Last week NASA celebrated the legacy of a spirit, though one that's mechanical. In May 2011 the space organization sent its final transmission to Spirit, a rover stuck on that inhospitable red planet known as Mars. NASA first experienced problems with Spirit since April 2009 when the rover got stuck in sand beneath Mars' crust. Spirit was engineered with solar panels that … [Read more...] about Spirit-ed Away – The Last Voyage of the Mars Rover
The Water of War – Tactical Water Purification Systems
It can get pretty hot in Afghanistan and Iraq during the summer months. 120 degrees Fahrenheit hot. And for the nearly 200,000 US troops stationed in the Middle East, staying hydrated is a real challenge, but what can be even more grueling is finding clean water. That's why GLOBAL Integrated Security, a defense and national security organization, has developed the Tactical … [Read more...] about The Water of War – Tactical Water Purification Systems
Ron Swanson Wants You to Grow a Beard (and Save Water)
NBC's Thursday night block of comedy is home to one of the most magnificent mustaches ever seen on television. That mustache, of course, belongs to the character of Ron Swanson, head of the Parks Department in Pawnee, Indiana, on the sitcom Parks and Recreation. Swanson, played in real life by actor Nick Offerman, is a burly stereotype of masculinity and creator of the Swanson … [Read more...] about Ron Swanson Wants You to Grow a Beard (and Save Water)
Charity Tuesday: Work and Walk for Water with Filters Fast
You may have noticed we didn't have a blog post up Tuesday, but that's because we were too busy walking. Here at Filters Fast we realize how much we take something as simple as water for granted. Water is so abundant we use it to wash our hands, shower, clean our cars and pets, and even make our lawn greener. But we hardly ever think about how something that's such a natural … [Read more...] about Charity Tuesday: Work and Walk for Water with Filters Fast
