Congress to Require Compliance with American National Standard for Safer Swimming Pools
Assuring consumer protection, legislation mandates compliance with ANS and provides guidelines for required suction outlet fittings and covers for swimming pools and spas. As established in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, all fittings and covers manufactured, distributed, or sold in the U.S. must comply with ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007, Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, ...

UNH pool and spas nearing federal approval
The University of New Hampshire's pool and spa facilities are close to meeting the new federal standards set forth in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. The act imposes mandatory requirements for suction entrapment avoidance measures, so pools and spas can be used safely.

Painting the desert red in the Wild West
Where else but in charmingly offbeat New Mexico can you find people living in "earthship" homes or a Wild West town where outlaws?and ghosts?are said to have roamed?

Weight-loss challenge will award biggest loser
After all the turkey and gravy, some folks are showing the results of Thanksgiving goodies on tummies and hips ? but do not fret. It?s time for the fifth annual Holiday Trimmings Challenge.

Poolside Jan's opens store in Newport
After almost 14 years of owning a mobile spa and pool maintenance company, owner Janet Davenport has moved her business, Poolside Jan's, into Pacific Village at 152 NE 6th St. in Newport.

Kids Eat Free at Hyatt Regency Orange County / Anaheim Hotel Near Disneyland
Families can take advantage of savings at the popular Disneyland Hotel through November 1, 2009. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1643164.htm

Under $850: Ski trip in Colorado
Spring break ski trip: Spend four nights at The Charter at Beaver Creek, Colo., a European inspired hotel with ski-in/ski-out access, and within an easy walk to shops and restaurants in the Beaver Creek Village. Rooms have mountain views.

Spas create deals and discounts for slumping economy
NEW YORK -- With the economy slumping, facials and massages might not be a top priority for consumers on a budget.

Summer on the Sand
Lodi may be scorching, but it's also near to some of California's coolest beach destinations.

Kid-friendly Kauai: The sand, surf, canyon, sea life and, of course, warm weather, made island vacationing perfect for ...
Hawaii and honeymooners, yes. But Hawaii, a mom and three kids? We found during an October trip to the island of Kauai that, yes, Hawaii can provide a perfect family vacation. We picked Kauai after I got a call offering a discount stay at a new Marriott resort on Poipu Beach, known for great snorkeling, swimming and surfing.

Ski season off to strong start
Blessed with some big drops of November mountain snow, West Virginia's five downhill ski resorts are gearing up for one of the best starts in recent years.

TOPS'L Beach and Racquet Resort Continues To Be Recognized As A Top Tennis Resort
TOPS'L Beach and Racquet Resort, managed by ResortQuest, was again selected by Tennis Magazine as one of the TOP 50 Tennis Resorts in America. TOPS'L offers guests a wide selection of vacation rentals, tennis packages and instructions by certified professionals. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/topsl/tennis-resort/prweb1673964.htm

Myriad ways to go green at home
According to the Green Building Council in Washington, D.C., here are 45 ways to make an older home green-friendly. One $ sign means the cost is low to none; $$ is moderate ($50-$500) and $$$ is high ($500-plus).

Outdoor wood-furnace use still allowed
WEST ONEONTA _ The Oneonta Town Board has shelved legislation that would ban outdoor wood furnaces from the more residential parts of town and limit their use elsewhere.

30 day extension
The Laurel City Council has authorized some remediation to a private pool after residents complained that the pool was a health hazard. Stephanie Howard of 730 Oak Drive was notified of a public hearing concerning an unclean pool on her property.

Myriad ways to go green at home
According to the Green Building Council in Washington, D.C., here are 45 ways to make an older home green-friendly. One $ sign means the cost is low to none; $$ is moderate ($50-$500) and $$$ is high ($500-plus).