Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from April 2009

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from April 2009

Mystery photo?(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mmmm... what is this Answer: Two water bottles could mean more waste. If you must use bottled water, remember to reuse and recycle the bottles.

High 5.
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] English poet Samuel Coleridge once wrote: "Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink." What did he mean? He must have been thirsty, right? Here are three thirsty theories--okay really five facts, but it...

Drinking the ocean: desalination by reverse osmosis.(At a Glance)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While Earth is the water planet, less than 3 percent of its water is fresh and drinkable. If the world's water supply fit in a half-gallon bottle, the amount you could drink would equal about 3 tablespoons. e rest...

New sea creatures discovered!(CRITTER CORNER)
April 1, 2009... It may be hard to believe, but new sea creatures have been discovered recently. Explorations in the waters off two islands on the Great Barrier Reef and another reef off northwestern Australia have resulted in the discovery of numerous species...

Beyond thirst: the global water crisis.
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most of us think nothing about grabbing a cold glass of water. In 2008, though, flooding caused a drinking water shortage in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Meanwhile, North Carolina, Georgia, and California suffered serious...

Too much water in the wrong place: the story of flood control.
April 1, 2009... We couldn't live without water. We bathe in it; we swim in it; and, most importantly, we drink it. Without to bring water, we'd all die of thirst. But sometimes it rains too much. Then we get floods, and floods can be disastrous.... ...

Water + heat = steam! Clean, green energy.
April 1, 2009... From early times. Native Americans living in northern California knew about a special place where steam rose out of the Earth. It was not until after 1847, however, that the area became more widely known. That year, William Bell Elliott, an...

Iceland in hot water.(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... The energy world is watching Iceland with awe. Why? Because this island country has begun implementing a plan to become the first economy in the world fueled by hydrogen. Situated just below the Arctic Circle, Iceland hosts a lifestyle...

Dear Tommy ...(e-Pals)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FACES' New Jersey friend, Tommy, exchanged pen pal letters with Dominic from New Orleans, Louisiana, for this issue about water. Dominic explained the dangers and devastation that water caused to his hometown after...

Escaping Poseidon's palace.(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... According to ancient Greek mythology, Poseidon is lord of the sea. Let's pretend you are exploring his underwater palace looking for treasure. It's a nice place to visit... if Poseidon himself isn't around. He's a moody and irascible sort, and...

Slip-sliding away.
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When you drink a glass of water or take a shower, think of glaciers. Why? Glaciers contain at least 75 percent of Earth s fresh water--much more than all our planet's lakes and rivers combined. If you're flying in a...

The art of water puppetry.
April 1, 2009... A dragon dances in the moonlit water of Ho Hoan Kiem, the lake in the center of Hanoi's busiest district, spouting sparks and smoke from silver sparklers. This is indeed magic! Craning our necks over mobs of children, parents, and tottering...

Saving a city from sinking.
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The acqua alta siren sounds its eerie wail, and the residents of Venice know exactly what it means: flooding. inter high tides and winds blow water into Venice's lagoon and on into the city, and places like Venice's...

It's wet, muddy, and interesting--it's his job.
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Early on a chilly morning, a team of scientists and technicians head to a streambed study site. They carry their tools--scoops, nets, brushes, and bottles. Eric, a water scientist who specializes in studying stream...

Something to celebrate.
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 6-gallon bucket of water is difficult to carry even for a short distance. Yet, in the African country of Malawi it is normal for young girls to balance buckets of water on their head for several miles. The local...

All bottled up.
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Voss and Imsdal come from Norway, Bisleri s bottled in India, and Vata is an Iranian brand. Around the globe, people are quenching their thirst with bottled water. In the past 10 years, sales in Asia and South...

Ask Faces!
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Here is your chance to send us your questions about people, places. and cultures from all over the world. Each month, our experts Will answer several questions from-readers like you. Want to know where the world's...

Face facts.(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise according to many doctors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It works all of the body's major muscles and strengthens the heart and lungs. You also won't get hot and sticky like you would ing...

Monsters of the Deep?
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In old maps, when people used to believe that the world was fiat, cartographers drew unknown ocean areas at the edges with the legend "here there be monsters." Today, we know the world is round, but some people still...

Famous fountains.(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Can you match up these famous water fountains with their locations? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Jet d'Eau It would be hard to stay neutral about this fountain's [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. The Fountains of Peterhof You should...

Growing up on the water.
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hi, my name is Lauren. I am 13 years old and live in Ventura, California, which has perfect weather and is right by the ocean. For almost 11 years, I have lived on the sailboat that dad built. As the boat is so...

Why the sea is salt.(Short story)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] People have always been curious about things like the motion of the Sun or the way certain animals look and act. And long before we discovered scientific ways of thinking about things, we answered some of these...

Water art.(Art Connection)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artists are capable of creating art from almost anything--whether it's a piece of stone or a block of ice. Here are some ways artists have used water to make art. Blocks of ice used to carve sculptures can...

Rowan of Rin.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
April 1, 2009... Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodday [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Have you ever been scared to do something? Imagine having to do that specific thing for the safety of your entire town. Would you do it or bring shame to your family and town?...

Say what?
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] from November/December FACES: Let's Celebrate! "Hi, I'm Cousin It."--Isabel P. "Cousin It, here I come!"--Emma S. "I think I need a buzz!"--Kaitlyn E. "What are you lookin' at?"--Nathan G. ...

Say what?(One Last Face)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fill in the speech bubble for this photograph. The best entries will be published in an upcoming issue! Send your captions to facesmag@yahoo.com.