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HANLEY WOOD

May 23, 2013

Hanley Wood, USGBC Establish a Strategic Partnership with Greenbuild

Hanley Wood LLC, the premier media, event, information and strategic marketing services company serving the construction industry and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today a strategic partnership whereby Hanley Wood has acquired the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Read More
FOLLOW UP

May 22, 2013

Inflatable Water Slide Verdict Stirs Emotions

Alison Rice

The Massachusetts Supreme Court in June 2013 heard oral arguments in a multimillion-dollar wrongful death lawsuit involving a pool slide sold by mass merchants. The judgment was levied against Toys "R" Us, who appealed, citing excessive punitive damages. Read More
May 22, 2013

Premier Pools in Trademark Lawsuit

Rebecca Robledo

A small builder with a similar name alleges that Premier Pools Management Corp. has infringed its trademark in the Dallas area. Read More

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Web Roundup

CPSC Reveals New Data

On the heels of releasing its 2013 injuries and fatalities report, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a serious call to action.
Organizations Enhance Online Training

The American Red Cross and National Swimming Pool Foundation have announced upgrades to the online Home Pool Essentials: Maintenance and Safety course website.
Subcontractor Blamed for Major Holdup

An Ohio firm is holding a concrete subcontractor responsible for a 10-month delay on a pool, leaving one Cuyahoga Falls couple with nothing more than a hole in the ground.

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Dispatches: Commentary from the Editors of PSN

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May is National Drowning Awareness Month. Have you known someone who drowned or nearly drowned? Or have you been involved in a drowning or near drowning rescue?

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A Twitter How-to for Pool and Spa Professionals

Pool and spa professionals will find using Twitter simple with this exclusive two-part how-to tutorial.

Watch these step-by-step videos on how to create your Twitter profile and send out your first tweet today.

Video: How to Create a Twitter Account

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Video: How to Personalize Your Twitter Profile

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Video: How to Share Content and Send a Tweet

Learn the simple steps to sharing videos, photos and other content, and send out your first tweet.
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Current Issue

May 24, 2013

A North Carolina Poolscape fits the local architectural style; A look at the new trends in fiberglass pools; Phosphate reducers and enzymes play an important role in pool maintenance

Fiberglass Pools Are Changing Direction

Fiberglass projects get more elaborate as pools get smaller.
Modern Day South

A pictorial of a pool and waterfeature meant to capture the local architecture, incorporating Southern nature with modern style.
How To Use Phosphate Reducers and Enzymes in Pool Maintenance

Phosphate reducers and enzymes can be an important part of pool maintenance.