[Texascavers] AMCS call for material

2014-03-01 Thread Mixon Bill
The Association for Mexican Cave studies seeks material for its forthcoming number 37 of the AMCS Activities Newsletter, for 2014. Articles are sought on any significant exploration or study of Mexican caves or karst. Articles may be accompanied by color photographs and should contain all p

Re: [Texascavers] safety related - dusty caves

2014-03-01 Thread Lotus
An N100 (http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogIdentifier=2&partNumber=422425&langid=-1&cid=PS:GooglePLAs:422425&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=33-265475753-2) or similar mask should be effective enough for most normal applications and won't be particula

[Texascavers] safety related - dusty caves

2014-03-01 Thread David
This new thread will self-destruct in 48 hours There is an article on the web, suggesting that dust mask are ineffective at preventing the wearer ( caver ) from breathing in dust particles. http://news.discovery.com/human/health/face-masks-provide-false-hope-against-pollution-140228.htm