove the mulch, as well as disposal fees that can be significant.
The first consideration on alternatives is what the primary objective is for using the black plastic mulch. Is it weed control? Increased soil temperature? Moisture control? Most growers in the Northeast use plastic mulch to increase soil temperature and weed control is a secondary bonus. A study, listed in the Resources below, was conducted by Washington State University on Alternatives to Plastic Mulch. In their trials, the Envirocare films, which are a thermal/ photo degradable plastic comosed of polyethelene + TDPA) were comparable to black plastic in durability, crop yield, soil temperature and affordability. While the Envirocare films are similar to black plastic, they degrade much faster with sunlight and air. This is not a product that you would want to just leave in the field; however, you could put it on a corner of your farm and with time it will degrade.
Kraft Brown paper and another thick paper mulch from New Zealand called EcoMulch have shown effectiveness in preventing weeds, but do not warm the soil surface as much as a plastic or other poly-based mulches.
Consistently in field trials black plastic produces better and earlier yields than the alternative mulch counterparts. That is why it is used regularly by organic and non-organic growers. It is a decision that you, as a grower, need to make whether yield reductions can be justified based upon labor and disposal savings with a biodegradable mulch.
The two studies in Resources below list the specific mulch type alternatives and the results of their field trials. Also, the ATTRA publication Season Extension Techniques for Market Gardeners may give you some alternative production techniques that can alleviate the need for plastic mulch, such as hoop house, or high tunnel, production.
Miles, Carol. Alternatives to Plastic Mulch for Organic Vegetable Production. CSANR Organic Cropping Research for the Northwest. Research Progress Report.
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Rangarajan, Anu, Betsy Ingall and Mike Davis. Alternative Mulch Products 2003. Cornell University horticulture Department. 2003.
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Where can I find information on growing beneficial insects?
New Mexico
Answer: The ATTRA publication Farmscaping to Enhance Biological Control has information about how to create on-farm habitat to attract and conserve beneficial organisms.
Raising beneficial insects on-farm for commercial sale is a more complex operation compared to simply creating habitat for beneficials to conserve on-farm populations, and will depend on the type of insects you wish to raise. Parasites can be difficult to raise because you must also rear adequate populations of a host insect as well, and perhaps even host plants. Even predator insects require either adequate populations of prey, or a synthetic diet that will allow growth and development while not altering predation behavior. Other important issues involved in commercial production of beneficial insects are quality control, and ensuring that your customers receive live insects (or eggs or pupae) in good condition.
Federal or State-run labs will likely be willing to supply you with information about the basics of rearing beneficial insects. You may wish to contact the Phillip Alampi Beneficial Insect Rearing laboratory in New Jersey for information:
Robert Chianese, Chief
Bureau of Biological Control,
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Division of Plant Industry
PO Box 330
Trenton, NJ 08625-0330
Another source of information is commercial insectaries, although they may be less willing to share information. A well known insectary in California is:
PO Box 1555, Ventura, CA 93002-1555
108 Orchard Dr , Ventura, CA 93001
805 643-5407
Toll-free: 800-248-2847
Fax 805 643-6267
e-mail email@example.com
Ron Whitehurst, Pest Control Advisor firstname.lastname@example.com
Kyra Ankenbruck, Entomology Intern firstname.lastname@example.com
Customer Service firstname.lastname@example.com
Order Follow-Up email@example.com
Also, I would recommend you access the on-line publication, Suppliers of Beneficial Insects of North America. Although a bit dated, this publication of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation has contact information of most of the suppliers of beneficials insects in North America, as well as what types of insects are being raised.
Suppliers of Beneficial Insects of North America
Pages in this on-line publication include:
Aphid Parasites and Predators
Whitefly Parasites and Predators
Other on-line pages within this publication include listings of General Predators, Filth Fly Parasites, Moth and Butterfly Larval Parasites, Insect Egg Parasites, Scale and Mealybug Parasites and Predators, Parasites and Predators for Greenhouse Pests and others.
Another webpage with several different listings of suppliers of beneficial insects may be found at: http://pollinator.com/beneficial_vendors.htm
Although I can not vouch for its content, you may wish to order a pamphlet, Beneficial Insects—How to Mass-Rear and Make a Profit from Mayfield Press, or talk to the author, Bob Saffell, at 1-859-745-5218 for information about raising beneficial insects.
What can you tell me about converting to organic dairying?
Answer: The demand for organic dairy products is growing, opening up opportunities for dairy producers all over the country. Organic dairying is more common on the west coast, upper mid-west, and northeastern parts of the U.S.; however it is spreading to other parts of the country. While I am not familiar with your current operation, there are probably opportunities for you to move to organic production.
Incorporating an organic dairy segment into your current operation may prove to be difficult. This is due to the requirements of separate management of the cows, different feed (certified organic), separate bulk tanks for organic and conventional milk, etc. Unless you have two separate locations, it is much easier to be all organic or all conventional. Several ATTRA publications outline organic standards and the process involved in becoming certified organic. ATTRA's forthcoming Annotated Organic Dairy Resource List will provide you with resources on a variety of topics related to organic dairy. Another forthcoming ATTRA publication, Organic Standards for Livestock Production, outlines the National Organic Program's regulations for livestock production. If you have any questions about the National Organic Program or organic certification, please contact ATTRA.
If you do decide to transition to organic dairy production, it is very important that you have a market for your milk. Many coops are starting organic sections, so if you are currently selling your milk to a coop you should check with them to see if they are buying organic milk. One obstacle organic producers face is finding organic processing facilities. This is especially true in areas where there is not a lot of organic production taking place. I was not able to find a listing of organic processing plants in your area. One option to find plants would be to contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture (www.ksda.gov). The Dairy Inspection department (785-296-3511) will know of all the processing plants they inspect and may know if there are any certified organic plants.
Another obstacle you may encounter is locating organic feed. Certified organic feed is often hard to find, and it is much more expensive than conventional feed. So while the price for organic milk is higher, so is the cost of feeding grain. There are several resources in the Organic Dairy Resource List that discuss the economics of organic dairying. One solution to this problem is to raise your own feed. If you are raising certified organic field crops to use for cattle feed, this can greatly reduce your feed costs.
You will probably find it beneficial to contact others involved in organic production in your area. There is a list of Kansas organic producers. You can contact Carole Jordan at 785-296-4172 or firstname.lastname@example.com for a copy of the list. This list may provide helpful contacts. A listing of Kansas Cooperatives includes some involved with organics. I would suggest contacting the Kansas Organic Producers Association to find other organic dairy producers in your state. Your local or state Extension office may have additional resources for organic dairy production. Finally, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture's Organic Program certifies operations in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas, and may be able to put you in contact with organic dairy producers and processors.
ATTRA Publications
Annotated Organic Dairy Resource List (Draft)
Organic Standards for Livestock Production (Draft)
Coltrain, D. and Barton, D. 2000. Kansas Directory of New Generation Cooperatives and Other Producer Alliances. Kansas State University. 5 p.
Also see "Links to Kansas Cooperatives" at www.agecon.ksu.edu/accc/links/kansascoops.htm
Kansas Organic Producers Association information. 5 p.
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry: Organic Food Section. www.oda.state.ok.us/food-organic.htm. 2 p.
What organic methods are there for removing algae from greenhouses and water supply systems?
Answer: There are several methods and products that come to mind. These options are summarized below, along with pest management considerations with respect to certified organic production.
First, a background note. If you are certified organic, it is rather important to verify the approved, restricted, or prohibited status of pest control products for use in organic production.
The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) publishes a prominent listing of approved crop production inputs geared to certified organic production.
The OMRI Products List—a Directory of OMRI Listed® Products
Crop Products Sorted by:
Generic Category
Product Name
Crop Supplier Contact Information
2.1 Barley Straw
One of the "natural" control methods that comes to mind is barley straw technology, and for greenhouse applications, barley extract.
Barley straw has gained considerable attention among farmers as a control of algae in farm ponds. Some of the initial research and information on this technology was developed at the Centre for Aquatic Plant Management in the UK, which is part of a national institute known as Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
The following excerpts from the Centre's information sheet on barley straw explain the biological and chemical mechanisms that control algae as barley straw undergoes decomposition.
Information Sheet 1: Control of Algae with Barley Straw
Centre for Aquatic Plant Management, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UK)
The details of the exact mechanism by which straw controls algae has not been fully investigated, but it is generally accepted that the process may occur as set out below. Only a few of the compounds released from straw have been identified, the majority are known to be non-toxic while some may have slight toxic effects at the concentrations detected. It is likely that a combination of factors results in the anti-algal activity generated from decomposing straw.
When straw is first placed in water, the soluble components of the straw are washed out, causing water to turn a brown colour. These compounds have not been identified, but they are likely to be a mixture of carbohydrates and hemicelluloses. Bacteria are the most dominant micro-organism at this stage.
After about two weeks the dominant micro-flora change to fungi. This is when decomposition of lignin and other cell wall components starts to occur.
When straw rots, the cell wall components decompose at different rates. Lignin is very persistent and is likely to remain and be released into the water as the other components decay. Decomposition of lignin leads to the production of a form of soluble lignin and other decomposition products. These decomposition products are likely to be transformed by bacterial and fungal enzyme activity before being released in to the surrounding water. This mixture of compounds is transformed into fulvic and humic acids.
These humic substances are more easily referred to as Dissolved Organic Carbon or DOC. DOC is a natural component of many freshwater and marine ecosystems. When light shines onto water which contains humic substances, in the presence of dissolved oxygen, hydrogen peroxide is eventually formed.
High molecular weight DOC absorbs sunlight energy and can pass this energy to dissolved oxygen molecules. The dissolved oxygen becomes unstable and decomposes into two singlet oxygen radicals. These are very short lived, of the order of 1 micro-second, but extremely reactive molecules. The singlet oxygen radicals form superoxide radicals and these from hydrogen peroxide in water. The hydrogen peroxide is slightly more stable and persists for approximately 2 days in freshwater. The presence of a continuous supply of the right form of DOC creates conditions whereby hydrogen peroxide and the other oxidising agents can be continuously produced.
Concentration of hydrogen peroxide of only 2 ppm peroxide have been demonstrated to inhibit the growth of algae. Experiments have shown that sustained low concentrations of hydrogen peroxide can have a very similar effect on algae to that of straw.
There are various factors which affect the performance of straw and which support this hypothesis. It is important to take these factors into account to ensure successful treatment of algal problems with straw.
Also see table:
List of Chemicals Produced by Decomposing Straw
For further references and practical tips, see the following Web sites that address the use of barley straw for algae control In the United States:
Algae Control with Barley Straw
Ohio State University
Algae Control in Ponds With Barley Bales: On-site Results
Dow AgroSciences - January 29, 2001
Aquatic Plant Management: Barley Straw for Algae Control
Purdue University
Barley Straw for Algae Control - Phase II
Oregon State University
The two principal hypothesized modes of action relate to the two principal components of straw: lignin and cellulose.
* The breakdown products of lignin include a host of compounds (tannins, phenolics, and hydrogen peroxide) that are known to have algistatic properties.
* The digestion of complex carbohydrates to simpler sugars provides carbon —a nutritional substrate for competing microbes and/or algae predators.
2.2 Barley Bags
Owing to the interest and success of barley straw, the aquaculture and aquarium industries now carry bags of Barley Straw.
These are on various Web sites, such as the following, as well as others:
Aqua Art Pond Specialists
The Water Garden: Algae Control Products
2.3 Barley Extract
Owing to the interest and success of barley straw as a natural control
method for algae in farm ponds, the aquaculture and aquarium industries
now offer several products known as Barley Extract.
These are on various web sites, such as the following as well as others:
Aqua Art Pond Specialists
The Water Garden: Algae Control Products
3.1 Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is sometimes mentioned as a household remedy for
control of algae, and in fact, hydrogen peroxide is one of the breakdown
byproducts of barley straw decomposition.
The following web sites contain home gardener recipes and discussion
on hydrogen peroxide for algae control which you may find helpful.
Hydrogen Peroxide as Algae Treatment?
The Krib: Aquaria and Tropical Fish
Algae Control Using Ultrasonic Fogger
iVillage Gardenweb Forum: Hydroponics
Please note:
Whereas EPA regulatory guidelines for pesticide use state that manufacturers cannot make pest control claims unless the product is registered for that use, the employment of these general products by farmers themselves is not. The use of hydrogen peroxide (and copper and lime methods, see below) for algae control is one such example.
3.2 BiosafeSystems Products
BioSafe Systems in Glastonbury, Connecticut, carries a couple of commercial biorational products that control algae, based on peroxide chemistry. However, they are not approved for certified organic production to my knowledge. I am listing these items for your information.
BioSafe Systems
P.O. Box 936
36 Commerce Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033
TerraCyte is a uniquely formulated granular algaecide/fungicide that will control moss, liverwort, algae and slimes on potted crops.
TerraCyte's mode of action is oxidation, a powerful chemical reaction that reacts with proteins and enzymes found in cell membranes of microbial organisms. It can be applied on benches and planters for ornamental plants grown in greenhouses, outdoor nurseries and landscapes.
ZeroTol is a biorational broad-spectrum algaecide/fungicide that was formulated to help growers achieve total disease control in all phases of their operations.
Algae control
ZeroTol is labeled for use in greenhouses, nurseries, garden centers and interiorscapes. ZeroTol may be used as a fungicide on bedding plants, flowering plants, roses, poinsettia, ornamentals, nursery stock, trees, cut flowers, bulbs, cuttings, seedlings and seeds.
It can also be used as a fungicide and algaecide on: greenhouse structures, benches, pots, watering systems, evaporative coolers, storage rooms, ventilation equipment, floors and other equipment.
3.3 Sodium Carbonate Peroxyhydrate
For background information on the sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate
products that are used in some of BioSafe Systems products, see
the following EPA fact sheet.
Sodium Carbonate Peroxyhydrate (128860) Fact Sheet
EPA Fact Sheet
Sodium Carbonate Peroxyhydrate is a granular chemical which is the active ingredient in certain algaecide and fungicide products. The end product containing this active ingredient acts as an oxidizing agent and thus kills the target algal and fungal pests.
The product is used outdoors for treating ornamental plants, turf grasses, and terrestrial landscapes. It is used, as well, for treatments in commercial greenhouses, garden centers and plant nurseries, including their storage areas.
Sodium Carbonate Peroxyhydrate is a granular substance made by combining sodium carbonate and hydrogen peroxide. The following is its mode of action: When water is present, the compound breaks down into hydrogen peroxide and sodium carbonate. The hydrogen peroxide oxidizes and thus kills the target pests. After contact, the hydrogen peroxide breaks down harmlessly into water and oxygen.
4. Corn Meal
Howard Garrett, a well-known author of gardening books and host of a popular radio show on organic gardening in North Texas, provides the following notes of use of cornmeal for algae control on his Web site, The Dirt Doctor.
Howard Garrett, The Dirt Doctor
For floating paint-like and filamentous algae in water, use cornmeal at 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet or 150-200 pounds per surface acre.
The cellulose in the cornmeal helps to tie up the excess phosphorous
in water, balances the water chemistry and thus kills off the algae.
The organic carbon in the cornmeal enables the beneficial bacteria in the water to flourish at the expense of the algae. Then the decomposing algae provide a source of carbon for the bacteria. One or two treatments is usually enough to control the algae for several months.
Caution: any fast algae kill from any product can cause an oxygen depravation and result in fish kill.
Additional information can be obtained from the following publication:
Cornmeal – it's not just hog feed anymore, The Peanut Farmer,
May 1996. Aquaculture Engineering (1990) 175-186.
5. Safer Moss & Algae Killer
Safer Moss & Algae Killer is a potassium based soap that kills moss,
algae, liverworts, and lichen. It is an OMRI listed organic control product.
Woodstream Corporation in Lititz, PA, is the parent corporation for
Safer® and Concern® series of natural and organic products marketed
to small farms and gardens.
Safer Moss and Algae Killer
Safer Moss & Algae Killer is also is available through various
suppliers such as Planet Natural.
Safer Moss & Algae Killer
6. Copper Fungicides
Copper is a naturally-occurring mineral that is widely used
as a fungicide and bactericide in agriculture. Various forms of
copper, especially copper sulfate, are commonly used to control
algae in farm ponds. Copper application is one of the most widely
used algal control methods in broadscale agriculture.
There are numerous fact sheets and bulletins from land-grant
colleges and universities, as well as government agricultural programs,
on the use of copper for control of algae in ponds, such as the
folllowing two items from Canada and Ohio.
Algae Control in Ponds
Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Controlling Filamentous Algae in Ponds
Ohio State University
Farmers can mix their own copper solutions, or purchase copper-based
products. See "The OMRI Products List" for product listings and suppliers.
7. Lime
Lime has also been used to control algae in farm ponds. You can learn about this method by reading the following bulletin from British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Food, which also provides a recipe for calculating and mixing a lime slurry to spray onto surfaces.
Liming Farm Ponds for Algae Control
British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Food
However, I suggest that you first check with you local university to see if they know anything about the use of lime slurry for control of algae in greenhouses.
8. Sanitation and Environmental Modification
The following information sheet from the University of Connecticut IPM program offers tips on sanitation and environmental modification to prevent the growth of algae in greenhouses. It also lists commercial products that are availablefor the control of algae. Several (but not all) of these, such as the BioSafe Systems products, can be considered biorational control products. But please note that none of the products listed are OMRI approved to my knowledge, which is an important distinction if you are certified organic.
Managing Algae in the Greenhouse
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Hypertension in cats is usually a secondary problem. Chronic renal failure is generally regarded as the most common cause of hypertension, with studies reporting anywhere from 20 to 61 percent of all cats with renal failure also suffering from hypertension. The second most common cause is hyperthyroidism. About 87 percent of all cats with hyperthyroidism also have hypertension.
The normal blood pressure for a cat is about 124 mm Hg. Older cats normally tend to run higher than this. Any cat with a reading over 150 should be checked carefully. (Since cats have such small arteries, most techniques simply involve taking a systolic reading. The 124 compares to the first number generally seen in blood pressure reports for humans.)
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Cats with hypertension may have damage to the eyes, kidneys, heart, and nervous system because these organs are not receiving the appropriate blood flow. Some cats will initially be diagnosed after retinal damage is found on an exam or a cat suddenly goes blind. Enlargement of the heart, with corresponding murmurs, may be noted.
Kidney failure and hypertension aggravate one another in a vicious cycle, leading to a faster progression of kidney failure. Neurological signs, such as ataxia or even seizures, may be secondary to hypertension.
Hypertension is diagnosed by using a small blood pressure cuff on either the forelimb or the base of the tail. An ultrasound probe may be used as an adjunct to detecting the pulse.
Treatment: Treatment involves the use of ACE inhibitors, such as enalapril and amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker-both medications are used in humans. Cats with acutely high blood pressure may need a single treatment with sodium nitroprusside, which rapidly lowers blood pressure. This must be closely monitored or the pressure can drop too low and leave the brain without adequate blood flow. Cats with hypertension should have regular rechecks to evaluate the success of their medications. Once hypertension is controlled, it is possible that some damage to the vision may correct itself.
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