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John Grimes
Member since 06th November 2006
John Grimes is with All Terrain - makers of natural products for the outdoors.
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18th July 2008
It is often suggested we live in a state of fear in modern society. If it isn’t one thing, it is another. Global warming, super volcanoes, weapons of mass destruction and so on make one wonder how we’ve survived this long.
Because of this general s...
18th July 2008
Nothing annoys more than that little buzzing noise you hear of a mosquito flying around your bedroom late at night. Well, one thing does – the itch of a bite. So, how do you go about stopping it?
To figure out how to stop the itching, it first helps ...
17th July 2008
Once we are out of the house, we often start ignoring the lessons our parents taught us. This is particularly true for simple but annoying ones like washing our hands. This is a mistake as there is an important reason why you should wash your hands.
D...
17th July 2008
Having a dog for your pet is a great thing and something you will cherish. There is only one problem. In a cruel twist of fate, dogs have much smaller life spans than we humans.
This ultimately leads to their natural passing or a point in time where t...
17th July 2008
San Diego likes to bill itself as the finest city in America. While that might be debatable, there is no argument the beaches have a lot to offer. If you are planning on taking a trip to city, you might be surprised to learn the beaches come in may shapes...
30th June 2008
MRSA knows no boundaries, it has no remedy, and it cannot be easily detected. This bacteria is know as the Super Bug, since it really cannot be killed.
For those that have a weakened immune system, MRSA can be deadly. Not only can it sneak up on a pers...
30th June 2008
Does the thought of bathing in millions of germs make you shudder? Well, it should. Think you are germ free? Stop for a moment and think about all the things you touch during the day.
Garbage cans, public doors, bus handles, toilet seats, pet bags, and...
30th June 2008
Can skin cancer be avoided? While scientists still have miles to go before they can determine whether or not skin cancers can be completely deterred, at least one type is associated with definite risk factors.
The three main types of skin cancer are: b...
30th June 2008
Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite? While most people would rather find a way to obliterate them rather than learn about them, finding out all you can about mosquitoes will help you to stay protected. Sadly, there is no way to rid these pests f...
30th June 2008
There is nothing more exhilarating than spending time wrapped up in Mother Nature’s arms, but what happens when that camping trip turns into a battle between you and poison oak or poison ivy?
There is a danger lurking just outside of that cozy campf...
21st May 2008
Nothing can ruin a day in the outdoors like a bug infestation. Well, the military certainly thinks so. That’s why it developed DEET in the 1940s as a mosquito repellent. As is often the case with military technology, there are some positives and negativ...
21st May 2008
You lay in bed at night. It’s been a long day. Just as you start to relax, you hear that nightmarish noise. Yes, the buzzing of a mosquito in the room. So much for your restful night of sleep!
As we move into spring and summer, the world comes alive....
21st May 2008
We all like to head out for a nice day in the sun when the weather warms up. Unfortunately, so do mosquitoes. If you hate the little blood suckers, there is a mosquito munching fish you might want to know about. Before we talk about fish, let’s talk m...
11th May 2008
Packing for a trip is always fun because it builds up the anticipation of a great trip ahead. These days, however, it is important to take note of any requirements destinations may have. Bringing only biodegradable sun protection is becoming more common f...
11th May 2008
Whenever the possibility of a new nasty bug hits the media, hype gets piled on hype and you would think we were all going to die in the next five minutes. MRSA is one such bug that the media has gone nuts on. It is a nasty bug, but let’s try to stick to...
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