Articles, tagged with "heat stress", page 1
21st May 2012
Cattle farmers sometimes hire chillers (large, powerful cooling machines) to keep their saleable produce stored at the right temperature. In spring and summer, organisers of agricultural events, such as big county shows and smaller regional shows, also re...
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Author:
Steve Reeve
11th October 2011
If you've ever noticed a prominent section of tree that appears brown or wilted among a backdrop of remaining tree that appears relatively healthy, then you have likely witnessed the presence of leaf scorch.
Leaf scorch occurs when a tree’s root system...
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Author:
anjohnson
12th August 2011
Air conditioning and heating services are imperative in a warm climate like California.
A poorly maintained air conditioning system invariably runs up your electrical bills. The best way of reducing energy costs & going green is to source out the best ...
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Author:
Wesley Ryan
10th August 2011
Accidents can, and some say will, happen, even if you are extremely cautious in driving. Equipping yourself with proper personal protective equipment (PPE) increases your chance of avoiding serious injury. As the saying goes, “It’s better to be safe than ...
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parkermackowiak
08th June 2011
While summer may conjure up images of fun vacations, long holidays and balmy evenings spent outside, the reality may be a bit less happy, especially when you're pregnant. The tropical summer heat we all live through can increase any discomfort you may be ...
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Deepti Sharma
07th June 2011
The effects of heat stress on a tree can be devastating. Heat stress generally occurs during times of intensely hot, above average temperatures. Most trees can cope with a certain amount of heat, but above the highest threshold, trees may begin to succu...
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Author:
anjohnson
23rd May 2011
Sports are a wonderful way to gain fitness and lose excess kilos while having a great time with friends. A great cure for loneliness and boredom, it leads to making friends and building enthusiasm in a new found interest. One thing that needs to be con...
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Author:
EvaJudge
06th April 2011
Soccer just keeps on growing in popularity, and that is not surprising. Being a non contact sport it is more enjoyable as players use skill and not brute force as happens in many football games. Less time brawling means more time playing and enjoying the ...
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EvaJudge
21st March 2011
Aerating your lawn means to insert holes in places within your lawn to enable better water absorption, assisting in the process of getting rid of thatch, and absorption of nutrients. This is an important aspect of landscaping your lawn and making it healt...
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Author:
orsondixon
02nd March 2011
Many hotels position these portable water misters in areas adjacent to outdoor lounge chairs, in open bars and dining areas, and near the front door to facilitate shifting the water mister to different locations as and when required.
The portable water...
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Author:
John peter
18th February 2011
Families going to the beach must never forget to bring along enough protection against the sun and other coastal elements that can be harmful to the skin especially that of kids. Beach shelters are the perfect sun blocks as they can give enough shade to s...
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Author:
Wayne Nusbaum
21st January 2011
Motorized vehicles are major investments for everybody. It doesn’t matter whether your pride ride is a brand new sports car or a vintage classic, we all take measures to ensure that they stay in pristine condition for as long as possible Unfortunately we...
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Author:
alexgalleti
12th January 2011
How summer heat can be bad for your dog
Summer may be a good season for your dog to be running around, exercising, and going to parks for strolls. But don’t forget that summer can also be bad for your dog if you don’t keep your pet protected from disa...
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Author:
Ricardo Lumbardo
02nd January 2011
If you have backyard chickens, you would need to give them a proper place to stay and rest. For chickens, this would be the coop. When buying or building coops, make sure they are well-ventilated. Ventilation plays an important role in ensuring that your ...
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Author:
Chris Cornell
23rd November 2010
Numerous organizations who manufacture substantial-stop circumstances for armed service or commercial use make extraordinary promises about the durability of their circumstances. Pelican Goods, who makers circumstances for the two the commercial and consu...
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Author:
Johnathon Patter334543son