When an area experiences a major flood, water damage is not the only deadly culprit lurking around. As devastating as the damage is when the waters recede, residents are often faced with the new threat of mold contamination. Porous materials that absorb water can confine mold infinitely. Anything that can harbor mold should be discarded immediately. According to the Centers … [Read more...] about Effects of Mold from Water Damage – House Cleanup & Health Risks
The Profits of War – Bottled Water Contracts and Bribes
Sun Tzu once wrote that "It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on." Thankfully the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (known as SIGIR) is in the middle of a sweeping investigation of the use, and misuse, of money spent on the wars overseas in an attempt to put an end to … [Read more...] about The Profits of War – Bottled Water Contracts and Bribes
Win a Hand-Held Baby Shower Filter in Our Cutest Baby Contest
Parents, do you have a cute baby photo? Of course you do! Post a cute baby photo on the Filters Fast Facebook page-if your baby photo gets the most "likes", you will win a Sprite hand-held Baby Shower filter. To enter into the contest, just "like" our Facebook page and post a photo starting today Wednesday, June 15. Soon, we’ll move all of your photos into a separate album … [Read more...] about Win a Hand-Held Baby Shower Filter in Our Cutest Baby Contest
Garnier Donates $100,000 to Clean Water Charities
Garnier, an acclaimed cosmetics company using natural ingredients in their hair and skincare products is committed to a greener and cleaner future. Garnier asked consumers to vote for the environmental cause they avidly cared about the most. The three causes voted on were Clean Water, Urban Greening, Recycling and Sustainability. The Clean Water category, received 52% of the … [Read more...] about Garnier Donates $100,000 to Clean Water Charities
Spirit-ed Away – The Last Voyage of the Mars Rover
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
