Increasing concerns about the depleting global water supply, water scarcity, and drought in the Southwest might get high school students off the hook from taking the big dive in swimming class. Should high school deans and the Department of Education at large rethink requirements for swimming and other water sports due to water worries in the [...]
Understanding the Chinese Water Personality
Ancient Chinese astrology is based on the five elements of water, metal, earth, wood and fire. The day and time of an individual’s birth indicates which element, or personality type that person has. The Chinese Water Personality is said to be to be smart and resourceful. Like the water, these people take the shape of any [...]
history by water, water culture
Do You Still Pitch Change Into Wishing Wells?
Wishing wells and water fountains littered with coins of some hapless passersby eager for a break, were once seen in most major malls and public squares in the U.S. Now water fountains that gather penny pitchers wishes are spotted less frequently. Where did the idea of wishing wells and magical fountains originate from? And have we [...]
Water Is Beauty: Cosmetics & H20
Most beauty and cosmetic products share one key ingredient: water. Lotions, moisturizers, and make up products are all made with quality controlled water regulated by organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). There are several codes for water quality control in beauty products. There are also various types of water, including distilled and thermal water, [...]
Water Survey, history by water, water culture
Archaeological Finds of the Legendary Captain Morgan
Archaeologists have recently excavated six cannons from Lafas Reef of Panama City, thought to belong to the legendary Captain Henry Morgan. Thus far, archaeologists have yet to find remnants of the ships sailed by Captain Morgan. If experts confirm that the cannons did belong to Captain Morgan, legends of the former governor of Jamaica and bane of [...]
The Evolution of Sui-Ren: Water Ninja Techniques
Sui-ren is the ancient martial art form of ninja involving water. Ninjas were taught to disguise themselves in water, combat opponents in water, and ultimately to use water as an ally against any and all enemies. There are five distinct categories of how water was used by ninjas. The ninja used special boats called hasami bune [...]
Just Bieber’s Birthday Wish For Water Was Granted!
Celebrity Justin Beiber turned 17 years-old on Tuesday, and he made one special wish for this year: He wished for water. Beiber asked fans to donate to http://www.charitywater.org/ , an organization that provides clean drinking water to people in developing countries by using bio-sand filters, drilling bore holes for water wells, and more. This high profile talented [...]
Water Baptisms in Early 20th Century America
In “Take Me to the Water: Photographs of River Baptisms”, an exhibit at the International Center of Photography in New York City, a collection of postcards and photographs documents outdoor baptismal ceremonies performed from 1880 through 1930 in the United States. This collection of water baptism photographs captures a time period in American history that [...]
First Time Attendee Wins Ice Fishing Competition
“The 2011 Brainerd Jaycee Ice-Fishing Extravaganza (BJIE) was a success,” reported Mary Devine, BJIE marketing coordinator, in a follow-up interview with WaterWideWeb. “Nearly 10,000 tickets were sold and almost 12,000 people were on the ice this year. A grand total of 743 fish were caught,” said Devine. In a previous article published on 18 January 2011, [...]
World’s Largest Wave Rider Discusses Surfing
Oahu native Pete Cabrinha currently holds the Guinness World Record for surfing the largest wave ever. The 49 year-old Cabrinha has surfed since he was just 6 years-old, and he still catches the waves. In a telephone interview, Cabrinha told WaterWideWeb, “The day that I won the Billabong in 2004, I wasn’t out there pursuing a record. [...]
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