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Aug 16, 2024 | usms.org | Michael Watkins

Home Articles and Videos PanAm Masters Championship Provides USMS Members Connection The 2024 PanAm Masters Championship brought athletes to Trinidad & Tobago in July The 2024 PanAm Masters Championship brought athletes from across the Americas to Trinidad & Tobago in July to compete in a variety of aquatic sports, including pool swimming and open water swimming.

Jun 28, 2024 | usms.org | Michael Watkins

Just a few strokes from Olympic trials at Lucas Oil Stadium earlier this month, USMS swimmers put up their own top times and set 27 new USMS records at the 2024 USMS Spring National Championship at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis. Here are the stories of three record-setters who shined.

May 3, 2024 | sgtechsimp.com | Michael Watkins |Kim Scott |Marcus Buckingham |Curt Coffman

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Apr 23, 2024 | oldtimemusic.com | Michael Watkins

Introduction“The Battle of Evermore” is a timeless classic by Led Zeppelin, released in 1971 as part of their fourth album. The song stands out amongst the band’s expansive repertoire for its lively yet mystical atmosphere, as well as for its masterful use of folk instruments and complex vocal harmonies. Table of ContentsToggleThe lyrics of the song are full of references to mythology and storytelling, and it has been speculated that the song’s themes revolve around a specific story or legend.

Apr 23, 2024 | oldtimemusic.com | Michael Watkins

The Meaning Behind The Song: Jolene by Dolly Parton Dolly Parton is a musical icon whose legacy continues to shine decades after her songs first graced the airwaves. One of her most famous songs is “Jolene” from her 1974 album, “Jolene.” The song tells of the heartbreak and jealousy caused by a beautiful woman who threatens to steal a man’s affection, and it remains one of Parton’s most popular songs to date. But what inspired her to write it, and what does it really mean?