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What is Particulate Matter ?

PM stands for particulate matter: the expression for a combination of solid particles and liquid droplets present in the air, often called particle pollution. Many of the objects, such as ashes, soot, or smoke, are huge or dark enough for the naked eye to see. Others are so small that only an electron microscope can be used to locate them

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What is Air Quality Index?

An air quality index (AQI) is a measure of the quality of air in the environment which is used by regulatory agencies and governmental authorities to inform the people about the air pollution and the currently and the forecast situation of air pollution of any area. Public health risks correspond to these air quality indices, the risks increase with an increase in AQI. Each country has its own air quality indices depending upon its national air quality standards. The AQI is a metric for daily air quality monitoring. It shows you how safe or dirty the air is, and what might be a problem for you with related health consequences. Air quality indices range from 0 to 500. Higher value...

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Just Ask Your Caddie

Do you need a Rangefinder?   The golf season has started. You rip your first drive down the fairway and now it is time to hit your approach tight. What club do you choose? Just ask your caddie – they will pull out a pin sheet, calculate exact yardage to the pin, adjust for any slope and tell you the perfect club. Wait? You do not have a caddie or a pin sheet? Ok, so you count the number of strides between you and an imperfectly measured 150-yard stake, you guess the pin is a few yards past middle of the green, and this shot looks a little downhill. Probably a 6-iron, right? This exercise probably took you 60 to...

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How COVID-19 has Impacted Your Weekend Round of Golf

Introduction  Wow. It has been a crazy few months as we adjust to life with COVID-19. The pandemic has impacted how we interact with friends, how we get our restaurant food, and how safe we feel in public. The game of golf has not been immune either. The good news is that almost all courses have now reopened, and you are able to go out and play the game you love. Golf is a great way to get some exercise and get some sun, while still being safe. Potentially even spend some time with buddies you have not seen in a while. If you are heading out to play for the first time this season, you will still enjoy the...

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