California's Water Fountain Analysis and Results

California's Water Fountain Analysis and Results In February 2014, a charge on sugar-sweetened beverages was enacted in Berkley, CA, making it the first city in the United States to bring in such a regulation. By taxing sugary drinks, the city hopes to encourage more people to choose healthier options, such as water. First, the city conducted an analysis to examine whether citizens had proper access to functioning drinking water fountains. The study utilized a GPS app to gather data on current water fountains in the city. This information was cross-referenced with demographic records on race and income collected from the US Census Community Study database. The 2 data sets were reviewed to ascertain what class distinctions, if any, there were in access to working water fountains. The evaluation was able to establish the demographics of areas with water fountains, also noting whether the state of the fountains was greater or inferior in lower class neighborhoods. The fact that the fountains were working was not a guarantee that they were well-maintained, given that quite a few were in need of cleaning and repair.

The Godfather Of Rome's Public Fountains

The Godfather Of Rome's Public Fountains There are any number of famous Roman water fountains in its city center. One of the greatest sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini planned, conceived and built almost all of them. Godfather Rome's Public Fountains 2257174908457425.jpg

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Traces of his life's efforts are apparent all through the streets of Rome because, in addition to his capabilities as a water feature creator, he was also a city architect. A renowned Florentine sculptor, Bernini's father guided his young son, and they eventually transferred to Rome to totally showcase their art, mainly in the form of public water features and water features. An exemplary workman, Bernin received compliments and the the backing of popes and well known painters. His sculpture was originally his claim to fame. Most particularly in the Vatican, he made use of a base of knowledge in ancient Greek architecture and melded it effortlessly with Roman marble. He was affected by many a great artists, however, Michelangelo had the biggest effect on his work.

The Early, Unappreciated Water-Moving Solution

The Early, Unappreciated Water-Moving Solution In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting innovation lured the notice and praise of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the final mentions of the mechanism. It might have become obsolete once the Villa Medici was in a position to receive water from the Acqua Felice, the early contemporary channel, in 1592. In truth it was perhaps simply forgotten when Ferdinando returned to Florence in 1588 after the death of his sibling, Francesco di Medici, leading Ferdinando to give up his cardinalship to lock in his position as the upcoming Grand Duke of Tuscany. There might have been different spectacular water-related works in Renaissance gardens in the late sixteenth century, such as fountains that played tunes, water caprices (or giochi d’acqua) and also scenographic water presentations, but none were operated by water which defied gravity.