Introduction To Photoionization (Author: Christopher Miller)
A Photo-Ionization Detector (PID) measures real-time concentrations of organic and inorganic vapors in low levels from parts-per-billion (ppb) up to 10,000 parts-per-million (ppm). A PID is a very ...
Is Indoor Air Safe? 4 Simple Steps to Make It Safer (Author: Charles Kassotis)
It is true that we spend most of our time, almost 80% of it, in indoor spaces. We're used to worrying about the air outdoors. We complain about pollution, gas emissions and smog. However, indoor air can ...
Is it Time for a Space Clearing? (Author: Carole Provenzale)
Having been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant for almost ten years now, I have come across many clients that are very troubled by the feeling or sighting of an "existence" in their homes. Oftentimes it ...
Is It Time For Solar Energy to Get Hot? (Author: Tim Phelan)
Is It Time For Solar Energy To Get Hot? By Tim PhelanSolar energy has been around for quite a while and most people don't think about it much except for the ones who are already into ...
Is That a Fungal Disease? (Author: John Williams)
Fungal infections, also known as mycoses are not common in the normally healthy person. However, thanks to AIDS, and stress, the immune system of much of the population has been compromised. When the ...
It's Mating Season for the Great Horned Owls (Author: Phil Winter)
...And other interesting facts. The great horned owl is the first wild bird to start the mating cycle for the new year. Now (early January) is the middle of a mating season that starts ...
It's OK to Use the Free Stuff You Get in Junk Mail (Author: Mark Jeantheau)
According to several pieces of junk mail the Grinning Planet offices have received this year, we can get 37 CDs for just a penny! Fine, as long as we don't have to listen to the complimentary copy of ...
IT'S STILL A "JUNGLE" OUT THERE (Author: Mark Jeantheau)
IT'S STILL A "JUNGLE" OUT THERE... Or How US Beef-Industry Feeding Practices Are a Source of Concern If you think about farmers raising cattle, you probably conjure up something like ...
January Hunting Tips (Author: Dale Bender)
January Hunting Tips Now that we right in the middle of winter, most deer season are over and hunters putting away all their equipment. It is a good time to check over your hunting stuff, ...
Javelina - Little pig with a big fight (Author: Peter Jaeckle)
Hunting Collared Peccary in the Western States By Peter Jaeckle While hunting for wild boar is at a slower pace during rainy winter months in California, a 'little pig' ...
Join in and Celebrate the 39th annual Pitch In Canada Week (Author: Lillian Brummet)
Pitch In Canada is celebrating their 39th annual event between Monday, April 18th and Sunday, April 24th this year. This non-profit organization has been working hard since 1967 to bring awareness to ...
Joshua Tree - Hiking Ryan Mountain (Author: Rick Chapo)
With the onset of winter, hikers in California turn to Joshua Tree in the Mojave Desert. Hiking Ryan Mountain is good way to see an excellent summit view of the park. Joshua Tree - Ryan ...
Journal - Rock Climbs (Author: Rick Chapo)
Rock climbing is a great way to challenge yourself and get a heck of a view. Alas, your experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a journal for rock climbs.
Kayak Safety (Author: Ryan Calkins)
When you are out on the river, you need to be careful for your own good. Being safe is a very important part of any sport, kayaking is no exception. Take some things into consideration before you set ...
Kenai Fjords National Park - Stunning Views (Author: Rick Chapo)
Every once in a while, Mother Nature produces a masterpiece that simply leaves you breathless. Kenai Fjords National Park is one such masterpiece. Kenai Fjords Located ...
