ACT (test) The ACT (/eÉª siË tiË/; originally an abbreviation of American College Testing) college readiness assessment is a standardized test for high school achievement and college admissions in the United States produced by ACT, a nonprofit of the same name.
The Fleishhacker Pool in San Francisco was the largest heated outdoor swimming pool in the United States. Opened on 23 April 1925, it measured 1,000 by 150 ft (300 by 50 m) and was so large that the lifeguards required kayaks for patrol. It was closed in 1971 due to low patronage.
Here in Austin, we are blessed with some of the best natural swimming spots in the state. Three of the most well-known and loved pools in town are Barton Springs Pool, Deep Eddy Pool and Big Stacy Pool. These spring-fed pools provide much needed refreshment on hot summer days and are entertaining for kids of all ages.