The Original Outdoor Fountains

The water from rivers and other sources was originally supplied to the occupants of nearby towns and municipalities by way of water fountains, whose purpose was mainly practical, not artistic. A supply of water higher in elevation than the fountain was required to pressurize the movement and send water spraying from the fountain's nozzle, a system

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Modern Water Fountains And Public Policy

In February 2014, a charge on sugar-sweetened beverages was enacted in Berkley, CA, making it the first city in the United States to submit such a law. The tax is thought to minimize sugary drink consumption and enhance the consumption of healthier drinks, such as water from fountains. First, the city conducted an analysis to evaluate whether peopl

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Contemporary Sculpture in Old Greece

Even though the majority of sculptors were paid by the temples to embellish the detailed columns and archways with renderings of the gods, as the time period came to a close, it became more prevalent for sculptors to portray common people as well because plenty of Greeks had begun to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred. Port

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Use a Outdoor Wall Fountain To Help Boost Air Quality

An otherwise boring ambiance can be pepped up with an indoor wall fountain. Your senses and your health can benefit from the putting in of one of these indoor features. Science supports the theory that water fountains are good for you. Modern-day machines create positive ions which are balanced out by the negative ions discharged by water features.

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Cruise the Mediterranean Sea

It is said that coastal Europe was the birthplace of contemporary civilization, including democracy, science, art, and wine. The “Old World” is without a doubt a place rich in history. Step back in time with a visit to Rome and its famous Pantheon and Colosseum as well as Vatican City and St. Peter’s B

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