Tag archive for "North America"

Hammam

history by water, water culture

Hammam

No Comments 04 September 2010

Today, baths serve to fulfill the activity of self-cleaning in a private manner. Most people in North America have the luxury of having their own bathroom in their residences, a bathroom that they don’t have to share with anyone but perhaps close family members living in the house. Can you imagine that not so long ago, on the other side of the ocean, baths were a public activity, shared by the people of an entire community, as a way of cleaning but mostly a way of socializing and interacting with one another.

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Sanpellegrino

bottled water, corporate watch

Sanpellegrino

No Comments 31 August 2010

Sparkly water is popular all over Europe and it is slowly gaining in popularity as luxury water sold in the nicest hotels and restaurants. In Italy and all over the world, Sanpellegrino is a milestone in the mineral water bottled water industry. With a luxury positioning in most restaurants in North America, this brand represents the values and style of Italian culture and is marketed as “fine dining water”.

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Kayaking

water & sport, water culture

Kayaking

No Comments 30 July 2010

One special post on a very special sport: kayaking, one of North America's favorites and a perfect outdoor activity for the summer.Today, kayaking has become one of the most popular sports in North America with international competitions and many recreational clubs spread across the United States and Canada. They come in a variety of sizes and types based on the kayaking that one practices and they are typically designed for one or two people even if larger one exist also for competitions.

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Lake Superior

overview, water science

Lake Superior

No Comments 28 July 2010

At the centre of North America, Lake Superior is the largest fresh water lake in the world by surface and the third one by volume. This lake’s governance is divided between the United States and one Canadian Province; these regions control the water levels, pollution, fishery activity and the tracking of water species.The natural ecosystem of the lake is endangered, fresh water lands need to be preserved at all costs if not our economy will suffer greatly

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Hydro-electricity

overview, water science

Hydro-electricity

No Comments 14 July 2010

Hydroelectricity is a renewable form of energy that is less wasteful and creates almost no pollution. Yet, there is a serious negative aspect that needs to be considered: almost all hydroelectric installations have had negative impacts on the nearby environment and the natural habits of the fauna and flora. Hydro-Québec is the example of a leading firm in hydroelectricity that is also committed to the development of a long-term development strategy.

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