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David K
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Hard to tell people they can't live in America's Finest City (San Diego or SoCal in general) because they weren't born here... the best climate on the
mainland, and all...
If agriculture and landscaping all used drip irrigation or smart watering techniques, there will be enough water.
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Mexitron
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Should've listened to my old friend years ago when the water conservation bandwagon was gaining momentum---he said he was still going to use as much
water as he wanted---if he conserved that would mean more water was available and developers would be allowed to build more houses.
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Quote: Originally posted by David K  | | Quote: Originally posted by danaeb | | Quote: Originally posted by David K |
3) Replace the wasteful spray sprinklers to MP Rotators, they use 1/3 less water and more water will get to the roots as it is applied at a much
slower rate so the ground can easily absorb it.
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Thanks David. This is good info. Are the Rotators available retail? |
Yes, but you can buy them at the professional irrigation stores instead of Home Depot for more selection.
They have RainBird brand threads and if your 1800 RainBird or Hunter pop ups are in good shape and your pressure isn't too high, you can simply remove
the spray nozzle and replace with an MP Rotator nozzle. However, if your pressure is high, or the pop up bodies are worn out, do replace them and use
the Hunter Pro 4 with check valve and 40 psi regulation (MPR-40):
Google Hunter MP Rotators for more data.
(Rain Bird also makes a rotator nozzle, but it spins twice as fast, uses more water, and is a poor imitator in my opinion)
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Those MPRs are da bomb, what a great invention. I've been reversing course on netafim for larger areas and using these, and fantastic for slopes.
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wessongroup
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Climate change: Is your opinion informed by science? Take our quiz
http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2014/0827/Climate-chang...
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Mexitron
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That's a pretty informative quiz.
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monoloco
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Not that easy. I managed to eke out 65%
due to a couple of lucky guesses.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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motoged
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I got 48%....average score is 51%
I never claimed to have the facts....but clearly I don't.  
Don't believe everything you think....
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Skipjack Joe
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There were a couple of trick questions. And a lot required memorization of statistics.
I'm just licking my wounds, that's all (52%).
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motoged
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Joe,
Two great rationalizations for not knowing the facts and knowing how it works. Can I use them , too?
Don't believe everything you think....
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Barry A.
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Whoa!!! I got 39% and I am a Geographer. An eye-opener for sure. I must admit that I have never paid much attention to "Climate Change".
Barry
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Mexitron
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Guess my 65 percent wasn't so bad. Those "what percent" questions are a little hard to get though getting the answers is informative...
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AKgringo
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I got 61, with only a couple of wild a@@ guesses. While some of the answers surprised me, I would have done a little better on most of the
percentages if I had gone with my first gut reaction. I shaded my answers a little to where I thought this was leading, mainly 'Its worse than you
think!'.
A fun test, and I suppose there is homework?
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Barry A.
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | I got 61, with only a couple of wild a@@ guesses. While some of the answers surprised me, I would have done a little better on most of the
percentages if I had gone with my first gut reaction. I shaded my answers a little to where I thought this was leading, mainly 'Its worse than you
think!'.
A fun test, and I suppose there is homework? |
That's pretty funny, as I made choices thinking it was "not as bad as you think". (always my orientation, I guess)
Barry
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajabuddha | Note to bajahowodd:
Lake Powell reached "pool level" in June, 1980.
In 1983 and 1984 it exceeded "pool level'' by over 8 feet, and almost cost the Dam Damn its' place on the earth.
Since, has not reached "pool level".
It's now aprox. 100' or more below.
For a great read, if you want to know the Engineers' specs on the Damn Dam, read "Glen Canyon" by Steve Hannon. |
Note to Buddy. I've been out on Powell ten times over the years. I've watched the level up and down. Once almost lost my life having taken a canoe up
a canyon not to realize there were thunderstorms on Navajo Mountain and almost within minutes would have been wiped out by the run off. Much to your
regret, I was able to run ahead of the flow to get back to the boat.
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motoged
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If my test results were a target, it would look like I was using a shotgun rather than a rifle with a scope....some wild guesses show how much I
don't know about the science and research. 
Don't believe everything you think....
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Sandlefoot
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Tried to determine how the "science" was accumulated. Was wondering if it was "government science" or "real world private sector science"? I have
done some limited research and there are clear differences between the two. Does anyone know the source of the "science"? If I am to base an
informed opinion on something I want to know what it is!!
Happy Trails
" Don't find fault, find a remedy; anyone can complain." Henry Ford
If you are not living on the edge...you are taking up to much space!
Just because it may not be a good idea does not mean it will not be fun!!!
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Sandlefoot
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[Edited on 2-20-2015 by Sandlefoot]
" Don't find fault, find a remedy; anyone can complain." Henry Ford
If you are not living on the edge...you are taking up to much space!
Just because it may not be a good idea does not mean it will not be fun!!!
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wessongroup
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| Quote: Originally posted by Sandlefoot | Tried to determine how the "science" was accumulated. Was wondering if it was "government science" or "real world private sector science"? I have
done some limited research and there are clear differences between the two. Does anyone know the source of the "science"? If I am to base an
informed opinion on something I want to know what it is!!
Happy Trails |
Ask this guy ... he came up with it, I assume ... 
http://www.csmonitor.com/About/People/Bryan-Cronan/(view)/fo...
Multiple choice doesn't allow for much of a "blue book" response to questions asked ... kinda like grading on a "curve" ... in lower division studies
.. in some cases
Would appear everyone "passed" given the average is 51% ... and of course a "curve" grading, is in effect ... encouraging .. .HUH
Was fun ... I'm still a pretty good guesser on multiple choice ... I passed too
[Edited on 2-20-2015 by wessongroup]
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bezzell
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Where else have you seen such a colossal display of utter ignorance ... ??
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/06/jim-inhofe-genesis_...
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monoloco
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It's pretty sad when the chairman of
the Environment and Public Works Committee, sites scripture as the reason to disregard science.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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