You don't send your kid to sleep over at Michael Jackson's house unless you're looking to rob him in court. So why should you send your kids (or yourselves) to the beach without arming them with knowledge on the number one beach killer? Over 80 percent of all beach rescues are related to rip currents, experts say. Is this any reason to avoid the beach? Not at all. Read on.

What is a Rip Current and why should I care?

Our mission at Fatal Fluid is to educate you and give you the tools you need to survive in the water. That is it. If you become a water ninja along the way, then it's a bonus. As any responsible educator should do, it's important to inform you of various dangers that accompany water training. This is one such article.

What is it?

By Curio Mk. III -- The Fatal Duckling that never left the pond.

Every exercise routine demands a certain amount of cardiovascular fitness, right? It gives us that nice lithe appearance to compliment those beefy muscles you've been working on. Running, aerobics, and bicycling are all fair game -- each with their own distinct benefits. But when you're of gargantuan stature, such as myself, you need a little something more. Breakout the swimsuits, guys, we're taking over the lap lanes.

Before I begin, I must preface that the manner in which I write might carry a certain amount of subtle levity to it, but please try to look past that and see the actual information I’m humbly trying to convey vs the tom foolery and or shenanigans.