All shallow pools draw praise and debate over safety
Communities embrace gradual-entry pools as safer options while arguing deep ends still attract swimmers. In Lebanon Ohio Countryside YMCA opened a water park style pool in 2001 with a gradual entry. Chicago and Philadelphia have added ankle-deep designs and signs restrict diving. Safety experts say shallow pools may prevent drownings but may not avert neck injuries. no-diving rules are emphasized.
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River Walk plan eyed for riverfront food court
Downtown restaurateurs mull a river walk food court with a shared seating area and up to six eateries plus public restrooms for East Falls visitors. Owners debate leasing first to local operators. Grace aims to have a plan by month end amid trust concerns and summer uncertainties.
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Riders rescued after coaster stalls high at Six Flags America
Twenty four riders were stranded 130 feet above ground on the Two Face roller coaster for more than two hours at Six Flags America in Largo Maryland. Park officials and fire rescue later freed them with no injuries reported though some riders described fear and confusion. The ride stalled when the mechanism locked at the top of the incline about 135 feet high causing dangling feet and a lengthy wait for ground evacuation.
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Poll finds mixed Iraq views with cautious support for stay
A May poll shows Americans uneasy about Iraq though most still favor keeping US troops long term. Sixty percent rate the situation as worth war, while 42 percent disagree. Four of five support staying until a stable government. Two-thirds want UN involvement in relief and reconstruction. Twenty three percent wrongly believe WMDs were found.
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Ford reports mixed US sales in first half 2003
Ford sees SUV demand rising in first half 2003 with Econoline vans lagging. June totals show 311,252 vehicles sold, SUV sales up 8 percent year over year to 451,841 for H1, while car sales drop 13.7 percent. Production starts for new F-150. Focus and Mustang gains noted. Volvo up 22 percent in June.
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Stanford mourns Vin Oberlin departure and track legacy
Stanford Athletics faces loss as Vin Oberlin leaves, part of Ted Leland era delivering 40 national titles since 1991. Lananna says Oberlin elevated Stanford track to national and international status, building a strong foundation despite his exit. George Andrews briefly served as acting director after Mike Muska’s retirement.
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Lananna named athletic director at Stanford track program
Lananna becomes Stanford athletic director after four year term at America left. He previously coached at Dartmouth and Stanford, guiding 16 runners to NCAA titles and building an exciting program from the ground up. He started coaching at Long Island University in 1975 after graduating there with history and psychology degrees.
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