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Swimming Pool Parasite Has 180 Sick (WLWT ChannelCincinnati.com via Yahoo! News)
There are now 180 probable or confirmed cases of cryptosporidiosis in the Tri-state, News 5 reported. The illness is mainly water borne and it has been going around local swimming pools, affecting mostly children under 5. Health officials in Ohio and Northern Kentucky have started working together to stop the spread.
Help a Swimmer with Cancer by Writing in Her Guestbook
Six months ago, on February 23, a 12-year-old swimmer from the Swim Atlanta Swim Team, Marin Morrison, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I have a little favor to ask of all of you in the worldwide swimming community. (Olympian...
Upside-down Breaststroke Drill
Glenn MIlls of GoSwim has an intersteing breastroke drill that will make you think about how you recover your arms - and make you hold your breath. Try the upside down breaststroke drill....
Girl describes encounter in swimming pool (Lexington Herald-Leader)
ORLANDO, Fla. - The teenage girl who has accused former Orlando Magic TV analyst Jack "Goose" Givens of a series of sex crimes told jurors yesterday that the one-time University of Kentucky basketball star groped her in her family's pool and then in her bedroom.
Greenwich Time - Chloe Poteau, 3, takes a peek at the new basketball court at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich s (Greenwich Time)
Chloe Poteau, 3, takes a peek at the new basketball court at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich s new clubhouse yesterday. Below, the swimming pool, still under construction, is to open by Oct. 1.
Planning Ahead Helps Swimming-Pool Company Survive Katrina (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)
For SPC Pools, a remote data center located outside of Hurricane Alley made the difference between survival and going out of business.
Swimmer and Surfer Duke Kahanamoku
Wednesday, August 24th marks the birthday of one of Hawaii’s most famous — Duke Kahanamoku. A powerful swimmer, he won five medals at four different Olympics, retiring from competition at the age of 42....
60,000 Meter Swim - Polar Bears Can Do It
Polar bears are good swimmers among land animals, but some recent research shows that they may be among the best long-distance swimmers in the world. The WWF has a polar bear tracking site that lets you follow the progress of...
Practice those Flip Turns
Most swimmers don't spend enough time practicing flip turns. Instead, they use flip turns as simply a way to get turned around and headed the other way. But a great turn can be a huge competitive advantage no matter the...
The 2006 International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees
The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) in Fort Lauderdale, FL has announced the list of aquatic athletes to be honored at a ceremony on 13 May, 2006. Swimmers, divers, coaches, and more......
Swimming Terms Glossary from USA Swimming
USA Swimming has a list of swimming terms from "A" to "Z"ones - and what these terms mean to a swimmer....
Here's what school swimming pool, track, etc. would cost (The Islands' Sounder)
When a survey conducted by the Orcas Island Education Foundation indicated that parents, students and staff members would like a swimming pool, a track and a performing arts amphitheatre constructed on school grounds, Interim Superintendent Jeff Van Handel decided to sharpen his pencil, pull out his calculator, and figure out the projected price tag, including the cost to local property owners.
Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Recall of Children's Arm Band Pool Floats...
Poseidon Drowning Detection System
This pool drowning detection system has helped lifeguards do a better job keeping swimmers safe in the water. Learn more about the Poseidon Drowning Detection System....
Dolphins moved from hotel swimming pools to Panhandle marine park (Tuscaloosa News)
Six bottlenose dolphins have been moved from swimming pools at two Mississippi hotels. They were evacuated there when Hurricane Katrina threatened a marine park. They've been moved to a similar facility in the Florida Panhandle.
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