Consumer Reports recently stated that refrigerator manufacturers, including GE, LG and Whirlpool, are adding new technological features that will help keep your food fresh longer. If you're in the market for a new refrigerator, this may be something worth considering before you buy. Here are some highlights of the new features being added: Whirlpool's Freshflow Produce … [Read more...] about Refrigerators Add New Features to Keep Food Fresh Longer
Water filter for rotting corpse particles?
The dead body of an Indonesian maid was found in the rooftop water tank of a residential building in Singapore, a few days ago. A Bangladeshi man has been arrested in connection with the case; he was seen choking her. It is believed that they were in an intimate relationship, and both were seen arguing on the morning her body was found. The case has been classified as a murder … [Read more...] about Water filter for rotting corpse particles?
Charity Tuesday: Reef Check Foundation
The Reef Check Foundation is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical coral reefs and California rocky reefs. Our coral reefs are in danger due to over-fishing, illegal fishing and pollution. Virtually no reef in the world remains untouched by human impact. Founded in 1996 by marine ecologist Dr. Gregor Hodgson, Reef Check strives to … [Read more...] about Charity Tuesday: Reef Check Foundation
Asthma Rates Increase Despite Improvements in Outdoor Air Quality
Despite improvements in outdoor air quality, and despite the elimination of secondhand smoke via indoor smoking bans in some cities across the U.S., a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the number of people diagnosed with asthma in the U.S. increased by 4.3 million between 2001 and 2009. The increase occurred among all … [Read more...] about Asthma Rates Increase Despite Improvements in Outdoor Air Quality
Win a Dog or Cat Water Fountain with our Cutest Pet Contest
This contest is no longer active Think your pet's the cutest? Post a photo on theFilters Fast Facebook page -- if your photo gets the most "likes", you will win a dog or cat water fountain! To enter into the contest, just like our Facebook page and post a photo by 3 p.m. on Monday, May 16. At that time, we'll move all of your photos into a separate album and allow people to … [Read more...] about Win a Dog or Cat Water Fountain with our Cutest Pet Contest
