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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River Cruising Popularity Increases

As the proverb goes, the road best traveled is actually a river. There continues to be an uptick in the number of passengers picking this luxury holiday option. Moreover, this type of cruising offers more features than ever before. Travelers have gone on cruises for generations, but these days river cruises are becoming a more popular travel option

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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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The Father Of Roman Water Fountain Design

There are many celebrated water fountains in Rome’s city center. One of the most distinguished sculptors and artists of the 17th century, virtually all of them were designed, conceptualized and built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Also a city architect, he had abilities as a fountain developer, and records of his life's work are obvious

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