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• A Real Discussion
  You don't see too many honest discussions of contentious issues these days, but we've got one going at aquamagazine.com. A few months ago we ran a story about the FTC settling charges against POOLCORP, which launched an online industry discussion of astonishing proportion. 44 comments as of this writing; 6,000 words and counting. I check it pretty […]
• A Meditation on Health and Healing
• Merger Talks Between Hayward And Maytronics Break Down
• Calif. Looks To Update Title 20
• Product Focus: Rejuvenating Your Pool, the Vinyl Liner Way
  photos courtesy Pool & Spas Express Ultimate Makeover The 2011 Tara Liners Ultimate Makeover Contest marks the third year of its annual quest to find unique and professional pool vinyl makeovers. This year, Tri Cities Pools & Spas of Johnson City, Tenn., was named the winner with 57 percent of the vote. Tri Cities Pools & Spas will receive one fr […]
• Win $500 Taking This AQUA Survey
  Aqua magazine is taking its annual survey of the Pool and Spa industry, and participants will be entered to win a $500 grand prize, a $100 first prize or one of 50 AQUA t-shirts. Simply follow the links provided below. The survey is divided up by industry segment, so if you are primarily involved with: Service – go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/GK2Z3SB Bui […]
• Business Briefs: Inter-Fab, Hayward Commercial, FSPA
  Inter-Fab, a leading manufacturer of swimming pool slides, diving board and pool accessories, pedaled for local charities in the 29th annual El Tour de Tucson bike race in January. Approximately 9,000 cyclists from all around the world rode in the recent race, which is rated one of the top fundraising rides in the country. This is the 11th consecutive year t […]
• Feedback: The Problem With Remaining Ignorant
  In the January issue, David Tisherman's article "'A Is For Art", stressed the importance of higher education for pool builders. It drew this response from a reader in Florida. You say, "The problem with remaining ignorant is that you don't even know what you don't know." Let me also say, "The problem with gaining […]
• Garden Artisan Scott Cohen Works Wonders In Outdoor Spaces
  This garden features an unusual vanishing-edge pond that creates an intimate visual fusion with the hillside views in the distance, while at the same time bringing the beauty of nature right to your feet. (Photo courtesy Greenescene.com) For the past 25 years, "garden artisan" Scott Cohen has embraced the challenge of creating beautiful outdoor spa […]
• Safety Advocates To Gather For Drowning Prevention Symposium
  Top aquatics safety experts and advocates will gather in San Diego March 8-9 for the 11th Annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium. The event, organized by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and sponsored by the Swim For Life Foundation, D&D Technologies and the United States Swim School Association, will take place at the Hyatt Regency Missi […]