A Different Kind of Intimate Getaway

An anniversary vacation promises to combine all aspects love, whether you have been a couple for 5 years or 50. And what about those two people inching towards the forty year anniversary? While honeymoons are for unwinding, especially after the many months or possibly years of preparation, anniversary trips might need some more preparing. The very

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The Many Construction Materials of Landscape Fountains

Garden fountains today are mostly made from metal, although you can find them in other materials too. Those made from metals have clean lines and attractive sculptural elements, and are versatile enough to fit any budget and decor. If you have a modern look and feel to your interior design, your yard and garden should reflect that same style. A pop

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Public Water Fountains Around Berkley, Ca

The first example of a sugary drinks tax in the USA came in February 2014, when it was approved by the city of Berkley, California. The taxation is supposed to reduce sugary drink consumption and boost the consumption of healthier drinks, such as water from fountains. Research was executed to find out the reputation of local drinking water fountain

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Statues As a Staple of Classic Art in Historic Greece

The Archaic Greeks manufactured the 1st freestanding statuary, an awesome achievement as most sculptures up until then had been reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Younger, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks were the subject matter of most of the statues, or kouros figures. The kouroi, considered by the Greeks to represent beauty, had one foot

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Where did Fountains Begin?

A water fountain is an architectural piece that pours water into a basin or jets it high into the air in order to supply drinkable water, as well as for decorative purposes.From the beginning, outdoor fountains were simply meant to serve as functional elements. Water fountains were connected to a spring or aqueduct to provide potable water as well

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