It can end up in artificial water supply systems, including air conditioning systems, water services and cooling towers.

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The story of the American West is in part the story of advances in technology and transportation, including air conditioning and the highway system, which made it possible for people to live comfortably in more places.

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Lynch said his downtown facility now has a generator system robust enough to power the entire building for three weeks, including the air conditioning.

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Designers claim that plants not only provide a beautiful alternative to other materials used in construction, they also offer additional benefits, including noise reduction, natural cooling, air conditioning and a psychological boost to those who use the buildings.

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Neighbouring Long Coast Seasports (852-8104-6222) rents both small and roomy tents with different degrees of furnishing -- some even have air-conditioning -- as well as an array of water sports equipment including kayaks, bodyboards and skimboards.

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In the fort's courtyard are several small wooden boats and traditional barasti (palm-leaf) houses, including the primitive Al Kaimah, and the summerhouse Al Areesh with traditional wind-tower (barajeel) "air conditioning".

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