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SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corporation) successfully tested their capsule launch system that will launch astronauts into orbit. A mock-up capsule was used during the test in Cape Canaveral, Florida and there wasn't anybody on board the flight.
SpaceX, led by billionaire Elon Musk, aims to launch US astronauts to the International Space Station as early as 2017.
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Concho Confetti Mall offers a little of everything
Anchoring the northeast corner of San Angelo's historic Block One for more than three decades is Concho Confetti Antiques Mall at 42 E. Concho Ave.
Concho Confetti Mall offers a little of everything Anchoring the northeast corner of San Angelo's historic Block One for more than three decades is Concho Confetti Antiques Mall at 42 E. Concho Ave. Check out this story on gosanangelo.com: https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2019/05/17/concho-confetti-antiques-mall-offers-little-everything-san-angelo-texas-2019/3707288002/
Matthew McDaniel, San Angelo Standard-Times Published 12:52 p.m. CT May 17, 2019
Concho Confetti Antiques Mall is located at 42 E. Concho Ave. in San Angelo. (Photo: Matthew McDaniel / Standard-Times)
This week, they have been getting ready for all the foot traffic from the Blues Fest on Saturday.
The shop has been owned by Chandra Harris and Sue Gomez for the last 22 years, and inside the store there are booths operated by 30 different sellers, featuring a wide assortment of collectibles.
Chandra Harris co-owns Concho Confetti Antiques Mall with her best friend Sue Gomez. (Photo: Matthew McDaniel)
The owners said they have been best friends since their days at Glenmore Elementary, and that makes showing up for work everyday fun. The pair said they can anticipate each other's moves, which makes working together easier.
"We don't have to discuss every little thing," Harris said. "We know what the other one would want."
Our vendors rent the booths from us and work one day each month, but it's just one big happy family.
Thirty vendors have collections for sale at Concho Confetti Antiques Mall at 42 E. Concho Ave. in San Angelo. (Photo: Matthew McDaniel / Standard-Times)
In the 1870s, this was a livery stable where people parked the wagons," Harris said. "Later on it became a gas station, and also an auto repair shop, and you can see how the doors in several places are exactly the width of a garage door."
Harris said one of the challenges they have faced is providing the right mix of antiques, and keeping things fresh to encourage repeat customers of all ages.
Concho Confetti Antiques Mall, 42 E. Concho Ave., is a great place to find gifts with a wide-assortment of collectible offerings. (Photo: Matthew McDaniel / Standard-Times)
"The antiques I'm interested in aren't necessarily the antiques my daughter would be interested in," she said. "When we started out, we sold lots of glassware and pretty things like china, but now the vintage jewelry is one of our biggest sellers, because the young girls want that "retro" look. So, we have changed a lot over the years.
"But with 30 different booths, we always have a lot of new stuff coming in."
Concho Confetti made ShopAcrossTexas.com's 2019 Best Stores in Texas list.
What are your biggest sellers?
Anything "manly," such as fishing equipment or pocket knives are big sellers these days.
How did you get started in the business?
My mother loved antiques, and I started out by buying a single pink glass pitcher with a ribbon-candy rim.
What is the best business advice you received?
You have to love it, or it's not going to work.
What is the most unique thing in your store?
Our vendors are probably the most unique thing about Concho Confetti.
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Gregarious behavior by trilobites (aka "trilobite clusters") has been abundantly reported, but encompassing only holaspid adults; this is the first occurrence of juvenile trilobite clustering, and one of the few involving clusters of Cambrian trilobites. Numerous explanations for clustering behavior have been posited, but few have indicated that clusters follow egg deposition as suggested by the present specimen.


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Official: Oulare Loaned To Liege
Watford striker Obbi Oulare has completed a season-long loan move to Standard Liege.
The 22-year-old will spend the rest of the 2018/19 campaign with the Belgian top-flight side.
Since arriving at Vicarage Road in 2015, Oulare has featured three times for the Hornets and spent time on loan with Zulte Waregem, Willem II and Royal Antwerp.
Home Tickets: Crystal Palace Update
Tickets for Watford's next home fixture against Crystal Palace remain on general sale.
The Hornets will host the Eagles at The Vic on Sunday August 26 (1.30pm KO).
Tickets will be available ONLINE ONLY for Home Groups A, B & C and general sale via watfordfctickets.co.uk.
Supporters wishing to purchase Group D tickets must do so over the phone or in-person at the Ticket Office.
The Ticket Office Hotline on 01923 223023 can be called to seek assistance with online account information and for other general ticketing enquiries.
TICKET POSTING & COLLECTIONS
The last post for Crystal Palace tickets was at 4pm on Wednesday (August 22). Any tickets purchased after this point will need to be collected from the Ticket Office. It is advised that tickets are best collected in advance.
The Ticket Office will be open from 9am to 5.30pm on Friday (August 24), 10am-4pm on Saturday (August 25), from 9am up until kick-off on Sunday (August 26).
You can now pick-up tickets from the new Matchday Ticket Collection point underneath the Rookery at Vicarage Road, just past the Ticket Office. This should help reduce the length of queues for the Ticket Office on matchdays.
SALES ARRANGEMENTS - WHO CAN BUY WHEN?
Thursday July 19, 12noon:
- Home Group A
Monday July 23, 12noon:
- Home Groups A & B
Wednesday July 25, 12noon:
- Home Groups A, B & C
- Home Groups A, B, C & D
Friday August 3, 12noon:
- General sale
Tickets are sold on a one per eligible Fan ID basis and subject to availability at all times.
Home Groups A to D are specifically referred to and set out in the club's 2018/19 Home Match Ticket Sales Policy, available by clicking HERE.
Rookery & Lower GT:
65 & Over £22
Full-Time Students £18
18 & Under £14
Family Stand**:
18 & Under £5
**Must be at least one 18 & Under in each booking
Sir Elton John Stand:
Upper GT Stand:
Wheelchair & Ambulant Disabled Spaces:
All disabled tickets are accompanied by a free-of-charge carer's ticket.
You will be offered a free personal assistant admission if you are in receipt of Middle or Higher rate components of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (P.I.P.) however proof of eligibility may be required before tickets are issued.
Regular sales updates will be published here at watfordfc.com and via Twitter @WatfordFC.
How to contact the Ticket Office:
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Police & Fire: Teenager enters plea in child abuse case involving younger brother
Trace Christenson
CHILD ABUSE: Jack Birman, 18, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree child abuse after leaving his 16-month-old brother near a Springfield pond on Oct. 6, 2019. He faces probation as part of a plea agreement in the case. Birman had been charged with third-degree child abuse and could have been sentenced to up to two years in prison. Calhoun County Sheriff Department deputies said Birman took his brother to a small pond near Avenue A and Dickman Road and that he left the toddler on shore while he was in a boat. Before Calhoun County District Court Judge Jason Bomia, Birman said he was in the boat to get a lure out of a tree and the boat was not stable enough to take his brother. During a tearful explanation, Birman said he came back and found his brother in the water and carried him to their nearby home. "I didn't leave him, I went for a lure, that is the honesty of my word," Birman said. The child was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo and he recovered. As part of the agreement, other charges, including larceny and hindering a police officer will be dismissed. He remains in the Calhoun County jail to await sentencing. No date was set.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT: Battle Creek police are seeking a warrant for a man, 32, after his former girlfriend, 26, said she was assaulted in the first block of Lamora Avenue at 6:06 p.m. Monday.
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Former Gator Wins Swim For Alligator Lighthouse Open Water Swim
ISLAMORADA, September 14, 2022—Defending champion Connor Signorin topped a field of 450 swimmers from around the nation to capture his second consecutive Swim for Alligator Lighthouse, an 8-mile open-water swim held off the Florida Keys on Saturday.
Signorin, 30, of the Tampa Bay area and former University of Florida swimmer, finished the race in 3 hours, 7 minutes and 8 seconds. Last year he won in 3:05:37.
The five time All-American and the rest of the field swam to Alligator Reef Lighthouse off Islamorada, rounded the beacon, and swam back to the start and finish points at Amara Cay Resort.
Islamorada's Corley Smith, 17, of Coral Shores High School and Florida Keys Swim Club, coached by two-time Olympian Jon Olsen, won the women's race in 3 hours, 43 minutes and 13 seconds.
In other divisions, Greg Hodson and Joan Wheeler had the fast two-person relay time of 4:05:44.
Lynnette Hennessey and Kolby Minckler of Hilton Head, S.C. and Joe Green from Bluffton, S.C. won the three-person class in 4:08:13.
The winning four-person team was Marty Berman, Andrew Freeman, Keith Kessler and Michael Miller of Ponte Verde in 4:27:46.
The annual swim was created by Florida Keys artist "Lighthouse Larry" Herlth to raise awareness for the need to preserve the 150-year-old Alligator Reef Lighthouse and five other aging lighthouses off the Florida Keys.
The swim also raises money for college scholarships for Keys students interested in competitive swimming.
Alligator Reef Lighthouse is named after the USS Alligator, a U.S. Navy schooner that ran aground on the reef in 1822 and sank. Despite misconceptions, there are no alligators around the lighthouse since those reptiles primarily live in fresh water.
Author South Florida Aquatic Club - SOFLO SwimmingPosted on September 14, 2022 Categories South Florida Aquatic ClubTags :ighthouse Larry Herlth, Connor Signorin, Corley Smith, Key West Alligator Lighthouse Open Water Swim, open water swimming, University of FloridaLeave a comment on Former Gator Wins Swim For Alligator Lighthouse Open Water Swim
Swim4Nick Swim Clinic Set For August 21 At Plantation Aquatic Complex
PLANTATION, August 10, 2022—The fifth annual Swim4Nick Swim Clinic is set for Sunday, August 21 at Plantation Aquatic Complex.
The free clinic, that benefits the Nicholas Dworet Memorial Fund, Inc., is for novice and intermediate, middle and high school swimmers. It is a clinic and not a swim lesson. Participants should know all four strokes. The clinic is 9 a.m.-noon.
The clinic is meant to help local swimmers improve their swim strokes as well as bring swimmers from different high school and club swim teams together for a day of fun and remembering Nicholas Dworet and to help keep his legacy alive.
Dworet was killed Feb. 14, 2018 in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas mass shooting. Dworet started swimming at age 7 and had a scholarship waiting for him at University of Indianapolis the fall of 2018 and hoped to swim in the 2020 Summer Tokyo Olympics.
Dworet was always helping friends and teammates. In his memory, the swim clinic is held in his honor for swimmers who want to improve through hard work and dedication just as Dworet did through the years.
High school, college and club coaches will be on hand to work with swimmers. Swimmers will be coached on all four swim strokes and will move from station to station to get tips from the coaches.
There will be giveaways and raffles. Swimmers will receive a welcome gift. After the clinic swimmers will enjoy a pizza lunch and raffle where every swimmer will receive a prize.
Since it was started, the clinic has hosted nearly 300 swimmers of all ages. The Nicholas Dworet Memorial Fund, Inc. has given away more than $18,000 in scholarships and aid to local swimmers.
South Florida Aquatic Club's Ana Frable was among scholarship recipients this year. Other recipients were Alejandro Huerta, Tristan Bragg, Joshua Cajuste, Maggie Carlson and Giulianna Garcia.
Registration closes Friday, August 19. To register go to http://www.swim4nick.org or email nicholasdworetfund@gmail.com. No children under 8 years old will be allowed to participate. The Nicholas Dworet Fund, Inc. Swim4Nick is a 501C(3) charity.
The second annual Swim With Nick Ocean Race, presented by Salty Sports Society, is Oct. 1 at 7:30 a.m. at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park in Dania Beach. Distances are 500 yards, 1.2 and 2.4 miles. Presenting sponsor is Broward Health Coral Springs. To register go to http://www.swim4nick.org.
Author South Florida Aquatic Club - SOFLO SwimmingPosted on August 10, 2022 Categories South Florida Aquatic ClubTags Ana Frable, Nicholas Dworet, Nicholas Dworet Fund Scholarship, Nicholas Dworet Memorial Fund, open water swimming, Plantation Aquatic Complex, SOFLO, South Florida Aquatic Club, Swim With Nick Ocean Race, Swim4Nick Swim Clinic, swim4sofloLeave a comment on Swim4Nick Swim Clinic Set For August 21 At Plantation Aquatic Complex
Author South Florida Aquatic Club - SOFLO SwimmingPosted on June 30, 2022 Categories South Florida Aquatic ClubTags 19th FINA World Aquatics Championships, Alia Atkinson, Ana Cunha, Anna Auld, Caribbean Games, Dylan Carter, FINA Athletes' Committee, Florida Gold Coast, Jamaica, Katie Grimes, open water swimming, Trinidad&Tobago, University of Florida, USA SwimmingLeave a comment on Alia Atkinson Named FINA Athletes' Committee Chair; Dylan Carter Selected For Committee
SOFLO Swimmers Compete This Weekend At Southern Zone Open Water Championships
DeLEON SPRINGS, Fl., May 13, 2022—After checking in, swimmers got a chance to warm up Friday for the Southern Zone Open Water Championships Saturday and Sunday at Camp Winona YMCA.
South Florida Aquatic Club will be well-represented on the Florida Gold Coast zone team with seven swimmers in the two-day event hosted by Hydro4 Swimming and Florida Swimming.
Florida Swimming has won the event for the past three years followed by North Carolina, Gulf Swimming and South Texas Swimming.
On Saturday at 8:15 a.m. the 11-12 2K, 13-14 5K and Senior Open and 15-16 5K races will be held.
Sunday's events at 8:45 a.m. feature the 11-12 2K Team Pursuit Race; 13-14 2K Team Pursuit Race; 15-16 2K Team Pursuit Race and Open 2K Team Pursuit Race.
The 5K course is a rectangular shape with multiple buoys placed on the course to identify the course boundaries. The start and finish are in-water. The races are being live streamed on YouTube. Results will be posted on Florida Swimming's open water swimming page.
The water depth off the dock is 15 feet and water temperature is expected to range from 72-78 degrees.
SOFLO' top qualifier is Natalie Gembicki, 17, who was SOFLO's top girls' finisher in the FGC local qualifier placing second in the 17-and-over 5K in 1 hour, 13 minutes and 22 seconds for the 3.1 course off Pompano Beach Pier.
Other SOFLO swimmers are: Juan Vallmitjana, 13, Alexander Miller, 16, Jemma Baldwin, 12, Izzy Wilson, 15, Amelie Bicerne, 15, Ivan Grass, 17 and Ryan Harries, 13.
OPEN WATER ZONE TEAM ROSTERS
11-12, 1. Cali Jerabek, 2. Gia Euseppi, 3. Alina Rodriguez, 4. Jemma Baldwin, SOFLO.
13-14, 1. Erin Reid, 2. Frankie Ninova, 3. Kalina Gitchev, 4. Allison Connors.
15-16, 1. Izzy Wilson, SOFLO, 2. Lily Blanco, 3. Evelyn Balog, 4. Amelie Bicerne, SOFLO.
Open, 1. Leslie Dame, 2. Natalie Gembecki, SOFLO, 3. Samira Zambrano.
11-12, 1. Caleb Camponera, 2. Luke Reid.
13-14, 1. Andreas DaSilva, 2. Juan Vallmitjana, SOFLO, 3. Ryan Harries, SOFLO, 4. Kavon Clarke.
15-16, 1. Billy Connors, 2. Caleb DaSilva, 3. Lucas Young, 4. Michael Grenier.
Open, 1. Giuliano Brunetti, 2. Fernando Collazo, 3. Ivan Grass, SOFLO, 4. Kolby Hardin.
Author South Florida Aquatic Club - SOFLO SwimmingPosted on May 14, 2022 May 14, 2022 Categories South Florida Aquatic ClubTags Alexander Miller, Amelie Bicerne, Camp Winona YMCA, Florida Gold Coast, Florida Swimming, Ivan Grass, Izzy Wilson, Jemma Baldwin, Juan Vallmitjana, Natalie Gembicki, open water swimming, SOFLO, South Florida Aquatic Club, Southern Zone Open Water Championships, swim4soflo, USA SwimmingLeave a comment on SOFLO Swimmers Compete This Weekend At Southern Zone Open Water Championships
Seven SOFLO Swimmers Make Open Water Zone Team; SOFLO's Mallory Schleicher Wins Open Water 2K
POMPANO BEACH, May 1, 2022—South Florida Aquatic Club had seven swimmers qualify for the zone team Friday at the Florida Gold Coast Swimming Open Water Championships off Pompano Beach Pier.
Natalie Gembicki, 17, was SOFLO's top girls' finisher placing second in the 17-and-over 5K in 1 hour, 13 minutes and 22 seconds for the 3.1 course.
Juan Vallmitjana, 13, and Alexander Miller, 16, were SOFLO boys' top finishers, both placing their in their age groups. Vallmitjana finished in 1:10:15 for 13-14 and Miller finished in 1:10:19 for 15-16.
Joining Gembicki, Vallmitjana and Miller on the FGC zone team are Jemma Baldwin, 12, Izzy Wilson, 15, Amelie Bicerne, 15, and Ivan Grass, 17.
Mallory Schleicher, 19, was SOFLO's lone winner in the girls 2K in 16:27, nearly three minutes ahead of Coral Springs' Reese Maxwell in 19:25.
The Southern Zone Open Water Championship is May 14-15 at Camp Winona YMCA in DeLeon Springs.
GIRLS 5K
13-14, 1. Erin Reid, SAS 1:33.49, 2. Frankie Ninova, CANE 1:39:54, 3. Kalina Gitchev, CANE 1:46:46.
15-16, 1. Lilia Blanco, PB 1:11:29, 2. Evelyn Balog, PB 1:15:43, 3. Amelie Bicerne, SOFLO 1:20:12; SOFLO: 6. Gabriela Avila 1:36:21, 7. Dahlia Hirsh 1:38:09.
17-and-over, 1. Fatima Portillo, Azura 1:11:28, 2. Natalie Gembicki, SOFLO 1:13:22, 3. Samira Zambrano, MWA 1:15:30.
BOYS 5K
13-14, 1. Andreas DaSilva, WOW 1:06:31, 2. Dillon Metz, WOW 1:07:30, 3. Juan Vallmitjana, SOFLO 1:10:15; SOFLO: 4. Ryan Harries 1:19:53.
15-16, 1. Billy Connors, WOW 1:07:01, 2. Caleb Dasilva, WOW 1:08:04, 3. Alexander Miller, SOFLO 1:10:19; SOFLO: 4. Jaden Amores 1:10:53, 5. Hashan Ekanayake 1:12:43, 9. Derek Hau 1:21:38, 10. Abraham Penaloza 1:21:40, 11. Garrett Garcia-Stoddard 1:26:52.
17-and-over, 1 Maximiliano Paccot, Azura 1:00:16, 2. Abraham Flores, Azura 1:02:40, 3. Elias Segovia, Azura 1:02:41; SOFLO: 6. Ivan Grass 1:10:06.
12-and-under, 1. Cali Jerabek, NPB 17:29, 2. Gia Euseppi, NPB 17:40, 3. Alina Rodriguez, PB 17:41, 4. Jemma Baldwin, SOFLO 17:44.
13-14, 1. Nikki Wood, PB 17:50, 2. Lucia Blanco, PB 17:51, 3. Rose Seniuk, SOFLO 18:30.
17-and-over, 1. Mallory Schleicher, SOFLO 16:37, 2. Reese Maxwell, CSSC 19:25.
12-and-under, 1. Elan Becker, SAS 18:32, 2. Alejandro Bahos Andrade, WOW 19:05.
13-14, 1. Becket Menacho, PB 16:37, 2. Ethan Persten, CSSC 17:45, 3. Alistair Bass, SFTL 17:56.
15-16, 1. Andrew Smith, PB 17:37, 2. tie, Everhart Fergus, WOW 17:43 and Adriano Brunetti, PB 17:43.
17-and-over, 1. Nick Potter, PB 16:34, 2. Lee Scharf, PB 21:47.
Author South Florida Aquatic Club - SOFLO SwimmingPosted on May 1, 2022 Categories South Florida Aquatic ClubTags Alexander Miller, Amelie Bicerne, Florida Gold Coast Open Water Championship, Ivan Grass, Izzy Wilson, Jemma Baldwin, Juan Vallmitjana, Mallory Schleicher, Natalie Gembicki, open water swimming, opening water swimming, SOFLO, South Florida Aquatic Club, swim4soflo, USA SwimmingLeave a comment on Seven SOFLO Swimmers Make Open Water Zone Team; SOFLO's Mallory Schleicher Wins Open Water 2K
SOFLO's Schleicher, Wilson Among Nation's Best At U.S. Open Water National And Junior Championships
FORT MYERS BEACH, March 31, 2022–South Florida Aquatic Club's Mallory Schleicher and Isabelle (Izzy) Wilson will compete this weekend in the U.S. Open Water National & Junior Championships.
The nation's top open water swimmers will compete for several roster spots at various meets.
The competition begins Friday and runs through Sunday at Lynn Hall Beach Park.
According to the psych sheet, Schleicher, 17, a University of Florida commit, will compete in the 5K National Championship and Wilson, 14, will swim the 7.5K Junior National Championships.
Other local swimmers entered are University of Florida's Anna Auld, 17, (10K/5K); Blair Stoneburg, 16, (10K/5K) of Treasure Coast Aquatics; Brynn Stoneburg, 15, of Treasure Coast Aquatics (7.5K Junior).
Among top seeds are 2020 Olympians Erica Sullivan, Michael Brinegar and Katie Grimes. Joining them are Open Water National Team members Mariah Denigan, Leah DeGeorge and brothers Dylan and Brennan Gravley.
Open Water champion David Heron heads the field. In last year's event, he finished first in both the 5K and 10K. It was the first time in nine Open Water National Championships appearances where he won both events.
The top finishers will make the upcoming U.S. Open Water National Team and U.S. Open Water National Junior Team, 2022 FINA Open Water World Championships U.S. team and 2022 FINA World Junior Open Water Championships U.S. teams.
The 2022 U.S. Open Water National Team, which will be active May 1-October 31, 2022, will be based on the top six male and top six female finishers in the 10K event at the 2022 Open Water National Championships held at 8 and 10:30 a.m.
Selection to the 2022-23 U.S. Open Water National Team, which will be active November 1, 2022-May 1, 2023, will be decided based on a results-based points system across two domestic and four international open water competitions. At the conclusion of these competitions, the top six male and top six female swimmers with the most points will be named to the 2022-23 U.S. Open Water National Team.
Selection to the U.S. roster for the 2022 FINA Open Water World Championships, which takes place June 26-30 in Budapest, Hungary, will follow a similar points-based system. Points will be distributed to top finishers from the 2022 Open Water National Championships 5K and 10K events, as well as top finishers in the events at the 2022 FINA Marathon Swim World Series in Portugal, which takes place May 28-29, 2022. Following the results of the two competitions, the six male and six female swimmers with the most points will represent the U.S. at the 2022 FINA Open Water World Championships.
The U.S. Open Water National Junior Team will be comprised of the top two male and top two female finishers in the 10K at the Open Water National Championships, the top finishing male and female from a 10K race to be held in October, the top finishers from the junior 7.5K event at the Open Water Junior National Championships and any male or female individual medalist at the 2022 FINA Open Water World Junior Championships.
Selection for the 2022 FINA World Junior Open Water Championships, which will take place September 1-4 in Beau Vallon, Seychelles, will be based off the following age-group finishers from the 2022 Open Water National Junior Championships:
Top two male, top two female finishers from the 5K Junior Nationals (14-15 Age Group).
Top two male, top two female finishers from the 7.5K Junior Nationals (16-17 Age Group).
Top two male, top two female finishers from the 10K Nationals (18-19 Eligible Athletes).
All additional information will be updated to the competition's event page. The action is being streamed each morning on http://www.usaswimming.org/watch.
RACE START TIMES (There has been a change to the National 5K start time)
10K National Championships (Open + 19&U)
Friday, April 1, 2022-  Women's Race 8:00 am - Men's Race 10:30 am
5K Junior National Championships (15-U Age Group)
Saturday, April 2, 2022 Men's Race 8:00 am -  Women's Race 8:05 am
5K National Championships (Open) ** Please Note this is different than what is posted in the meet information
Sunday, April 3, 2022 Men's Race 8:00am - Women's Race 8:05am
7.5K Junior National Championships (16-17 Age Group)
Sunday, April 3, 2022 Men's Race 10:00am - Women's Race 10:05am
Author South Florida Aquatic Club - SOFLO SwimmingPosted on April 1, 2022 Categories South Florida Aquatic ClubTags Anna Auld, Blair Stoneburg, Brynn Stoneburg, Florida Gold Coast, Fort Myers Beach, Izzy Wilson, Mallory Schleicher, open water swimming, SOFLO, South Florida Aquatic Club, swim4soflo, Treasure Coast Aquatics, U.S. Open Water National and Junior Championships, USA SwimmingLeave a comment on SOFLO's Schleicher, Wilson Among Nation's Best At U.S. Open Water National And Junior Championships
Italy Wins First Gold Medal At FINA Short Course World Championships; SOFLO's Atkinson, Horrego Race Thursday
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, December 15, 2021–Italy won the inaugural open water mixed team relay Wednesday at the 15th FINA Short Course World Championships at Yas Bay.
It was the first time the new open water event was held at the championships.
Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy led his relay team in the 6K event. His split of 15:49.1 was the fastest of the nine teams that competed. He was 3.2 seconds faster than Hungary's Kristof Rasovszky, who challenged him in the final lap.
"It was a tough race," Paltrinieri said. "Since Tokyo, I have been focusing on pool training, mostly on the 1500 meters. Today was a race in the sea, but it was also a 1500-meter race so I decided to swim the relay.
"Relays are always fun. I won't be swimming the 10K Thursday. I battled with Kristof for the last 200 meters and he was trying to stay close to me. After the last buoy I gave it everything I had and he wasn't able to pass me."
Hungary was second in 1:06.51 and Germany was third in 1:07.29. The Italian team will split $20,000 in prize money. Hungary earned $16,000 and Germany $12,000.
Martina De Memme led off the Italian relay in 17:23.8 and was the sixth fastest lead-off swimmer in the event. De Memme was also the oldest swimmer on the Italian relay at age 30. Giulia Gabrielleschi, 25, the youngest Italian swam the second leg in 17:24.60 and was fifth fastest swimmer in the second leg. Domenico Acerena swam the third leg in a time of 16:10.6, second-fastest third leg swimmer.
Longtime St. Andrew's Aquatics director and coach Sid Cassidy of the FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee directed the open water event.
The five-day meet continues Thursday with the pool competition and ends Tuesday, Dec. 21.
SOFLO and Florida Gold Coast will be well-represented. SOFLO Olympians Alia Atkinson of Jamaica and Julio Horrego of Honduras will represent their countries. Both will compete Thursday. Atkinson, the world record holder in the 50-meter breaststroke, is seeded second in 28.88. Horrego will compete in the 100-meter breaststroke. His entry time is 1:01.18, seeded 37th.
Other FGC swimmers competing are:
Steven Aimable, Senegal, Azura.
Julimar Avila, Honduras, Azura.
Nicole Frank, Uruguay, Azura.
Yeziel Morales, Puerto Rico, Azura.
Maria Fe Munoz, Peru, Azura.
Kerry Ollivierre, Grenada, Azura.
Joaquin Vargas, Peru, Azura.
Sidrell Williams, Jamaica, Azura.
Dylan Carter, Trinidad and Tobago, American Heritage Plantation alum.
Izaak Bastian, Bahamas, Florida State, St. Andrew's alum.
Miguel Cancel, Puerto Rico, University of Florida, Gulliver Prep alum.
FINA will offer a prize money pool of $2.8 million, a 50 percent increase in prize money for individual swimmers. There will also be a $50,000 bonus for any swimmer who breaks a world record.
The top eight individual payoffs for first through eighth place are $10,000, $8,000, $7,000, $6,000, $5,000, $4,000, $3,000 and $2,000.
There are 943 swimmers from 183 countries competing. The swimming is part of the Aquatics Festival which includes open water swimming, high diving and diving team competition.
Final sessions of the pool swimming will be streamed on NBC Sports' Olympic Channel. Eurovision Sport's All Aquatics will air the heats.
Author South Florida Aquatic Club - SOFLO SwimmingPosted on December 15, 2021 Categories South Florida Aquatic ClubTags 15th FINA World Aquatic Championships, Alia Atkinson, Azura, Florida Gold Coast, Germany, Gregorio Paltrinieri, Honduras, Hungary, Italy, Jamaica, Julio Horrego, open water swimming, Sid Cassidy, Trinidad and TobagoLeave a comment on Italy Wins First Gold Medal At FINA Short Course World Championships; SOFLO's Atkinson, Horrego Race Thursday
Olympian Brooke Bennett Women's Winner At Swim For Alligator Lighthouse Open Water Challenge
KEY WEST, September 12, 2021—Three-time Olympic gold medalist Brooke Bennett was the top women's finisher and third overall Saturday at the Swim For Alligator Lighthouse Open Water Challenge.
Bennett, 41, of Clearwater won the 8-mile open water swim in 3 hours, 19 minutes and 20 seconds.
The distance swimmer won three Olympic gold medals during her career, in the 800-meter freestyle in 1996 and 2000, and 400-meter freestyle in 2000.
Former University of Florida swimmer and five-time All-American Connor Signorin, 29, of Tampa won the overall race in 3 hours, 5 minutes and 37 seconds.
In other divisions, Tampa residents Andrew Lashlee and Robert Skaggs had the fastest two-person relay time at 4:03:58. Miami's Christine Coppola and Jacquelyn Schwartz of Full Circle Coaching won the two-person female team division in 4:34.21.
Swimmers Michelle Dalton, Sara McLarty and Misty Bacerra, all of Clermont, won the three-person relay in 4:15:32.
The winning four-person team was a mixed relay of male and female competitors from Fort Lauderdale. Tim Shead, Harold Wagner, Serge Wenzel and Ann Kilpatrick won in 3:34:42.
Lake Lytal Lightning coach Gordon Andrews, 61, of West Palm Beach was 23rd out of 100 overall and 14th among 62 male finishers in 4:26:34.
Jeff Strump of Pembroke Pines was 35th overall and 23rd among 62 men in 4:41.33.
Eddie Ames, 51, of Miami was 45th overall and 31st among 62 men in 4:57:12.
More than 460 national and international swimmers competed in the ocean waters off the Florida Keys. Athletes swam to Alligator Reef Lighthouse off Islamorada, rounded the beacon and came back to the start and finish points at Amara Cay Resort.
The event was created by Florida Keys artist "Lighthouse Larry" Herlth, the annual race is staged to raise awareness about the need to preserve the almost 150-year-old Alligator Lighthouse and five other aging lighthouses off the Florida Keys. The event also raises college scholarship funds for Keys students interested in competitive swimming.
Recently, the Islamorada community-based organization that hosts the annual swim was approved to take ownership of the lighthouse under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act. Restoring it is likely to take five to seven years and cost up to $9 million, according to organizers. Fundraising efforts have already begun at savealligatorlighthouse.org.
The next Swim For Alligator Lighthouse in Sept. 10, 2022. Registration is under way. The event will be capped at 490 swimmers. The race is expected to sell out.
Author South Florida Aquatic Club - SOFLO SwimmingPosted on September 13, 2021 Categories South Florida Aquatic ClubTags Ann Kilpatrick, Brooke Bennett, Connor Signorin, Eddie Ames, Gordon Andrews, Jeff Strump, open water swimming, Serge Wenzel, Swim For Alligator Lighthouse Open Water Swim, Tim Shead, University of FloridaLeave a comment on Olympian Brooke Bennett Women's Winner At Swim For Alligator Lighthouse Open Water Challenge
Germany's Florian Wellbrock Wins Men's Olympic 10K Open Water Swim
TOKYO, Japan, August 4, 2021—Florian Wellbrock was determined not to let his third race of the Tokyo Olympics slip away.
The 23-year-old German world 10K champion won the Olympic men's 10K open water gold medal by 25 seconds in 1 hour, 48 hours and 33.7 seconds at Odaiba Marine Park.
The victory more than made up for his fourth place in the 800-meter freestyle after leading until the last 50 meters only to finish fourth and settling for a bronze medal in the 1500 meters.
Wellbrock had the lead for most of the 6.2-mile race, trailing France's Marc-Antoine Olivier briefly. Going into the seventh and final lap, six swimmers were together but it was Wellbrock who surged after making the final turn around a red buoy at the far end of the course and broke away for the win. No one was going to catch him on Wednesday.
Hungary's Kristof Rasovszky took the silver medal in 1:48.59, just edging out Italy's Gregorio Paltrinieri in 1:49.01.1. Defending champion Ferry Weertman of the Netherlands was seventh. American Jordan Wilimovsky, 27, was tenth in 1:51.40.2. He was the only U.S. entry.
Wellbrock was the second German to win a medal in the 10K, held in the Olympics for just the fourth time after making its debut at the 2012 London Games. Thomas Lurz won bronze in 2008 and silver in 2012.
The temperature was 81 degrees with 80 percent humidity. The water temperature was 84 degrees. The stifling heat forced two swimmers to drop off including France's David Aubry. Great Britain's Hector Pardoe also was unable to finish.
WEDNESDAY OPEN WATER MEN 10K RESULTS
Florian Wellbrock, Germany 1:48.33.7
Kristof Rasovszky, Hungary 1:48.59.0
Gregorio Paltrinieri, Italy 1:49.01.1
Matan Roditi, Israel 1:49.24.9
Athanasios Kynigakis, Greece 1:49.29.2
Marc-Antoine Olivier, France 1:50.23.0
Ferry Weertman, Netherlands 1:51.30.8
Michael McGlynn, South Africa 1:51.32.7
Hau-Li Fan, Canada 1:51.37.0
Jordan Wilimovsky, USA 1:51.40.2
Author South Florida Aquatic Club - SOFLO SwimmingPosted on August 5, 2021 Categories South Florida Aquatic ClubTags 2020 Tokyo Olympics, FINA, Florian Wellbrock, Germany, Gregorio Paltrinieri, Hungary, Italy, Kristof Rasovszky, open water swimmingLeave a comment on Germany's Florian Wellbrock Wins Men's Olympic 10K Open Water Swim
Brazil's Ana Marcela Cunha Wins Olympic Gold Medal In Women's 10K Open Water Swim
TOKYO, Japan, August 3, 2021—In one of the closest open water finishes, Brazil's Ana Marcela Cunha finally won her Olympic medal in the 10 kilometer open course marathon swim Tuesday night.
Making her third Olympic appearance, Cunha, 29, the five-time world champion had won every major title in her sport except an Olympic medal.
Cunha, who has trained and competed in South Florida, held off late surges by defending champion Sharon van Rouwendaal of the Netherlands and Australia's Kareena Lee to win the seven-lap race in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30.8 seconds at Odaiba Marine Park in the oppressive Tokyo heat.
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she was fifth as a 16-year-old and at the 2016 Rio Games she was 10th. She didn't qualify in 2021.
"It means four Olympic cycles, a lot of years working," Cunha said when asked what winning a gold medel means to her. "It's my third Olympic Games.
"In 2008 I had no chance, in 2012 I didn't qualify and Rio 2016 was not the result my coach and I expected.
"We arrived here wanting, as much as you can, this medal and around 10 days ago, I said to my coach to win this race will be very difficult for my opponents because I want it so hard, so much and I'm really well prepared."
With very little wind and current, the race was a test of endurance and tactics as the top medal contenders hung back in the beginning and gradually picked up the pace in the later stages of the swim.
Late in the race, air temperature was 86 degrees with 74 percent humidity. The water temperature was 84 degrees, under the allowable limit of 88 degrees.
At the end of lap six (8.6K), Leonie Beck of Germany was leading the race, 2.6 seconds ahead of Cunha, with just 5.5 seconds separating the top five. By the 9.5K mark, Cunha took the lead and led the rest of the way.
In the last 500 meters, Cunha put in a surge opening a gap of 0.7-seconds between her and van Rouwendaal. Beck dropped to third place and eventually fifth while Lee moved from fifth to fourth, 3.5 seconds behind, and eventually finished third.
"I think I did the best race possible," van Rouwendaal said. "I was one of the favorites here and that's really, really hard in open water because everybody's looking at you, and every round I couldn't come up a little bit more in the front."
Before her Olympic swim, Cunha said, "I always liked swimming outdoors in rivers, at the beach. I always loved it. When you have clear goals, it is easier to train and swim behind them. Therefore I believe in taking it step by step."
There was a 32-second gap between the lead group of seven swimmers and the rest of the 25-swimmer field.
In what is expected to be the final race of her swimming career, American Ashley Twichell finished seventh in 1:59:37.9, just behind U.S. teammate Haley Anderson, sixth in 1:59.36.9.
Twichell swam in the lead for much of the race and was in second place at the start of the final lap but slipped out of medal contention in the final stretch as swimmers with closing speed surged past her.
At 32 years old, Twichell became the second-oldest American woman to swim in the Olympics, trailing only Dara Torres.
Alice Dearing, 24, of Great Britain was 19th in 2:05:03.2, 5:32.4 out of first place. She made history by becoming the first black woman to swim in the Olympics for her country in the marathon event. She looked strong for the first two-thirds of the event but faltered in the later stages.
On Wednesday, the men will compete with defending champion Ferry Weertman of the Netherlands leading the field. His challengers include 2012 London Champion Oussama Mellouli of Tunisia, German world champion Florian Wellbrock and 2016 Rio bronze medalist Marc-Antoine Olivier.
TUESDAY WOMEN 10K RESULTS
Ana Marcela Cunha, Brazil 1:59:30.8
Sharon vam Rouwemdaal, Netherlands 1:59:31.7
Kareena Lee, Australia 1:59:32.5
Ana Olasz, Hungary 1:59:34.8
Leonie Beck, Germany 1:59:35.1
Haley Anderson, United State 1:59:36.9
Ashley Twichell, United State 1:59:37.9
Xin Xin, China 2:00:10.1
Lara de Villele Grangeon, France 2:00:57.3
Finnia Wunram, Germany 2:01:01.9
Author South Florida Aquatic Club - SOFLO SwimmingPosted on August 4, 2021 Categories South Florida Aquatic ClubTags 10K Swim, 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Ana Marcela Cunha, Brazil, Netherlands, open water swimming, Sharon van RouwendaalLeave a comment on Brazil's Ana Marcela Cunha Wins Olympic Gold Medal In Women's 10K Open Water Swim


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The Halloween ball is the latest addition to the social calendar. every year our members dress to impress in spooky and interesting costumes. This year the ball will take place in the David Lloyd centre however no sit down meal will take place, instead a DJ and snacks will be prepared for later on in the evening. We hope to see you then.


Blockchain has become the tech buzzword of our time, well at least of recent months. Whilst it was initially conceptualised as the way in which digital (crypto) currencies like Bitcoin work, it has become more than that, with incredible potential. I wanted to make sense of it, and to understand the opportunities it offers for revolutionising almost any type of process.
In 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper describing "Bitcoin" and how it could be used to digitally send payments between any two willing entities without the need for a third-party financial institution. Each transaction was recorded on the "blockchain" ledger, the newest block tied to the ones before it using a digital signature. To ensure trust in the ledger, participants on the network ran complicated algorithms to verify those digital signatures and add transactions to the blockchain.
The next few years for Bitcoin were tumultuous, including the collapse of the high profile Bitcoin exchange, Mount Gox, and an increasingly sour reputation as the currency feeling the underground online drug bazaar Silk Road. But many companies saw opportunity in the underlying technology – the blockchain – that made Bitcoin's existence possible.
Wall Street Journal: A blockchain is a data structure that makes it possible to create a digital ledger of transactions and share it among a distributed network of computers. It uses cryptography to allow each participant on the network to manipulate the ledger in a secure way without the need for a central authority. Once a block of data is recorded on the blockchain ledger, it's extremely difficult to change or remove. When someone wants to add to it, participants in the network verify the proposed transaction. If a majority of nodes agree then the new transaction will be approved and a new block added to the chain.
PwC: At a very high level, the blockchain is a decentralised ledger, or list, of all transactions across a peer-to-peer network. This is the technology underlying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and it has the potential to disrupt a wide variety of business processes. If the Internet is the foundation for digital innovation of all kinds, blockchain technology is the underpinning of a radical rethinking of how we pay for things—as well as how we verify who owns what and who has the right to buy and sell it.
IBM: Blockchain is a technology for a new generation of transactional applications that establishes trust, accountability and transparency while streamlining business processes. It is a design pattern made famous by bitcoin, but its uses go far beyond. With it, we can re-imagine the world's most fundamental business interactions and open the door to invent new styles of digital interactions. It has the potential to vastly reduce the cost and complexity of cross-enterprise business processes. The distributed ledger makes it easier to create cost-efficient business networks where virtually anything of value can be tracked and traded—without requiring a central point of control.
Blockchain Institute: We should think about the blockchain as another class of thing like the Internet – a comprehensive information technology with tiered technical levels and multiple classes of applications for any form of asset registry, inventory, and exchange, including every area of finance, economics, and money; hard assets (physical property); and intangible assets (votes, ideas, reputation, intention, health data, information, etc.). In fact the blockchain concept is even more, it is a new organising paradigm.
Currency: Bitcoin began as a P2P electronic cash system. Anyone can hold bitcoin and pay anyone without a middle man. Examples include Bitcoin, Litecoin.
Payments: Using Bitcoin to send money around the world is slightly different than using bitcoin as a currency. Uses include merchant processing and remittances. Examples include BitPay, Abra.
Digital Assets: The blockchain can be used to create digital assets such as stocks, bonds, land titles, and frequent flyer miles. Examples include Chain, NASDAQ.
Verifiable data: Create a verifiable record of any data, file, or business process on the blockchain. This includes the future of reviews and endorsements. Examples: Tierion, Proof of Existence.
The vision and potential of applying blockchain to almost every type of transaction, and therefore every industry, is immense and diverse. Like the early days of the internet, there is no common view or coordinating structure. It is future being shaped as we sit here. Who will be the "market maker"? Who will define the future playing field, bring the relevant standards, simplicity and serious commercialisation to blockchain? And how will emerge and evolve?


The Utah Jazz's old home court - not necessarily with the advantage - has been sold to the Salt Lake Lutheran High School.
The basketball court, the Golden Eagles' Zamboni ice-grooming machines and other usable sports memorabilia were included in the Salt Palace's "going out of business sale" this week, with many other items sent out to the auction block.Work is scheduled to begin in November on a new $70 million Salt Palace convention center, with demolition of the old palace, including the Acord Arena, to follow soon thereafter.
Salt Lake County commissioners approved the sale of the floor and basketball standards to the Salt Lake Lutheran High School for $5,000 cash plus $15,000 in use credits to the County Parks and Recreation Division.
The Zamboni machines, dasher boards with acrylic shielding, nets, ice cutter and other hockey paraphernalia once used and abused by the Golden Eagles will be leased to the Cottonwood Heights Re-crea-tion Center and others in exchange for county use of the facilities.
Brent H. Cameron, community services director, said the recommendations for the disposal of Salt Palace items came from a special salvageable goods committee that was formed after the county began receiving unsolicited bids for some of the arena's fixtures.
For example, the Lutheran High School had asked the county to donate the basketball court to its new facility at 4020 S. 900 East. And county officials had received inquiries from throughout the country regarding the possible sale of arena seating, the Zamboni machines and other arena facilities.
Cameron said the sheriff's office and Utah National Guard asked for and will receive various small items, such as wall clocks and exit signs, in accordance with the county policies.
Everything else will be sold through the normal surplus sale procedures or auctions, Cameron said. The County Commission authorized the sale and directed Cameron to proceed with the required advertising.
Although the salvageable goods committee hasn't completed its work, its "for sale" list so far includes scoreboards, animation boards, advertising panels, a boiler, toilet partitions, toilet flushometers and china, door hardware, arena seats, theatrical lights and a boxing ring.


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Double-think run wild - By Raghu Dayal (The Army as an epitome of the defence forces is a rare institution with a splendid legacy that does the nation proud -values in national life, sustains the spirit of Sir Philip Chetwode defined IMA's credo "The safety, honour and welfare of your country come first, always and every time." Sardar Patel had warned of the danger of interfering with the service hierarchy. Let it be duly nurtured and cared for as part of seismic reform in governance. Prime Minister Modi needs to realise the country is in dire need to reform the system post haste
The country is baffled at the strange dichotomy that has come about, of late. In a unique morale-boosting gesture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined jawans for Diwali, effusively extolled their bravery, vigil and sacrifices that, as he says, enable countrymen to sleep in peace and comfort. Simultaneously his sarkar appears to be creating fissures and opening chasms between entrenched babus and hapless faujis, distorting the tranquillity and harmony essential for the nation's security and development.
No doubt, the Modi-led NDA government finally cleared the decades-old OROP imbroglio for military personnel, but only after much dithering and delay that elicited unsavoury agitation by the veterans. The Government avoidably lost the grace. And then what has transpired during the last few weeks by way of a striking mismatch between rhetorical adulation and unabashed political messaging of the army's bold initiatives, on one hand, and a pervasive perception generated by civil bureaucracy Rs of steady erosion of pay, perks and position of people in the armed forces, on the other hand. In a way, the overtures on the part of babus signify that the PM's "sandesh for soldiers" on the eve of Deepavali and his personal presence on the occasion among jawans, preceded by Central ministers visiting border outposts such as Siachen for Rakshabandhan tantamount to propitiating only 'a false god'.
How else would the government explain the outrage by the Service chiefs , firstly, at glaring anomalies in their post-Seventh Pay Commission salary structure vis-a-vis civilian employees, thereafter a substantial reduction in pensions of disabled soldiers, while effecting no cut in the entitlement of civilians or paramilitary forces. Utterly oblivious of the cardinal spirit of Izzat for his company, command, and country that drives a soldier, and for which he never swerves from making the supreme sacrifice, the Ministry of Defence lorded over by the civil bureaucracy hurt him where it mattered most, by verily downgrading his status in comparison with his civilian counterparts. Notwithstanding the Ministry's avowal that its recent notification, that has raised a storm of protest by armed forces officers, does in no way change the long established equivalence of the service ranks in relation to those of civilian officers, it appears to be a contrived case of sophistry to explain away the act. It is reported that a Pranab Mukherjee-led Group of Ministers had decided the hierarchy in 2009. Question legitimately arises, what then was the provocation for the "functional equivalence" to be "reaffirmed".
The issue is embedded deep in the administrative structure that has endured in spite of countless attempts at changing and reforming the system. Haven't we often heard of sane voices that the firm hold of the bureaucracy in Raksha Mantralaya has hurt the vital procurement process, and that this is detrimental to the country's security. Recall George Fernandes as Raksha Mantri in Vajpayee-led NDA-I government compelling senior civilian officers to stir out of their cosy confines to get an inkling of the serious hardships that soldiers encounter in desolate terrains and challenging environs.
The paradox is that the political masters have to rely on this very steel-frame for any reform. The Administrative Reforms Commission-I, 1965, seems to have grasped the problem when it advised that the Department of Personnel should not administer itself any service cadre so that it could devote itself to policy-making without holding a brief for any service interest. The modus operandi is simple: like Humphreys of Yes Minister, astute members of what now constitutes an omnipotent trade union, the IAS cages every commission or committee; "processes" all reform proposals with a vice-like grip on ministers. Many among Cabinet Secretaries, State Chief Secretaries and those in the PMO facilitate their machinations to succeed.
The civil service has emerged as a corps d' elite, the new class, "privileged persons divorced from the people and standing above the people". Anthony Downs, in his Inside Bureaucracy, demonstrates how bureaucratic behaviour is primarily determined by consideration of power, prestige, money, security, and convenience. The Government grants almost automatic pay increases, as it permits an automatic perch at highest pedestals based on the rank secured at entry level over thirty years ago. The cadre system has become as pernicious as casteism in society. The National Academy of Administration had once recommended compulsory retirement of 25-50 per cent of the officers in the 52-55 year age-bracket, as it is done in the army. Despite acknowledging and reinforcing the pervasive perception that governance is "admittedly the weak link in our quest for prosperity and equity", there has been no tangible move by the Government to free the system from bureaucratic stranglehold.
Realising the crucial need for senior specialist officers to steer the government's economic agenda, the Central Administrative Pool was announced in 1957 for building up a reserve of officers with special experience of economic administration. Pretty soon it was consigned to oblivion. ARC-I recommended that all Class I officers (All India and Central Services) with 8-12 year service be eligible for posts at the Centre. Again, the Surendra Nath Committee, 2003 stressed the importance of providing domain expertise in the Central Staffing Scheme. Pay Commission-VI rooted for officers from within the Government as well as outsiders on contract for higher echelons, while Pay Commission-VII advised officers with specific domain knowledge from All-India as well as Central Services to be screened for empanelment by a specialized body. Nothing was allowed to happen.
Be it agriculture or finance, energy or transport, education or health, rural rejuvenation or urban development, municipalities or military procurement, sports or maritime ports, utilities or PSUs, the IAS occupies the commanding heights of the Civil Service structure, arrogating "to itself all power of governance", relegating "all other services to secondary position", as the Chairman, Pay Commission-VII once remarked. The IAS acquired a new trait Rs bureaucratic imperialism, encroaching upon the areas which legitimately belonged to the technocrats, educationists and other groups (Jagmohan). It has now acquired close to total domination over even Constitutional institutions. The Election Commission and the Information Commission are manned by retired IAS officers. So also the CAG and CVC.
Contrary to general belief, liberalisation has expanded the power of the bureaucracy, creating a permanent establishment that never retires. No less than nine among the twelve economic regulators owe their roots to the privileged cadre. No wonder that too many babus spend their last years in service kowtowing for post-retirement sinecures, thus debilitating the system.
The Army as an epitome of the defence forces is a rare institution with a splendid legacy that does the nation proud. Amidst rapidly declining discipline and values in national life, it still elicits awe and admiration for several rich traditions it has sustained in the spirit of what Field Marshal Sir Philip Chetwode defined IMA's credo Rs "The safety, honour and welfare of your country come first, always and every time." Sardar Patel had warned of the danger of interfering with the service hierarchy. Let it be duly nurtured and cared for as part of seismic reform in governance. This is an imperative. Machiavelli's Prince knew that there was "nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things".
Prime Minister Modi needs to realise the country is in dire need to reform the system post haste.
(SOURCE :The statesman- http://www.thestatesman.com/news/opinion/double-think-run-wild/174086.html#9s1vMpMtxwoeoYmv.99 )
Manohar November 5, 2016 at 2:18 PM
A soldier's notion of his safety is totally irrational. He and his team, be it a platoon, a company or a battalion believes that he is fighting for his country. But the country for which he is fighting cares not if he dies or mutilated or fortunately if he returns safely, and this fact is proved while offering the recent diluted OROP. In war he stands between the bullet and his countrymen just to keep them safe. The same men slight over the soldier's valiant actions of bravery once the war is over. Families have generations of soldiers in certain states of India and it can be attributed to an inherent call to duty. So, veterans and soldiers are one and the same stuff, if one is slighted then the other will feel the pain. This aspect must be known to the government of the day before mistreating the helpless and older veterans. For soldiers in the Armed Forces there are two prohibited things to talk in messes and the lines, women and politics, such talk is total taboo. This tradition of being apolitical is kept strong since long, but the government fears the worst that could happen as it is the case with Pakistan. Thus, the bureaucrats tried and put fear in the political leadership and gradually the military status is being downgraded year after year. In recent times these bureaucrats tried to create differences between the officer cadre and the soldier's by planting stories in media that officers do not care for the soldiers. This is a bad precedence, dividing the cohesive team for furthering petty interests, for this will result in lowering the morale of the soldier/officer and their team spirit suffers, and this will be a big blow to the team based actions. Interactions between political leaders and the soldier's is a good notion, but it must be with clean heart and to show the goodwill of the leader and not to gather political mileage. This is what is happening now a days.
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The first step it's to place the sky, our background, into the image. As you can see, we have changed the color of it. We're going to create a half of the image with a warm tone and another with a cool tone using the color balance tool. To do this, select the sky and then choose Image > Adjustments > Color Balance. Adjust the input sliders to add red and yellow. Select "highlights" and "shadows" then try adding more of these colors until you like the tones in your image.
Duplicate the layer with the sky. Now we are going to repeat the previous step with the color balance tool (Image > Adjustments > Color Balance) but this time adding blue and cyan tones. Remember to add some color to highlights and shadows as well.
Now use the eraser tool to erase the left side of the sky in the top layer. This will make the warm tones from the layer below appear wherever you paint. When using the eraser, create curved strokes rather than a straight cut. When you have finished this step, you can reduce the opacity of the current layer to make the color more subtle.
Now let's open picture of the model. Use the magic wand tool to create a selection of the model then click on the add layer mask button in the layers palette to create a mask of the model. Refine the mask by painting in the layer mask using a brush with a harder edge. When you're done, position the woman in the centre of the image.
Now choose Image > Adjustments > Hue/Saturation and reduce the saturation to reduce the saturation created when we used the levels tool. For the image used in this tutorial, the saturation was reduced by –24.
The next step will be exactly the same that in step 2 (when we used the color balance tool) except we're going to use it on the model. First, duplicate the layer with the model so that you have two layers. Select one of the layers with the model then, like step two, use the color balance tool (Image > Adjustments > Color Balance) to add some red/yellow tones.
As you can see, it looks blended better with the left half of the background. Now, select the other layer of the model then choose Image > Adjustments > Color Balance and add some blue and cyan tones.
Now, as you did before with the sky, use the eraser tool with a soft edge to remove the left side of the layer with the girl in blue tones. Reduce the opacity on the current layer to reduce the strength of the color effect.
We've done the hardest part matching the lighting of the model with the background. Merge the layers of the model into one layer. Now you can play again with the levels, color balance, and saturation (found in the Image > Adjustments menu) to make further adjustments.
For the image used in this tutorial, the light comes from the background left. And to make the lighting match, we'll have to darken the back of the model. To begin, select the burn tool.
Use a soft brush, edit the midtones, and set the exposure to around 30%.
Now use the brush over the models back. Try not make it too dark, just a little. Use this tool in the skirt too.
After that, select the dodge tool and paint the outline of the model (especially in her hair and her left arm).
Now we are going to add some roots and branches to the body of the model. It's not difficult and you just need some images of trees and roots. We will be cutting parts of the root and tree and giving them some color like we did earlier with the color balance tool.
First step will be to look for a beautiful root and select it with your favorite tool (Magnetic lasso or quick mask mode for example). Don't worry if it's not a perfect selection, we will modify it later. Copy it and paste in our image.
As you can see the new image has not the same light and colors that the others, it looks out of place. What we have to do it's the same that we did with the sky and the girl. Choose Image > Adjustments > Levels and adjust the input sliders. If you move the one in the center to the left the image will be brighter. If you move it to the right the image will be darker. In our case we are going to move to the right.
When you have the root ready, just place it where you think that it will look good and select the eraser tool with a focus brush. Erase all the part that you don't need and give the correct form to the root, now it's when you have to improve the selection root.
The final step will be to use the burn tool in the areas where we should see shadows. For example, in the image below, it was used over the arm or in the bottom. I have added a little of blue using Image > Adjustments > Color Balance too. The last step is to erase the upper part of the root to create the look of a crease.
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Natalia Belova is a Russian mode the made her debut when she walked the fall shows for Rochas and Giorgio Armani in Paris and Milan.
Natalia Belova is signed with Metro Models Zurich, Gossip Model Management Copenhagen, Viva Models Berlin, View Management Barcelona, Fashion Model Management Milan and Muse Management New York. Her mother agency is Fashion Model Management in Milan.
In 2003 Natalia Belova made her debut at the fall shows for Rochas and Giorgio Armani in Paris and Milan and appeared in an editorial for i-D.
In 2004 she walked the fall shows for Rochas and Louis Vuitton in Paris.
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In 2006 she signed with Next Management and walked the spring shows for Vivienne Westwood, Yves Saint Laurent and Maison Martin Margiela in Paris.
In 2007 she walked the fall shows for Vivienne Westwood and Martin Grant in Paris, she was on the cover of Amica Italia and she walked the fall show for Armani Prive in Paris.
In 2008 she walked the fall shows for Valentino, Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani in Paris and Milan and she appeared in an editorial for British Harper's Bazaar.
In 2010 she was on the cover of Maxima Portugal.
In 2012 she was part of an ad campaign for Iceberg and she was in an editorial for Marie Claire Mexico and Latin America. She was also on the covers of Gael and Marie Claire France.
In 2013 she was in an editorial for Horse Magazine and was on the cover of Horse Magazine.
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New approaches to design and better use of new and existing tools will go a long way toward improving energy efficiency. But who's going to pick up the tab?
Some of the hardest stuff is already done when it comes to saving power. Many engineers are quite well versed in managing multiple power islands and designing with sometimes dozens of voltage rails. There has even been massive progress in controlling gate leakage through a variety of materials and now 3D structures.
There also is much more that can be done to improve energy efficiency, ranging from writing more efficient software code to dropping the voltage in devices, changing out the substrate material and widening the I/O channels while also shortening the distances signals have to travel. Memory can be matched more efficiently to processors, and processors can be customized for specific functions or applications.
That this can be done at all is a testament to the advances in semiconductor engineering. After 60 years, engineers have become incredibly proficient at solving problems at the nanometer level—and probably soon in distances that will best be measured in Angstroms.
The only challenge now will be the intersection of technology and money. Can all of this be done for a reasonable cost? And if it can't, then who's going to take the hit?
These kinds of questions need to be answered rather soon. In a disaggregated ecosystem with extremely complex technology, having even closer partnerships will be a prerequisite to progress. Companies already are pouring millions of dollars into joint development efforts, but they also need to feel as if they're reaping equal returns from that effort. So far, this hasn't been a problem because these efforts are relatively new. But as time goes on, the real friction point may be less about the technology and processes being jointly developed and more about the value of that investment to each of the partners.
We are headed into some of the thorniest, as well as the most interesting, problems ever encountered in IC design. Power is front and center in all of this, and from the looks of it solving these issues won't be cheap. In fact, it likely will be beyond the scope of any single company, no matter how large its pile of cash. The question now is what the leverage points will be for companies working together and how they will shape or reshape the industry.


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National Signing Day: Live Blog
By: Nick Komjati , Seth Austin
Posted on: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
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The Ohio football program will welcome Bobcats to the family on Wednesday as recruits sign their National Letters of Intent on National Signing Day. We will provide you with a breakdown of each player as they sign throughout the day.
1:34 p.m.:
Brennan Boland: TE from Highland Community College in Highland, KS
Scouting Report: After transferring from Highland Community College, Brennan Boland will only have two years with the Bobcats and is scheduled to graduate in 2016. Even with a shorter tenure at Ohio that the rest of the recruiting class, Boland has the chance to make an immediate impact. With the exit of redshirt senior tight ends Troy Hill and Anthony Talbert to graduation, Ohio will be looking for a replacement. At 6'5" and 250 pounds, Boland would be one of the bigger tight ends that Ohio has on the roster. He can be an effective weapon in the passing game, but he has also shown that he can be a useful asset in the running game with his ability to block on the outside. Expect Boland to be in the mix with other Ohio tight ends competing for the vacant starting job.
Mitch Bonnstetter: P from Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, IA
Scouting Report: Bonnstetter comes to Ohio after an outstanding season with the Iowa Central Community College Tritons. In the 2013 season, the
punter averaged 46.1 yards per punt attempt and ranked first in the country in 2012 with an average of 41.4 yards per punt attempt. The punter came out of high school able to play quarterback and defensive back as well, but finally settled as a punter where he has blossomed. After the recent punting struggles of Grant Venham at Ohio, Bonnstetter could be Ohio's starting punter in the upcoming season.
1:11 p.m:
Tyler Jones: WR from Lakota West High School in West Chester, OH
Scouting Report: Offered by Akron and Kent State as well, wide receiver Tyler Jones committed to Ohio, bringing all-around athleticism to the Bobcats. Jones was listed as a quarterback, wide receiver, strong safety and punt returner for Lakota West High School, proving that he could fit a variety of roles for Ohio. Although he was recruited by Ohio as a wide receiver, Jones earned All-Greater Miami Conference honors as a defensive back and could help fill the void that Travis Carrie leaves as a punt returner. Look for Jones to help out the Bobcats in a variety of roles in addition to wide receiver.
Connor Brown: TE from Miamisburg High School in Miamisburg, OH
Scouting Report: While Boland features more talent blocking in the running game, Connor Brown of Miamisburg High School has the potential to be a major threat in the Ohio passing attack. Brown stands at 6'6", making him the tallest tight end on Ohio's roster. That size matched with great hands makes Brown a talented receiver. Many point out route running as his area of weakness, but with a catch radius as large as his, quarterbacks can lob it up and Brown will go up and get it. Brown will be in the race to see playing time with the exit of Hill and Talbert.
Maleek Irons: RB from Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Scouting Report: Irons comes to Ohio University as the most exciting prospect of Ohio's entire 2014 class. The running back is 6'0" and 209 pounds with superb power running skills. Irons only recorded a 4.55 according to topprospects.ca, but his lack of breakaway speed did not show up on the stat sheet. In Irons' junior year in 2012, the back recorded 3,204 yards and 44 touchdowns over 12 games. The addition of a power running back is a welcomed sight for the Bobcat program, as they can now look forward to alternating the "thunder and lightning" duo of Irons and junior Daz'mond Patterson for a more versatile rushing attack.
Papi White: RB from Seminole High School in Seminole, OK
Scouting Report: White, originally committed to Southern Mississippi, switched over and committed to Ohio after a senior season where he recorded 3,220 yards and 41 touchdowns on the ground. White is more of a speed back than Irons, but he often takes a while to find the hole to burst through. His style could prove to be problematic with a struggling offensive line, but utilizing him as a slot receiver similar to Daz'mond Patterson would likely be the best fit. But in the end, speed kills, and White has a lot of it. Once he breaks into the second level of the defense, chances are that he's taking it to the house.
12:08 p.m.:
Steve Langenkamp: OT from Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, OH
Scouting Report: At 6'4" and 280 pounds, Steve Langenkamp's biggest advantage is his size. While he is just about the same size as Pruehs, Langenkamp doesn't seem to have the same mobility and burst that Pruehs does. Langenkamp played tackle at Archbishop Moeller, but he is also a likely candidate to move to one of the interior spots on the line. By the film, it appears that he will likely play guard for Ohio.
Jared Brumfield: OLB from Stebbins High School in Dayton, OH
Scouting Report: As one of Ohio's earliest commits of the 2014 recruiting class, the 6'3", 218 pound Brumfield committed to Ohio in late June of 2013, choosing Ohio over fellow MAC school Western Michigan and Youngstown State. Brumfield played defensive end and running back in high school, proving that he is yet another player that can add speed to the Ohio defense. Brumfield was rated one of the five under-the-radar players of Southwest Ohio according to Scout.com because of his athletic build, speed and strength. Because of his size, Brumfield will likely play as an outside linebacker with the Bobcats.
Brett Layton: CB from Mt. San Jacinto Junior College in San Jacinto, CA
Scouting Report: Adding to the cornerback corps, Brett Layton signed with the Bobcats after spending time in junior college at Mt. San Jacinto in California. In his most recent season, Layton stood out, recording 41 tackles and seven interceptions. His seven picks were second best by any player in the California Community College Athletic Association. Layton has enough speed to play lockdown man-to-man coverage and is a strong addition to a heavy defensive back class for Ohio.
Chek Washington: CB/S from Mansfield Senior High School in Mansfield, OH
Scouting Report: Coming out of Mansfield Senior High School, Washington played free safety, strong safety and wide receiver in high school and showcased his elusiveness in the open field on offense. He doesn't have incredible speed, but could still make an impact with Ohio as a safety or cornerback.
Kylan Nelson: CB from Lafayette High School in Lexington, KY
Scouting Report: Nelson, a two star cornerback recruit, signed with Ohio after receiving other offers from Eastern Kentucky and Wofford. Nelson is known for his speed and has an official 40-yard dash time of 4.43 seconds. He is able to keep up with speedy receivers on the outside and could also be used as a special teams weapon. He doubled as a running back in high school, so he is also dangerous when he gets into the open field.
Curtis Brunson: CB from Farmington High School in Farmington, MI
Scouting Report: Brunson joins the Bobcats as a three star recruit with solid quickness and man-coverage ability. While he's able to lock down receivers on the outside, Brunson is also more than able to drop back in coverage and play safety. In March of 2013, Brunson attended the Adidas Invitational,where he earned overall MVP honors for the defensive backs at the camp. Brunson's performance at the Adidas Invitational drew offers from Toledo, Akron and Illinois State, but the cornerback chose to go to Ohio. Brunson could step up and compete for Travis Carrie's vacant cornerback spot in spring play.
11:57 a.m.:
Jalen Fox: CB Wyoming High School in Cincinnati, OH
Scouting Report: Jalen Fox, a cornerback outside of Wyoming High School in Cincinnati, expressed interest in major schools such as Ohio State, Michigan State, Penn State and Cincinnati, but his only offer was from the Bobcats. The 5'11", 180-pound cornerback verbally committed to Ohio in late June and was unranked by any major scouting services. He was named to the Ohio All-Combine Team at the Nike SPARQ Combine Tour in February 2013 and in his junior season of high school, Fox recorded 67 tackles and three interceptions.
Brian DiCillo: MLB from Walsh Jesuit High School in Cleveland, OH
Scouting Report: DiCillo is a 6'2" and 210 pound middle linebacker out of Walsh Jesuit High School and a great snag for Ohio. He was interested in big schools such as Ohio State, Cincinnati and North Carolina, but only received offers from Kent State, Miami (OH) and Ohio. DiCillo doesn't have a supreme frame or flashy athleticism, but he's a solid tackler with great pursuit speed. He has great defensive instincts and makes the smart play more often than not. Ohio will need to work to bulk him up a bit, but DiCillo's speed and smarts bring a lot to the Bobcat D.
Herman Brunis: WR from Fairfield High School in Fairfield, OH
Scouting Report: Brunis, an unranked receiver out of Fairfield High School, is average in many physical categories. At just 6'0" and 170 pounds with a 40-yard-dash time of just 4.76, the wide receiver doesn't seem to stand out by his on paper talent. However, he recorded 40 catches for 716 yards and five touchdowns in his final high school season. While he doesn't have great speed, Brunis does have the ability to climb the ladder to haul down tough passes, a skill that evidently caught the attention of Frank Solich. Ohio was the only Division I school to offer Brunis, so expect Brunis to be a work in progress type of player for the Bobcats.
Brennan Dudziak: OG/OT from Pickerington Central High School in Pickerington, OH
Scouting Report: Dudziak, another offensive lineman standing at a lofty 6-foot-6, has the potential to play tackle as a Bobcat. He doesn't obtain the same skill set as Lowery, but his physical play style could still be useful to the Ohio offensive front. Dudziak doubled as an outside linebacker at Pickerington Central and his play style on offense resembles the physicality of a defensive minded player. It will be interesting to see what Dudziak's role will be with the Bobcats, but with his size and physicality, he is certainly a valuable asset.
9:16 a.m.:
Andrew Meyer: WR from Pickerington Central High School in Pickerington, OH
Scouting Report: Andrew Meyer comes to Ohio after a senior season in which Meyer struggled to stay on the field due to injury. He returned to action on October 4th of his senior year, but suffered a concussion and was forced out of action once again. He only recorded two catches in the regular season, but came up big in Pickerington Central's upset of Lakota West High School in the playoffs with four catches. Meyer has proved that he is able to adjust to poorly thrown passes and find a way to pull down tough throws. If Meyer can stay healthy, he could be a useful asset in later years as a Bobcat.
Joe Lowery: OT from Tallmadge High School in Akron, OH
Scouting Report: Of all of the offensive line recruits in the 2014 class, Joe Lowery might just be the crown jewel of them all. Standing at 6'6" and 285 pounds, Lowery features excellent size along with strength and a powerful burst. In a very run-oriented offense at Tallmadge High School, Lowery showcased his ability to create holes to get the running back to the second level of the defense. With his size, Lowery stands a great chance to stay at tackle with the Bobcats, but his skill set could also be used as a pulling guard in the Ohio offense. Out of the 2014 offensive line recruits, Lowery has the greatest chance to make an impact in his freshman year.
Jake Pruehs: OT from St. Edward High School in Lakewood, OH
Scouting Report: After a season full of poor offensive line play, an athletic and powerful tackle in Jake Pruehs is quite a sight for sore eyes. Pruehs played left tackle at St. Edward High School, but his shorter 6'3" height could force the Bobcats to use him as an interior lineman instead. Aside from his shorter stature, Pruehs still provides great burst off the line and supreme athleticism for a 285-pound lineman. Because of Ohio's inconsistent offensive line play, Pruehs could possibly work his way into the rotation in his freshman season.
Robbie Walker: WR/RB/KR from Washington Gonzaga High School in Washington, DC
Scouting Report: All-around, Robbie Walker is likely the standout of the 2014 recruiting class' wide receiver corps. Also offered by Wake Forest and Ball State, Walker comes to Ohio with playmaking speed and explosiveness. Walker is officially listed as an all-purpose back and could be used as a slot receiver and running back. At 5'8", Walker isn't known for tough runs in between the tackles, but his speed and ability to change directions makes him elusive in the open field. He totaled 926 rushing yards with 16 touchdowns in 2012, but needs to improve his hands in order to become a reliable receiving target for Ohio as well. Even with his flaws, Walker's playmaking ability is undeniable.
Kent Berger: DE from Mentor High School in Mentor, OH
Scouting Report: Berger is a two star recruit out of Mentor High School where he recorded 83 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in his senior season. With average size and below average speed and burst, Berger relies on his strength and quick hands to cause disruption. Aside from tackles, Berger recorded five pass breakups and three blocked field goals in his senior season, showing his ability to get his hands in the passing/kicking lanes to break up the play. Berger's strength has also shown that he can break double teams and muscle his way into the backfield.
Kyle Kuhar: DE/TE from Avon Lake High School in Avon Lake, OH
Scouting Report: It is unclear whether Ohio recruited Kuhar to play on the offensive or defensive side of the ball, but with two other tight end recruits already expected, I suspect that Solich and the coaching staff would attempt to mold him into a full-time defensive presence. At Avon Lake High School, Kuhar showed his ability to shake off blockers and keep his body in the running holes. Once he's able to break through the line and into the backfield, he has a good closing speed to pressure the quarterback. At 6'4" and 240 pounds, Kuhar has good size for a defensive end and could eventually help fill the void that Ty Branz leaves behind.
Joey Duckworth: QB from Louisville High School in Louisville, OH
Scouting Report: Duckworth is a 6-foot-3, 215-pound quarterback that received offers from other Mid-American Conference schools such as Akron, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Kent State, Toledo, and Western Michigan. He isn't as mobile as former and present Ohio quarterbacks Tyler Tettleton and Derrius Vick, but he is accurate through the air and takes what the defense gives him. Bobcat fans likely won't see deep bombs and flashy runs from this quarterback, but his short and accurate passing game was still plenty affective in his high school career.
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Texas finds itself the site for many events from 1527 to the present, including the Battle of the Alamo. A richly compelling novel of a proud people eager to meet the marvelous challenge of the land, Texas is Michener's most magnificent achievement. This re-release of Michener's masterpiece ties in with the up-coming mini-series.
This wasn't as good as some of his earlier works, so I was disappointed. Still, it was an interesting read.
One of Michener's best efforts. Historical fiction with the rich landscape of Texas as the subject.
Even though I'm just now half way through this, I don't regret starting it! I just regret that I probably won't finish it before class starts again. Michener's stuff is so fascinating! And a cool place to learn about, considering American politics these days. Interesting to understand the "spirit" of the people and place.
Enjoyed the book from start to finish.
Michener's novel is about oil, water, outlaws and rangers, Hispanics, Anglos, settling the frontier, power and money. He has masterly made history vivid and real to the reader.
A good trip into the history of Texas, from its start as a Spanish mission to its days as a republic to present day. Michener's style is a bit stale, but he does keep the reader entertained enough so he doesn't lose him.Pack a lunch though with this one its a long trip.
Texas is James Michener's panoramic treatment of the history of that region of North America , beginning in 1535 and ending in the mid 1980's when the book was published. I have read a number of Michener's other works of fiction in the past, including Centennial, Chesapeake and The Covenant, but it has been nearly 30 years since I picked up one of his books.
Michener ably combined a mixture of true events and people with fictional characters and circumstances, crafting a survey of the development of Texas that was both broad and focused. As an example, he discussed the development of cattle ranching that had a wide-angle view, as well as looking at the specific situations of several people involved in ranching as their primary vocation. In a similar fashion he walked through the significant portions of Texas history and development, such as its time as a part of Spanish Mexico, its independence as a Republic and settlement during and after the Civil War.