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		<title>Lifeguard Radio&#8217;s on a Tight Budget</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been an Amateur Radio Operator for 13yrs and have constantly been amazed at how many thousands of dollars agencies and facilities spend on their two way radio&#8217;s that are used for just the basic tower to headquarters communication. Below we will explore a low budget option for basic radio communication. I understand that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>This Week in Aquatics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here is a link to a great article Jim Wheeler wrote regarding our legacy of lifeguards, check it out on Aquatics International Connect Is our sport of aquatics getting more coverage, the answer is yes, yes, yes.  Check out SwimmingWorld.tv site and watch live swimming action at the Mission Viejo Swim Meet of Champions LiveSwim.net [...]]]></description>
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		<title>This Week in Aquatics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1. This week Rob from Robaquatics.com released his big plan for an open water tour.  This guy is crazy and yet is brilliant making each and every one of us want to check the block daily.  Read up on the his awesome plans http://robaquatics.com/2010/02/big-announcement-rob-aquatics-summer-open-water-tour.html 2. I always wonder about the struggling athlete, the athlete that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaquaticprofessional.com/blog/dont-miss-these-stories-of-the-week/</link>
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		<title>aiconnect</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently Aquatics International started aiconnect a place where aquatic professionals from all over the world can come together and connect through a micro social networking solution called ning.com At first I was wondering would this work, but within a few weeks of me finding the site the membership climbed to over 500 members currently at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How persistent are you in your professional career?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have embedded this video to make a point. If we were as persistent in our career as this guy is on his bike&#8230;&#8230; Nothing could stop you! Get our there and practice you career as an Aquatic Professional until you succeed, set your goals high, and keep raising them higher. -Chris The Aquatic Professional [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaquaticprofessional.com/blog/how-persistent-are-you-in-your-professional-career/</link>
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		<title>Drowning In September</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every year in September drownings occur.  Just today I was reading about a two year old in our community that drowned in his backyard pool.  What made front page news was relegated to a one line blog post from the local radio station.  How does thi snot shock a community?  How does this not make [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaquaticprofessional.com/blog/drowning-in-september/</link>
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		<title>5 end of Summer Ideas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Well the Summer for 2009 is slowly coming to a close.  Don&#8217;t forget that this is the time when many Aquatic Professionals get lazy and start to drop the ball.  This is the time when you need to really step up and think about ways to improve next year. Here are 5 ideas for how [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaquaticprofessional.com/blog/5-end-of-summer-ideas-for-the-aquatic-professional/</link>
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		<title>Summer Begins</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We summer is in full swing for everyone in Aquatics.  This is the time of year when staff are ready to go and ready to respond when needed.  This is in my opinion the sweet spot in aquatics.  Just a reminder stay vigilant and keep your in-service going strong.  It is very important and vital [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaquaticprofessional.com/blog/summer-begins/</link>
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		<title>Bloggers in Aquatics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is time for Aquatic Professionals to start building resources for aquatics. Aquatics International has put together a list of people you should check out. http://www.aquaticsintl.com/blogs/index.html This is your opportunity to get your ideas on the table, and start contributing. you can start a free blog at blogger.com wordpress.com If you would like help setting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaquaticprofessional.com/blog/bloggers-in-aquatics/</link>
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		<title>Summer is on the Way</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t know about you but summer is here in Southern California. The weather is supposed to be over 100 degrees this weekend and there is no relief in sight. This time of year all of us in the Aquatics World are thrown new challenges and this year more than most with the state of [...]]]></description>
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