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
A Fun Paradise for Two
Romantic trips can be as elaborate or as simple as you want. Even a costly gift can be outdone by an intimate, romantic holiday with the special person in your life. And, more and more holiday resorts are catering particularly to couples as a get away from the day-to-day routine. While not everybody may like rose petals sprinkled on their bed, just
The Godfather Of Rome's Water Fountains
There are numerous famous water fountains in Rome’s city center. Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the most brilliant sculptors and artists of the 17th century designed, conceived and constructed almost all of them. His abilities as a water fountain designer and also as a city designer, are visible all through the avenues of Rome. A fam
Your Outdoor Living Area: A Great Spot for a Wall Fountain
A good way to enhance the appeal of your outdoor living area is to add a wall fountain or an exterior garden fountain to your landscaping or garden design. Contemporary designers and fountain builders alike use historic fountains and water features to shape their creations. As such, the effect of integrating one of these to your interior decor brid
The First Documented Outdoor Fountains of Human History
Villages and communities relied on working water fountains to channel water for preparing food, washing, and cleaning up from nearby sources like lakes, streams, or springs. A source of water higher in elevation than the fountain was necessary to pressurize the movement and send water spraying from the fountain's nozzle, a system without equal unti