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

You might believe a 3-day weekend is too short to travel internationally. Not so. Actually, lots of foreign destinations are close enough to be a viable three-day weekend trip. Below are spots perfect for an epic long weekend you won’t soon forget. Montreal, Quebec French-inspired old-world elegance is combined with all the conveni

Even before the journey commences, both veteran travelers and novices have so many decisions to make before embarking on a vacation. Your fantasy might be to reach the highest mountain, to chill to the sounds of the ocean or to actually stand in the place you read about in your last book. AMT Travel, an American Express Travel Representative, has t

There are many celebrated fountains in the city center of Rome. Almost all of them were designed, architected and built by one of the finest sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Also a city architect, he had capabilities as a water fountain designer, and traces of his life's work are apparent throughout the avenues of

Indoor fountains have been used for many years as helpful elements to create calming, stress free surroundings for patients in clinics and wellness programs. The calming effect of flowing water can lead people into a meditative state.The sounds produced by indoor water features are also thought to bolster the pace of recovery. A number of ailments