By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Harvey_McEwan]Harvey McEwan
The creation and implementation of a successful Olympic games goes far beyond the stadium stands and swimming pool walls, it branches out from the athlete's village and in to the surrounding communities. The success of such an event lies as firmly on its impact on the outer environment as it does on the games themselves.
In order to kick-start and maintain such a glorious event, a myriad of operational implications must be considered at great length, and addressed in meticulous detail. From the construction of civil amenities and public transport solutions, to concerns of power production and sustainability, the list of factors to be taken into account is extensive.
For the London games in 2012, construction has began on a variety of arenas, bridges and other essential facilities. The creation of an efficient infrastructure is one of the most important factors in the success of the 2012 Olympics, and will play a significant role in determining the legacy of these games in the aftermath of the event.
In preparation for the London Olympics, great emphasis has been placed on the importance of an effective, coherent energy and power strategy. Organisers have constructed (or are in the process of constructing) a Pumping Station, Primary Substation, and Energy Centre, all with the purpose of supplying essential utilities for the event.
The Completion of the Primary Substation in October 2009 means that building work from thereon-in would not rely so heavily on the usage of rel=nofollow [http://www.aggreko.co.uk/products__services.aspx]temporary generator rental. However, it is known that such temporary power supplies will be used for 39 venues in 7 locations for the duration of the games, from London to Glasgow.
Temporary power will play a crucial part in a variety of energy requirements as demanded by field-of-play lighting, camera equipment, and the International Broadcasting Centre. The latter is a crucial component for the delivery of the Olympics experience to millions of viewers across the globe.
In total, it is believed that the games will be the greenest event in Olympic history. Through sustainable design methods and the use of environmentally friendly biomass technologies, London 2012 promises not only to help preserve the environment during the event, but also aims to deliver a lasting legacy in the form of on of the largest urban parks created in Europe in the past 150 years.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Scarves For Special Olympics
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sue_Mitchell]Sue Mitchell
A campaign to create a scarf for the Special Olympics was started this year. The Winter Special Olympics was held on 30th of Jan this year in Sugar Loaf. The purpose of this project was to equip 800 athletes and coaches with handmade winter gear.
Lisa Bird from the Special Olympics came across a letter sharing information on this national campaign, it sounded like an interesting idea to her so she signed up. The Winter Special Olympics had 500 athletes and 300 coaches, so she knew they would need 800 of the fluffy things total, but could not hope for more than a hundred. Lisa was quite optimistic that maybe the news for this project would be reported in a news channel so it could gather more popularity among the knitters and crocheters, but as weeks flew by there was no news on TV and nothing in the mail.
It was during the holidays the Bangor Daily News, a big newspaper, wrote an article about it and the first scarf came in the mail. Then another one followed, and another one. Lisa's phone was ringing off the hook, enthusiastic knitters showered her with questions about the length, curls, rows etc. Having received 50 of the desired neck wear by the second week of January Lisa and her co-workers were frantic to decide which athletes should receive them. But, just then the word of the campaign has spread through the knitting community. Knitting clubs took up on the project and were excitedly working to complete the desired number. Nursing homes met daily to help too. Knitting was even included in the school curriculum and grandmothers were giving crocheting lessons to their grandchildren. Even some of the athletes were knitting themselves in order to give others.
On January 26, two days before the deadline about 1000 shawls were delivered and ready to be unpacked. Lisa Bird's office was flooded with boxes and envelopes. This project turned from just another interesting idea into a motivating and heartwarming project. So many letters were received encouraging the special athletes, prayers sent, the elderly expressed their gratitude for being given the chance to contribute to the Special Olympics in a meaningful way, since they could not donate money or volunteer. Shawls were received from homesick students, stay home moms, people who had friends or relative participating in the Special Olympics, even those who had spend summers in Maine and liked it sent shawls to show their appreciation. Knitting was included as a low stress project in a school for students with special behavioral, emotional and academic needs.
The athletes from the Special Olympics never dreamed that a simple scarf can have such a profound meaning - they are a reminder that people care and support them!
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A campaign to create a scarf for the Special Olympics was started this year. The Winter Special Olympics was held on 30th of Jan this year in Sugar Loaf. The purpose of this project was to equip 800 athletes and coaches with handmade winter gear.
Lisa Bird from the Special Olympics came across a letter sharing information on this national campaign, it sounded like an interesting idea to her so she signed up. The Winter Special Olympics had 500 athletes and 300 coaches, so she knew they would need 800 of the fluffy things total, but could not hope for more than a hundred. Lisa was quite optimistic that maybe the news for this project would be reported in a news channel so it could gather more popularity among the knitters and crocheters, but as weeks flew by there was no news on TV and nothing in the mail.
It was during the holidays the Bangor Daily News, a big newspaper, wrote an article about it and the first scarf came in the mail. Then another one followed, and another one. Lisa's phone was ringing off the hook, enthusiastic knitters showered her with questions about the length, curls, rows etc. Having received 50 of the desired neck wear by the second week of January Lisa and her co-workers were frantic to decide which athletes should receive them. But, just then the word of the campaign has spread through the knitting community. Knitting clubs took up on the project and were excitedly working to complete the desired number. Nursing homes met daily to help too. Knitting was even included in the school curriculum and grandmothers were giving crocheting lessons to their grandchildren. Even some of the athletes were knitting themselves in order to give others.
On January 26, two days before the deadline about 1000 shawls were delivered and ready to be unpacked. Lisa Bird's office was flooded with boxes and envelopes. This project turned from just another interesting idea into a motivating and heartwarming project. So many letters were received encouraging the special athletes, prayers sent, the elderly expressed their gratitude for being given the chance to contribute to the Special Olympics in a meaningful way, since they could not donate money or volunteer. Shawls were received from homesick students, stay home moms, people who had friends or relative participating in the Special Olympics, even those who had spend summers in Maine and liked it sent shawls to show their appreciation. Knitting was included as a low stress project in a school for students with special behavioral, emotional and academic needs.
The athletes from the Special Olympics never dreamed that a simple scarf can have such a profound meaning - they are a reminder that people care and support them!
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Friday, February 24, 2012
Olympics 2012 - Tickets 2012
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Richard_Allen]Richard Allen
Are you looking to go to the London 2012 Olympics games? Well ticket prices, times, dates and sessions have now been announced.
You can virtually apply for unlimited tickets & sessions, but whatever you get approved for you will legally be obliged to buy, so you will need to think carefully and have a strategy in mind when buying tickets.
When applying for tickets as each family member can apply for them, then why not try a few different strategies e.g. one of you applies for lots of low priced tickets, and one of you applies for lots of high priced tickets.
Applying this across a family of four then you should find yourself with a good chance to get at least some of the seats for some of the sessions that you apply for.
Tickets will not be allocated on a "First to apply gets them" basis. So you will stand just as much chance if you apply on the first day of the tickets application as if you do on the last. I hope this is true and London 2012 organisers stick to this policy.
The major problem is actually if you have a lot of money to spend. Some of the premium tickets with hospitality included will cost up to �4,500 each plus 20%VAT. The problem is you have to buy them 10 at a time. So even if you just want one �4,500 ticket you will have to get that VISA card out and buy ten, and then it is not clear how you can sell the other 9 tickets as yet.
Also note that you will need a VISA card to buy your tickets as they are the London 2012 card sponsor. This may as yet prove controversial with many people in the United Kingdom not being eligible to get a credit card, or thinking "I already have a credit card, so why do I need another one?". In addition applying for a credit card these days can take several weeks, and even when approved you may have to wait two or three weeks to get your card, and with a potential deadline of March 15th this may yet prove to be a thorn in the side for people applying for tickets.
So best of luck with your ticket applications. If you want to keep up to date with the latest London 2012 news then please visit the authors link below.
For the latest news on [http://www.2012olympicsforum.com]London 2012 then visit the leading unofficial forum for the [http://www.2012olympicsforum.com]2012 Olympics. You can find all the latest on the events and the athletes, as well as ticketing information.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Olympics-2012---Tickets-2012&id=5966531] Olympics 2012 - Tickets 2012
Are you looking to go to the London 2012 Olympics games? Well ticket prices, times, dates and sessions have now been announced.
You can virtually apply for unlimited tickets & sessions, but whatever you get approved for you will legally be obliged to buy, so you will need to think carefully and have a strategy in mind when buying tickets.
When applying for tickets as each family member can apply for them, then why not try a few different strategies e.g. one of you applies for lots of low priced tickets, and one of you applies for lots of high priced tickets.
Applying this across a family of four then you should find yourself with a good chance to get at least some of the seats for some of the sessions that you apply for.
Tickets will not be allocated on a "First to apply gets them" basis. So you will stand just as much chance if you apply on the first day of the tickets application as if you do on the last. I hope this is true and London 2012 organisers stick to this policy.
The major problem is actually if you have a lot of money to spend. Some of the premium tickets with hospitality included will cost up to �4,500 each plus 20%VAT. The problem is you have to buy them 10 at a time. So even if you just want one �4,500 ticket you will have to get that VISA card out and buy ten, and then it is not clear how you can sell the other 9 tickets as yet.
Also note that you will need a VISA card to buy your tickets as they are the London 2012 card sponsor. This may as yet prove controversial with many people in the United Kingdom not being eligible to get a credit card, or thinking "I already have a credit card, so why do I need another one?". In addition applying for a credit card these days can take several weeks, and even when approved you may have to wait two or three weeks to get your card, and with a potential deadline of March 15th this may yet prove to be a thorn in the side for people applying for tickets.
So best of luck with your ticket applications. If you want to keep up to date with the latest London 2012 news then please visit the authors link below.
For the latest news on [http://www.2012olympicsforum.com]London 2012 then visit the leading unofficial forum for the [http://www.2012olympicsforum.com]2012 Olympics. You can find all the latest on the events and the athletes, as well as ticketing information.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Olympics-2012---Tickets-2012&id=5966531] Olympics 2012 - Tickets 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Get Ready For London Olympics 2012
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Harvey_McEwan]Harvey McEwan
The Olympic Games in London may be over a year away, but now is the time to start thinking about getting your hands on some of the most valuable tickets of the year. With tickets available from the 15th March 2011, you will need to be quick to ensure your seat at one of the many games' venues.
With construction well under way, and many venues nearing completion, there is a growing buzz in the atmosphere surrounding the upcoming event. Amongst the new structures erected for the purpose of the games is the Olympic Stadium, the Velodrome, and the Lee Valley White Water Centre. The latter is the first entirely new London 2012 arena to be completed.
The games will kick-off on the 25th July at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, where two of the Women's preliminary football matches will take place. Four further matches will take place on the same day around the country, with two at Coventry Stadium and two at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Football will dominate the first two days, before the official opening ceremony on the 27th July within the impressive Olympic Stadium. The event continues for 2 weeks, coming to a climactic close on the 12th August.
A total of 10.8 million tickets will be available for the duration of the games. Those looking to secure their ticket to one of the world's greatest sporting events should register their interest as soon as possible. In addition to the tickets themselves, it is also worthwhile giving some serious thought to other aspects such as accommodation and transport.
With thousands of spectators expected to attend the games every day, hotels and transport will be pushed to the limit, so get your Olympic Games arrangements sorted sooner rather than later.
The earlier such arrangements are organised the better, as the demand for rel=nofollow [http://www.minthotel.com/london/london-hotels.htm]hotels in London will be phenomenal for the duration of the London Olympics. Furthermore, getting to and from the capital - and surrounding regions involved in the games - should also be near the top of visitors' to do lists. Although inner city travel will be optimised for the events, getting to the heart of the games is something which should be arranged well before July 2012.
Harvey McEwan writes to offer information and advice on a variety of areas, from technology to holiday destinations. Read through Harvey's other articles [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Harvey_McEwan]here to find out more.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Get-Ready-For-London-Olympics-2012&id=5965777] Get Ready For London Olympics 2012
The Olympic Games in London may be over a year away, but now is the time to start thinking about getting your hands on some of the most valuable tickets of the year. With tickets available from the 15th March 2011, you will need to be quick to ensure your seat at one of the many games' venues.
With construction well under way, and many venues nearing completion, there is a growing buzz in the atmosphere surrounding the upcoming event. Amongst the new structures erected for the purpose of the games is the Olympic Stadium, the Velodrome, and the Lee Valley White Water Centre. The latter is the first entirely new London 2012 arena to be completed.
The games will kick-off on the 25th July at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, where two of the Women's preliminary football matches will take place. Four further matches will take place on the same day around the country, with two at Coventry Stadium and two at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Football will dominate the first two days, before the official opening ceremony on the 27th July within the impressive Olympic Stadium. The event continues for 2 weeks, coming to a climactic close on the 12th August.
A total of 10.8 million tickets will be available for the duration of the games. Those looking to secure their ticket to one of the world's greatest sporting events should register their interest as soon as possible. In addition to the tickets themselves, it is also worthwhile giving some serious thought to other aspects such as accommodation and transport.
With thousands of spectators expected to attend the games every day, hotels and transport will be pushed to the limit, so get your Olympic Games arrangements sorted sooner rather than later.
The earlier such arrangements are organised the better, as the demand for rel=nofollow [http://www.minthotel.com/london/london-hotels.htm]hotels in London will be phenomenal for the duration of the London Olympics. Furthermore, getting to and from the capital - and surrounding regions involved in the games - should also be near the top of visitors' to do lists. Although inner city travel will be optimised for the events, getting to the heart of the games is something which should be arranged well before July 2012.
Harvey McEwan writes to offer information and advice on a variety of areas, from technology to holiday destinations. Read through Harvey's other articles [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Harvey_McEwan]here to find out more.
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Monday, February 20, 2012
London 2012 Olympics
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Catherine_Richard]Catherine Richard
London is gearing up as the Olympics 2012 is nearing. Just 17 months left for London to show the world its excellence in hosting the Olympics for the third time. It is an honor for the Brits as the capital city is going to host the Olympic Games after 64 years beating Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris.
London is a city that has lots of tourist traffic. And, 2012 is going to be huge! Organizers are pulling out all the stops in preparing and putting on the grand event of 2012 in their capital city. Construction in the city, enhancement of transportation, construction and remodeling of hotels, arrangements for easy access to different facilities and local establishments for entertainment are continuing at a fast pace to ensure that the 2012 Olympics in London go down in history as one of the best ever!
With international travellers heading to London for the Olympics, transportation and accommodation is being worked out at utmost importance. Access to all parts of the city and also the UK is enhanced through public and private transportation. Private transport companies are working to ensure that they can accommodate passengers in their vehicles. The grounds and stadiums are undergoing maintenance. Security measures are best set in place visitors and players alike.
With notable attractions throughout the city, visitors can have great time during the breaks they take from watching the games. With 80,000 seats, the tickets for the games are expected to be sold soon. So, accommodation, travel and tickets are going to be competitive unless planned in advance. Instead of going for highly expensive charges at the last minute, better make arrangements in advance. Plan your schedule and start working on it.
Hotels are getting booked fast. So, make sure you book early for an airport hotel or hotel close to the Olympic Stadium. It's going to be busy between July 27, 2012 and August 12, 2012. So, do not delay. Make a decision to which airport to land, what mode of transport to use, where to stay, where to visit for pleasure, where to have delicious food and shop different goods and accessories. London presents to you the best in all ranges. So, you can make your trip more memorable by preplanning your days in London and staying free without any hassles. Get started... London is the ideal place for all expectations...Have your desires fulfilled in London...
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London is gearing up as the Olympics 2012 is nearing. Just 17 months left for London to show the world its excellence in hosting the Olympics for the third time. It is an honor for the Brits as the capital city is going to host the Olympic Games after 64 years beating Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris.
London is a city that has lots of tourist traffic. And, 2012 is going to be huge! Organizers are pulling out all the stops in preparing and putting on the grand event of 2012 in their capital city. Construction in the city, enhancement of transportation, construction and remodeling of hotels, arrangements for easy access to different facilities and local establishments for entertainment are continuing at a fast pace to ensure that the 2012 Olympics in London go down in history as one of the best ever!
With international travellers heading to London for the Olympics, transportation and accommodation is being worked out at utmost importance. Access to all parts of the city and also the UK is enhanced through public and private transportation. Private transport companies are working to ensure that they can accommodate passengers in their vehicles. The grounds and stadiums are undergoing maintenance. Security measures are best set in place visitors and players alike.
With notable attractions throughout the city, visitors can have great time during the breaks they take from watching the games. With 80,000 seats, the tickets for the games are expected to be sold soon. So, accommodation, travel and tickets are going to be competitive unless planned in advance. Instead of going for highly expensive charges at the last minute, better make arrangements in advance. Plan your schedule and start working on it.
Hotels are getting booked fast. So, make sure you book early for an airport hotel or hotel close to the Olympic Stadium. It's going to be busy between July 27, 2012 and August 12, 2012. So, do not delay. Make a decision to which airport to land, what mode of transport to use, where to stay, where to visit for pleasure, where to have delicious food and shop different goods and accessories. London presents to you the best in all ranges. So, you can make your trip more memorable by preplanning your days in London and staying free without any hassles. Get started... London is the ideal place for all expectations...Have your desires fulfilled in London...
Totally Driven specializes in offering [http://www.totallydriven.co.uk/]London Taxi transfers to and from all destinations in London, the United Kingdom. Our services are available 24/7 and we provide you [http://www.totallydriven.co.uk/]London Taxis to travel to your destination in comfort and style.
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Saturday, February 18, 2012
Olympic World Records - What is the Best Time to Compete?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Lance_Winslow]Lance Winslow
We've all heard about the circadian rhythm and its profound effects on our bodies. Humans have evolved along with the natural light cycles of our Earth as it spins and goes around the sun. There is a reason that your body does better when it sleeps at night time rather than during the day. It's also very important to get the right amount of sleep, at the right times to keep your immune system strong. But have you ever considered the circadian rhythm, and when the best time for sports competition might be?
It matters very much. For instance during the time trials at the Tour de France, they will favor the rider riding their bike during the peak circadian rhythm times of the day. The best time for cardiovascular efficiency and maximum muscle strength would be 5:00 PM. Your fastest reaction time would be about 3:30 PM in the afternoon. Therefore if you are in the Olympics and you wanted to break a world record, along with winning the gold medal, that's the time you'd hope that they schedule the race for.
It would be very interesting to go back in history and look at the race times during the day, and see when those records were produced. If you are competing at sea level on a 70-degree day, and you are running the 100 yard dash sprint, you have the greatest chances for breaking the world record at 3:30 PM. If you are running a marathon, it would be best if you were at the 18 to 20 mile marker right at about 5 PM. Interestingly enough, at 2:30 PM is when you would find your best coordination and there are certainly sports require excellent coordination; diving, slalom skiing, or synchronized swimming for instance.
It would appear to me that a study should be funded to go back and look at all the records that were broken in the various sports and see if they correlate with the circadian rhythms, because this is woven through all parts of the human body. Indeed, when we are talking about the best athletes in the world, competing for world records, then of course every single slight advantage matters. And therefore circadian rhythm could be just enough advantage to throw the athlete over the top and perhaps set a new world record.
Okay so, maybe those that host the Olympic Games might consider this, and give the athletes a little bit of an advantage by having the events at the best possible peak performance period of the day. Indeed, I hope you will please consider this, because I didn't notice any major research papers on this topic when I searched Google Scholar, of course it does stand to reason that this theory of mine would be absolutely correct. Think on it.
Lance Winslow is the Founder of the Online Think Tank, a diverse group of achievers, experts, innovators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, futurists, academics, dreamers, leaders, and general all around brilliant minds. Lance Winslow hopes you've enjoyed today's discussion and topic. http://www.WorldThinkTank.net - Have an important subject to discuss, contact Lance Winslow.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Olympic-World-Records---What-is-the-Best-Time-to-Compete?&id=6016509] Olympic World Records - What is the Best Time to Compete?
We've all heard about the circadian rhythm and its profound effects on our bodies. Humans have evolved along with the natural light cycles of our Earth as it spins and goes around the sun. There is a reason that your body does better when it sleeps at night time rather than during the day. It's also very important to get the right amount of sleep, at the right times to keep your immune system strong. But have you ever considered the circadian rhythm, and when the best time for sports competition might be?
It matters very much. For instance during the time trials at the Tour de France, they will favor the rider riding their bike during the peak circadian rhythm times of the day. The best time for cardiovascular efficiency and maximum muscle strength would be 5:00 PM. Your fastest reaction time would be about 3:30 PM in the afternoon. Therefore if you are in the Olympics and you wanted to break a world record, along with winning the gold medal, that's the time you'd hope that they schedule the race for.
It would be very interesting to go back in history and look at the race times during the day, and see when those records were produced. If you are competing at sea level on a 70-degree day, and you are running the 100 yard dash sprint, you have the greatest chances for breaking the world record at 3:30 PM. If you are running a marathon, it would be best if you were at the 18 to 20 mile marker right at about 5 PM. Interestingly enough, at 2:30 PM is when you would find your best coordination and there are certainly sports require excellent coordination; diving, slalom skiing, or synchronized swimming for instance.
It would appear to me that a study should be funded to go back and look at all the records that were broken in the various sports and see if they correlate with the circadian rhythms, because this is woven through all parts of the human body. Indeed, when we are talking about the best athletes in the world, competing for world records, then of course every single slight advantage matters. And therefore circadian rhythm could be just enough advantage to throw the athlete over the top and perhaps set a new world record.
Okay so, maybe those that host the Olympic Games might consider this, and give the athletes a little bit of an advantage by having the events at the best possible peak performance period of the day. Indeed, I hope you will please consider this, because I didn't notice any major research papers on this topic when I searched Google Scholar, of course it does stand to reason that this theory of mine would be absolutely correct. Think on it.
Lance Winslow is the Founder of the Online Think Tank, a diverse group of achievers, experts, innovators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, futurists, academics, dreamers, leaders, and general all around brilliant minds. Lance Winslow hopes you've enjoyed today's discussion and topic. http://www.WorldThinkTank.net - Have an important subject to discuss, contact Lance Winslow.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
2010 Winter Olympics - The Luge Event
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Dennis_McCurley]Dennis McCurley
The icy track digs into the mountain side and enables speeds to reached that will either grip your heart like a vise or could possible be life threatening. While this is true many enthusiast of winter sports climb onto the smallest of sleds just to slide down a mountain for gold medals and for the world press. These brave or foolish people are usually men but some women have begun to take up the sport known as the luge.
Luge racing is done in either a singles division or in pairs. Most competitions are held in three events, singles for men and women and pairs. In pairs you have two people strapped onto the sled and with the additional weight speeds are increased.
The 2010 Olympic event was held at the Whistler Sliding Center during the dates of February 13-14. This track was the fastest of the world and while several sliders were concerned about the lack of practice time the event was scheduled to begin without a concern. During practice runs on February 13th Nodar Kumaritashvili of Georgia lost control of his sled in the last turn, flew out of the track and struck a steel pole. Unfortunately he died from his injuries.
Due to this accident the Luge Committee decided to move the starting point further down the mountain to decrease the speeds of the sliders. Some participants thought this was a good thing and actually said they felt safer. However, other competitors were anything but pleased stating that all this would do is enhance sliders who are stronger starters.
The format for the Luge event is set up so that times can be taken of multiple runs with the best combined times winning the event. For the singles competition normal four heats are held over two days. The pairs event is held only on one day with two heats. In the event of bad weather rules allow for each event to be shortened in the number of heats that must be run.
The Luge has been with the world for over five hundred years. During the 1500's the first appearance of the Luge was documented in books from Germany. Then in 1883 the first international competition was held in Davos, Switzerland. Not until 1955 were world cup events held and then in 1977-78 the first World Cup for the Luge was run.
The history of the Luge is long and contains many twist and turns. The event is both thrilling and dangerous. Those who participate generally have a love for speed and danger, two qualities that are easily found at the same time within this sport. While it offers great fun to watch this is one sport that is not for the weak at heart.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?2010-Winter-Olympics---The-Luge-Event&id=6026226] 2010 Winter Olympics - The Luge Event
The icy track digs into the mountain side and enables speeds to reached that will either grip your heart like a vise or could possible be life threatening. While this is true many enthusiast of winter sports climb onto the smallest of sleds just to slide down a mountain for gold medals and for the world press. These brave or foolish people are usually men but some women have begun to take up the sport known as the luge.
Luge racing is done in either a singles division or in pairs. Most competitions are held in three events, singles for men and women and pairs. In pairs you have two people strapped onto the sled and with the additional weight speeds are increased.
The 2010 Olympic event was held at the Whistler Sliding Center during the dates of February 13-14. This track was the fastest of the world and while several sliders were concerned about the lack of practice time the event was scheduled to begin without a concern. During practice runs on February 13th Nodar Kumaritashvili of Georgia lost control of his sled in the last turn, flew out of the track and struck a steel pole. Unfortunately he died from his injuries.
Due to this accident the Luge Committee decided to move the starting point further down the mountain to decrease the speeds of the sliders. Some participants thought this was a good thing and actually said they felt safer. However, other competitors were anything but pleased stating that all this would do is enhance sliders who are stronger starters.
The format for the Luge event is set up so that times can be taken of multiple runs with the best combined times winning the event. For the singles competition normal four heats are held over two days. The pairs event is held only on one day with two heats. In the event of bad weather rules allow for each event to be shortened in the number of heats that must be run.
The Luge has been with the world for over five hundred years. During the 1500's the first appearance of the Luge was documented in books from Germany. Then in 1883 the first international competition was held in Davos, Switzerland. Not until 1955 were world cup events held and then in 1977-78 the first World Cup for the Luge was run.
The history of the Luge is long and contains many twist and turns. The event is both thrilling and dangerous. Those who participate generally have a love for speed and danger, two qualities that are easily found at the same time within this sport. While it offers great fun to watch this is one sport that is not for the weak at heart.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?2010-Winter-Olympics---The-Luge-Event&id=6026226] 2010 Winter Olympics - The Luge Event
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Get Ready For The Olympic Games 2012 - Tickets Now On Sale
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Harvey_McEwan]Harvey McEwan
With only 500 days till the opening ceremony, tickets for the Olympic Games in London have gone on sale today (15th March 2011). Those hoping to attend one of the many events can apply to get their hands on one of the 6.6 million tickets available from the London 2012 website over a 6 week period.
With prices varying from �20 to over �2,000, attendance is not restricted to an elite select, with affordable tickets up for grabs for a variety of events.
The ballot system in operation has been designed to offer a fair chance to as many people as possible, whilst coping with the massive demands expected for such a prestigious event. It is hoped that the system will avoid any sever technical problems, namely a website crash as a result of the pressure of high traffic volumes.
The purchase window of 6 weeks allows for a calmer approach to ticket buying, and hopes to eradicate ticket touting. It is also hailed as a means to avoid a potentially unfair system of first-come-first-served.
The activity of ticket touting is being taken particularly serious, with the government threatening touts with a �20,000 maximum fine, raised from the initial �5,000 penalty.
While the more popular events and finals will obviously set punters back a fair amount, there are some 2.5 million tickets costing �20 and under, while various free events such as the marathon are also being promoted.
Concessionary prices are also in place, namely for children under 17 who will "pay their age" to view the early event heats, and for those over 60 for whom the same events will cost them �16.
Though there are a number of affordable tickets available, for some the cost of travel and accommodation is simply an unrealistic expense. Games will fail to attract significant numbers outwith the London area, for precisely these reasons. A flight, hotel and living expenses whilst in London can all add up to a considerable amount.
However, many see this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and are willing to part with the costs to take part in such an historic and prestigious occasion. With the plentiful amount of hotels, B&B's and guesthouses throughout London, there will hopefully be no shortage of accommodation for travelling spectators.
Furthermore, with some events taking place in northern England and Scotland - mainly football - there are several opportunities for those further north to experience the games without travelling to London.
However, whether you need a rel=nofollow [http://www.minthotel.com/london/london-hotels.htm]Westminster hotel in the heart of the city of London, or a hotel in Glasgow to see some Olympic football, it would be wise to book up early to avoid disappointment come July 2012.
Harvey McEwan writes to offer information and advice on a variety of areas, from technology to holiday destinations. Read through Harvey's other articles [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Harvey_McEwan]here to find out more.
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With only 500 days till the opening ceremony, tickets for the Olympic Games in London have gone on sale today (15th March 2011). Those hoping to attend one of the many events can apply to get their hands on one of the 6.6 million tickets available from the London 2012 website over a 6 week period.
With prices varying from �20 to over �2,000, attendance is not restricted to an elite select, with affordable tickets up for grabs for a variety of events.
The ballot system in operation has been designed to offer a fair chance to as many people as possible, whilst coping with the massive demands expected for such a prestigious event. It is hoped that the system will avoid any sever technical problems, namely a website crash as a result of the pressure of high traffic volumes.
The purchase window of 6 weeks allows for a calmer approach to ticket buying, and hopes to eradicate ticket touting. It is also hailed as a means to avoid a potentially unfair system of first-come-first-served.
The activity of ticket touting is being taken particularly serious, with the government threatening touts with a �20,000 maximum fine, raised from the initial �5,000 penalty.
While the more popular events and finals will obviously set punters back a fair amount, there are some 2.5 million tickets costing �20 and under, while various free events such as the marathon are also being promoted.
Concessionary prices are also in place, namely for children under 17 who will "pay their age" to view the early event heats, and for those over 60 for whom the same events will cost them �16.
Though there are a number of affordable tickets available, for some the cost of travel and accommodation is simply an unrealistic expense. Games will fail to attract significant numbers outwith the London area, for precisely these reasons. A flight, hotel and living expenses whilst in London can all add up to a considerable amount.
However, many see this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and are willing to part with the costs to take part in such an historic and prestigious occasion. With the plentiful amount of hotels, B&B's and guesthouses throughout London, there will hopefully be no shortage of accommodation for travelling spectators.
Furthermore, with some events taking place in northern England and Scotland - mainly football - there are several opportunities for those further north to experience the games without travelling to London.
However, whether you need a rel=nofollow [http://www.minthotel.com/london/london-hotels.htm]Westminster hotel in the heart of the city of London, or a hotel in Glasgow to see some Olympic football, it would be wise to book up early to avoid disappointment come July 2012.
Harvey McEwan writes to offer information and advice on a variety of areas, from technology to holiday destinations. Read through Harvey's other articles [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Harvey_McEwan]here to find out more.
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
2012 London Olympics Tickets Finally Go On Sale!
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Edward_Rangsi]Edward Rangsi
Prices start from �20, probably for those seats so far back in the stands that the only action you'll manage to get a glimpse of will be that of the rather large bloke beside you chewing on his chicken and mushroom pie. The most expensive tickets are officially up for grabs for a mere �750, perhaps those seats will be encrusted with diamonds and pearls. Some so-called experts actually believe that tickets for the most exciting event, the 100 m sprint final, could eventually be shifted for up to and around �10,000, which makes that a mere grand for each second of explosiveness, or if punters are lucky, we might even get a false start.
The games itself are indeed special. They united the different continents from around the world, who gather in one area to witness the United States and China pick up a lot more gold than should be allowed. However, the chance of an outsider winning a medal will always be possible, a special moment that has the potential to make their nation proud. Imagine being an athlete, this is their World Cup, their Super Bowl, their moment to shine after years of hard work and dedication. It is for that reason, that many of us Brits gathered in Trafalgar Square to hear that our city will beat Paris to host the event. It was a joyful occasion that sparked wild celebrations and even a concert.
Although, once the dust died down and the world's economic problems became visible for the whole world to suffer, the Olympics may have seemed like a burden for some. For this Londoner, besides having to witness a rise in unemployment and dramatic inflation, transport has annoyingly become more unreliable than ever. It has gotten to the point where only one of the main lines seems to be running during the weekends. On a positive note, I did manage to ride the new improved train this morning, very spacious and clean, so no complaints apart from the fact that it moved slightly slower than statue. So far, a good return for the estimated �9billion spent getting London ready, twice the amount that was predicted at the beginning.
You don't spend billions without hoping for a gold penny or two in return. Let's just hope Team GBs Olympic rel=nofollow [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM5DXp3n4yw]hopefuls will win enough medals to satisfy those who have been affected by the changes... no pressure then. The guys are very optimistic about claiming more success than they did at Beijing. A target of more than 30 medals has been set and a maximum of 61. Our hopes are currently heavily resting on the likes of Jessica Ennis and Phillips Idowu, who are early favourites to win their events, but I'm sure all the boys and girls will give it their best shot.
The Olympics are finally becoming a reality and it is really something to smile about, which is a very surreal feeling when pictures of destruction and devastation that break your heart are constantly being transmitted halfway across the world from Japan. http://equipio.com/
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Prices start from �20, probably for those seats so far back in the stands that the only action you'll manage to get a glimpse of will be that of the rather large bloke beside you chewing on his chicken and mushroom pie. The most expensive tickets are officially up for grabs for a mere �750, perhaps those seats will be encrusted with diamonds and pearls. Some so-called experts actually believe that tickets for the most exciting event, the 100 m sprint final, could eventually be shifted for up to and around �10,000, which makes that a mere grand for each second of explosiveness, or if punters are lucky, we might even get a false start.
The games itself are indeed special. They united the different continents from around the world, who gather in one area to witness the United States and China pick up a lot more gold than should be allowed. However, the chance of an outsider winning a medal will always be possible, a special moment that has the potential to make their nation proud. Imagine being an athlete, this is their World Cup, their Super Bowl, their moment to shine after years of hard work and dedication. It is for that reason, that many of us Brits gathered in Trafalgar Square to hear that our city will beat Paris to host the event. It was a joyful occasion that sparked wild celebrations and even a concert.
Although, once the dust died down and the world's economic problems became visible for the whole world to suffer, the Olympics may have seemed like a burden for some. For this Londoner, besides having to witness a rise in unemployment and dramatic inflation, transport has annoyingly become more unreliable than ever. It has gotten to the point where only one of the main lines seems to be running during the weekends. On a positive note, I did manage to ride the new improved train this morning, very spacious and clean, so no complaints apart from the fact that it moved slightly slower than statue. So far, a good return for the estimated �9billion spent getting London ready, twice the amount that was predicted at the beginning.
You don't spend billions without hoping for a gold penny or two in return. Let's just hope Team GBs Olympic rel=nofollow [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM5DXp3n4yw]hopefuls will win enough medals to satisfy those who have been affected by the changes... no pressure then. The guys are very optimistic about claiming more success than they did at Beijing. A target of more than 30 medals has been set and a maximum of 61. Our hopes are currently heavily resting on the likes of Jessica Ennis and Phillips Idowu, who are early favourites to win their events, but I'm sure all the boys and girls will give it their best shot.
The Olympics are finally becoming a reality and it is really something to smile about, which is a very surreal feeling when pictures of destruction and devastation that break your heart are constantly being transmitted halfway across the world from Japan. http://equipio.com/
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Friday, February 10, 2012
History of the Olympic Flame
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jolanta_Wencel]Jolanta Wencel
The Olympic flame is a symbol of sustainability of the Olympic idea. For the first time it was flashed during the Games IX Olympiad in Amsterdam, but it was done without any accompanying celebration. Only since the Berlin Olympics in 1936, has it been an established custom of carrying the fire by relay runners from ancient Athens to Olympia to the next Olympic city. In Olympia, the fire is lit, from the sun, which takes place in the ruins of the temple of Hera with a concave mirror.
The Olympic torch is a brand or its replica, which burns with an Olympic flame. Runs with lighted torch have a tradition that can be traced back to ancient Greece. With time, these cross-country marathons turned into a ritual of racing to the altar during ancient holidays. Their winner gained the right to fire the fire in honor of the Games' deity patronage.
The most important marathon occurred in Athens in honor of the goddess Athena. Five teams of forty people participated in this prestigious race. A team won and received the team prize that first passed the torch to the priests on the steps of the Prometheus Altar.
Outside of Athens held similar cross-country marathons, depending on the size of the city and the local traditions, with the participation of 48, 40 or 10 athletes. With the marathons, horse racing was also a popular sport, having its history deeply rooted in ancient Olympia, yet the torches were not lit then.
However, the modern Olympic torch, or rather, three candles were lit for the first time in Stockholm in 1912. The idea came of a torch being lit from sunlight and rel=nofollow transferred by relay were two scientists: Greek Loannis Ketseas and German Carl Diem.
Many cities have sought to take the Olympic tradition, the torch, and put their own creative spin on it. For example in Montreal, to emphasize the equality of the sexes, three people carried the Olympic Torch, a couple, a boy and a girl. In Barcelona, the flame was carried by Antonio Rebolo, a longshoreman disabled in a wheelchair, who fired a flaming arrow from a bow, so that went to the Olympic bowl.
During the Winter Olympics, The Olympic Torch was lit, for the first time, in 1952 in Oslo. Norwegians believed that their country was the homeland of the Olympic Winter Games.
In 1998, in Nagano Japan, the torch was lit by Briton Chris Moon, a member of the international peacekeeping mission, who lost his right arm and leg during the disarming of mines in Mozambique. Moon ran into the stadium surrounded by children who, earlier, he was protecting in Mozambique.
Summer Olympics
Place - Date - Holding the Olympic Torch
1936 - Berlin - Erik Schilgen
1948 - London - John Mark
1952 - Helsinki - Paavo Mark
1956 - Melbourne - Ron Clarke
1960 - Rome - Giancarlo Peris
1964 - Tokyo - Yoszinori Sakai
1968 - Mexico - Enrigueta Basilio
1972 - Munich - Gunther Zahn
1976 - Montreal - Sandra Henderson and Stephane Prefontaine
1980 - Moscow - Sjergief Bie�‚ow
1984 - Los Angeles - Rafer Johnson
1988 - Seoul - Sun Man Chung, Won Tak Kim
1992 - Barcelona - Antonio Rebollo
1996 - Atlanta - Muhammad Ali http://www.wencelsite.com
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?History-of-the-Olympic-Flame&id=6150063] History of the Olympic Flame
The Olympic flame is a symbol of sustainability of the Olympic idea. For the first time it was flashed during the Games IX Olympiad in Amsterdam, but it was done without any accompanying celebration. Only since the Berlin Olympics in 1936, has it been an established custom of carrying the fire by relay runners from ancient Athens to Olympia to the next Olympic city. In Olympia, the fire is lit, from the sun, which takes place in the ruins of the temple of Hera with a concave mirror.
The Olympic torch is a brand or its replica, which burns with an Olympic flame. Runs with lighted torch have a tradition that can be traced back to ancient Greece. With time, these cross-country marathons turned into a ritual of racing to the altar during ancient holidays. Their winner gained the right to fire the fire in honor of the Games' deity patronage.
The most important marathon occurred in Athens in honor of the goddess Athena. Five teams of forty people participated in this prestigious race. A team won and received the team prize that first passed the torch to the priests on the steps of the Prometheus Altar.
Outside of Athens held similar cross-country marathons, depending on the size of the city and the local traditions, with the participation of 48, 40 or 10 athletes. With the marathons, horse racing was also a popular sport, having its history deeply rooted in ancient Olympia, yet the torches were not lit then.
However, the modern Olympic torch, or rather, three candles were lit for the first time in Stockholm in 1912. The idea came of a torch being lit from sunlight and rel=nofollow transferred by relay were two scientists: Greek Loannis Ketseas and German Carl Diem.
Many cities have sought to take the Olympic tradition, the torch, and put their own creative spin on it. For example in Montreal, to emphasize the equality of the sexes, three people carried the Olympic Torch, a couple, a boy and a girl. In Barcelona, the flame was carried by Antonio Rebolo, a longshoreman disabled in a wheelchair, who fired a flaming arrow from a bow, so that went to the Olympic bowl.
During the Winter Olympics, The Olympic Torch was lit, for the first time, in 1952 in Oslo. Norwegians believed that their country was the homeland of the Olympic Winter Games.
In 1998, in Nagano Japan, the torch was lit by Briton Chris Moon, a member of the international peacekeeping mission, who lost his right arm and leg during the disarming of mines in Mozambique. Moon ran into the stadium surrounded by children who, earlier, he was protecting in Mozambique.
Summer Olympics
Place - Date - Holding the Olympic Torch
1936 - Berlin - Erik Schilgen
1948 - London - John Mark
1952 - Helsinki - Paavo Mark
1956 - Melbourne - Ron Clarke
1960 - Rome - Giancarlo Peris
1964 - Tokyo - Yoszinori Sakai
1968 - Mexico - Enrigueta Basilio
1972 - Munich - Gunther Zahn
1976 - Montreal - Sandra Henderson and Stephane Prefontaine
1980 - Moscow - Sjergief Bie�‚ow
1984 - Los Angeles - Rafer Johnson
1988 - Seoul - Sun Man Chung, Won Tak Kim
1992 - Barcelona - Antonio Rebollo
1996 - Atlanta - Muhammad Ali http://www.wencelsite.com
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The History of Modern Olympic Games and Their Symbols
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jolanta_Wencel]Jolanta Wencel
The first Olympic Games after the ancient Greek times were held after a 1503 year break! In many ways, the event was still very much an amateur contest. In the competition over 300 athletes (but without the participation of women) from 13 countries: England, Austria, Australia, Bulgaria, Chile, Denmark, France, Greece, Germany, the United States, Switzerland, Sweden and Hungary participated, but the countries did not issue a formal representation.
These games brought many firsts to the competitions:
It was here that the American sprinter Thomas Burke, for the first time in history, started his run, a hundred meter sprint, by doing a slow start. He won the race because of that start; his low start is standard in modern sprints.
The swimming competition was conducted on the high seas, and winner of two races Alfred Hajos of Hungary, won despite the fact that he was late for the start of the competition.
There is a rumor that has been told for years, about the winner of the marathon, Greek by the name of Sprindon Louis. The rumor states that during the marathon Springon Louis allowed himself to stop and take a break at an inn that was near the route of the race, and strengthened him by drinking much good wine. After the break and wine drinking, the marathon participant went back to the marathon and actually won it.
Paris 1900
The Games occurred as part of an international exhibition that illustrated the technological progress, which is proof that the Games did not enjoy much prestige during those times. The Games lasted for five and a half months, which took away the emotional dynamic of a big event. In Paris, in the Games more than 1,300 athletes from 22 countries participated.
Some of the more interesting facts about those Games:
The athletes competed in the Bois de Boulogne Park, where they also had to contend with high grass and trees. The park was used for two competitions in the Games: Croquet and Tug-of-War.
The Marathon was won by Frenchman Michel Theato. This Olympic gold medalist worked every day in his regular job as a supplier of bread and the sport of running had little in common with his work.
The winners of these Olympic Games did not receive medals. The prizes awarded were gifts such as slippers that prevented injuries or combs.
Saint Louis 1904
These Games were the next big failure with a total lack of professionalism shown by the organizers of the event. In the competition, 600 participants participated, of whom about 540 were Americans. After the St. Louis Games, the existence and further organization of the Olympics became a big question mark.
London 1908
Olympics, which have been preserved in memory of people as a great event, were raised to that rank because of the highly respectable event held in London in 1908. For the first time the Olympic Games were held in a professional manner, even though organizers had very little time to prepare the competitions.
In these Games 2008 athletes participated, including 37 women from 22 countries. It was in London that the famous words were spoken: "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well". This quote captures the spirit of the Olympic Games and is used to this day.
A Characteristic of these Games was also the stadium - White City. With 80,000 spectators it was a unique object: the audience could simultaneously see the competitions in athletics, swimming and football, thanks to the fact that all the stands surrounded the fields and running tracks. This is the only stadium in the history of the Games. The Royal Family was the patronages of the Olympics which gave its rel=nofollow international prestige.
These Olympic Games, however, was not entirely free of shortcomings. Today, these shortcomings would be seen as unthinkable:
The competition judges were almost exclusively British, which resulted in many questioning their judgments, which favored their countrymen.
Traditionally, the marathon had the dramatic finish. Dorando Pietri of Italy, who first ran into the stadium and collapsed just before the finish. To cross the finish line first, viewers actually physically helped him up and helped him cross the finish line. Of course, he was disqualified.
Stockholm 1912
Great Olympics was the excellent organization of the event equaled with a high level of performance from the athletes. The prestige of the Olympics definitely gained as a result of these Games.
2500 athletes from 28 countries representing all the continents, participated in the competition, which meant a significant increase in the popularity of competitions and the Games itself, in the world.
Olympic Symbols & Colors
5 Olympic rings mean the union of athletes on five continents
Blue: Europe
Yellow: Asia
Black: Africa
Green: Australia and Oceania
Red: America
The Olympic Anthem
The Olympic anthem is a song adopted by the IOC in 1958. The authors are Greek artists. Kostis Palamas wrote the words and music was written by Spiros Samaras. The premiere of the Olympic Anthem took place during the Modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896.
The words are as follow:
Immortal spirit of antiquity,
Father of the true, beautiful and good,
Descend, appear, shed over us thy light
Upon this ground and under this sky
Which has first witnessed thy imperishable fame.
Give life and animation to those noble games!
Throw wreaths of fadeless flowers to the victors
In the race and in strife!
Create in our breasts, hearts of steel!
In thy light, plains, mountains and seas
Shine in a roseate hue and form a vast temple
To which all nations throng to adore thee,
Oh immortal spirit of antiquity!
From 1896 years Latin expression Citius - Altius - Fortius is the official slogan of the Olympic Games. The expression, in translation to English, means simply faster - higher - stronger. The author is a friend of Coubertin, Dominican Henri le Didon. The content of this term refers not only to the physical aspect of the games, but it also encompasses the moral and aesthetic purpose. It is widely accepted around the world and it is an important hallmark of modern philosophy of the Olympic Games.
The Olympic Mascot
The first Olympic mascot was the "Schuss", a puppet skier. It functioned informally during the Winter Games in Grenoble in 1968. Neither in Mexico in 1968, nor in Sapporo in 1972 had any mascot been present. A mascot was present later in Germany in Munich in 1972. The Mascot was a dachshund "Waldi", the first unofficial Olympic mascot. From then on, all subsequent Olympic Games, winter and summer, had their own mascot. Since 1991, the presence of a mascot is sanctioned by the Olympic Charter
Mascots during the Olympic Games
1972 Dachshund - "Waldi" the dachshund
1976 Montreal - "Amika" the beaver
1980 Moscow - "Misha" the bear, a project by Joze Trobec
1984 Los Angeles - "Sam" the eagle, a project by Robert C. Moore
1988 Seoul - "Hodori" the tiger, a project by Kim Hyon
1992 Barcelona - "Kobi" the dog, a project by Javier Mariscal
1996 Atlanta - "Izzy" the mascot, a project by John Ryan
2000 Sydney - "Syd", "Mille" and "Olly", a project by Matthew Hatton
The official Olympic mascots were the Kingfisher "Olly", "Syd" the platypus and Millie the short-beaked echidna. Their names are derived from the words of the Olympic Games, Sydney, and millennium.
Athens 2004 - Athena and Apollo symbolize the sun and sky and sea of Greece. http://www.wencelsite.com
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?The-History-of-Modern-Olympic-Games-and-Their-Symbols&id=6150048] The History of Modern Olympic Games and Their Symbols
The first Olympic Games after the ancient Greek times were held after a 1503 year break! In many ways, the event was still very much an amateur contest. In the competition over 300 athletes (but without the participation of women) from 13 countries: England, Austria, Australia, Bulgaria, Chile, Denmark, France, Greece, Germany, the United States, Switzerland, Sweden and Hungary participated, but the countries did not issue a formal representation.
These games brought many firsts to the competitions:
It was here that the American sprinter Thomas Burke, for the first time in history, started his run, a hundred meter sprint, by doing a slow start. He won the race because of that start; his low start is standard in modern sprints.
The swimming competition was conducted on the high seas, and winner of two races Alfred Hajos of Hungary, won despite the fact that he was late for the start of the competition.
There is a rumor that has been told for years, about the winner of the marathon, Greek by the name of Sprindon Louis. The rumor states that during the marathon Springon Louis allowed himself to stop and take a break at an inn that was near the route of the race, and strengthened him by drinking much good wine. After the break and wine drinking, the marathon participant went back to the marathon and actually won it.
Paris 1900
The Games occurred as part of an international exhibition that illustrated the technological progress, which is proof that the Games did not enjoy much prestige during those times. The Games lasted for five and a half months, which took away the emotional dynamic of a big event. In Paris, in the Games more than 1,300 athletes from 22 countries participated.
Some of the more interesting facts about those Games:
The athletes competed in the Bois de Boulogne Park, where they also had to contend with high grass and trees. The park was used for two competitions in the Games: Croquet and Tug-of-War.
The Marathon was won by Frenchman Michel Theato. This Olympic gold medalist worked every day in his regular job as a supplier of bread and the sport of running had little in common with his work.
The winners of these Olympic Games did not receive medals. The prizes awarded were gifts such as slippers that prevented injuries or combs.
Saint Louis 1904
These Games were the next big failure with a total lack of professionalism shown by the organizers of the event. In the competition, 600 participants participated, of whom about 540 were Americans. After the St. Louis Games, the existence and further organization of the Olympics became a big question mark.
London 1908
Olympics, which have been preserved in memory of people as a great event, were raised to that rank because of the highly respectable event held in London in 1908. For the first time the Olympic Games were held in a professional manner, even though organizers had very little time to prepare the competitions.
In these Games 2008 athletes participated, including 37 women from 22 countries. It was in London that the famous words were spoken: "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well". This quote captures the spirit of the Olympic Games and is used to this day.
A Characteristic of these Games was also the stadium - White City. With 80,000 spectators it was a unique object: the audience could simultaneously see the competitions in athletics, swimming and football, thanks to the fact that all the stands surrounded the fields and running tracks. This is the only stadium in the history of the Games. The Royal Family was the patronages of the Olympics which gave its rel=nofollow international prestige.
These Olympic Games, however, was not entirely free of shortcomings. Today, these shortcomings would be seen as unthinkable:
The competition judges were almost exclusively British, which resulted in many questioning their judgments, which favored their countrymen.
Traditionally, the marathon had the dramatic finish. Dorando Pietri of Italy, who first ran into the stadium and collapsed just before the finish. To cross the finish line first, viewers actually physically helped him up and helped him cross the finish line. Of course, he was disqualified.
Stockholm 1912
Great Olympics was the excellent organization of the event equaled with a high level of performance from the athletes. The prestige of the Olympics definitely gained as a result of these Games.
2500 athletes from 28 countries representing all the continents, participated in the competition, which meant a significant increase in the popularity of competitions and the Games itself, in the world.
Olympic Symbols & Colors
5 Olympic rings mean the union of athletes on five continents
Blue: Europe
Yellow: Asia
Black: Africa
Green: Australia and Oceania
Red: America
The Olympic Anthem
The Olympic anthem is a song adopted by the IOC in 1958. The authors are Greek artists. Kostis Palamas wrote the words and music was written by Spiros Samaras. The premiere of the Olympic Anthem took place during the Modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896.
The words are as follow:
Immortal spirit of antiquity,
Father of the true, beautiful and good,
Descend, appear, shed over us thy light
Upon this ground and under this sky
Which has first witnessed thy imperishable fame.
Give life and animation to those noble games!
Throw wreaths of fadeless flowers to the victors
In the race and in strife!
Create in our breasts, hearts of steel!
In thy light, plains, mountains and seas
Shine in a roseate hue and form a vast temple
To which all nations throng to adore thee,
Oh immortal spirit of antiquity!
From 1896 years Latin expression Citius - Altius - Fortius is the official slogan of the Olympic Games. The expression, in translation to English, means simply faster - higher - stronger. The author is a friend of Coubertin, Dominican Henri le Didon. The content of this term refers not only to the physical aspect of the games, but it also encompasses the moral and aesthetic purpose. It is widely accepted around the world and it is an important hallmark of modern philosophy of the Olympic Games.
The Olympic Mascot
The first Olympic mascot was the "Schuss", a puppet skier. It functioned informally during the Winter Games in Grenoble in 1968. Neither in Mexico in 1968, nor in Sapporo in 1972 had any mascot been present. A mascot was present later in Germany in Munich in 1972. The Mascot was a dachshund "Waldi", the first unofficial Olympic mascot. From then on, all subsequent Olympic Games, winter and summer, had their own mascot. Since 1991, the presence of a mascot is sanctioned by the Olympic Charter
Mascots during the Olympic Games
1972 Dachshund - "Waldi" the dachshund
1976 Montreal - "Amika" the beaver
1980 Moscow - "Misha" the bear, a project by Joze Trobec
1984 Los Angeles - "Sam" the eagle, a project by Robert C. Moore
1988 Seoul - "Hodori" the tiger, a project by Kim Hyon
1992 Barcelona - "Kobi" the dog, a project by Javier Mariscal
1996 Atlanta - "Izzy" the mascot, a project by John Ryan
2000 Sydney - "Syd", "Mille" and "Olly", a project by Matthew Hatton
The official Olympic mascots were the Kingfisher "Olly", "Syd" the platypus and Millie the short-beaked echidna. Their names are derived from the words of the Olympic Games, Sydney, and millennium.
Athens 2004 - Athena and Apollo symbolize the sun and sky and sea of Greece. http://www.wencelsite.com
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?The-History-of-Modern-Olympic-Games-and-Their-Symbols&id=6150048] The History of Modern Olympic Games and Their Symbols
Monday, February 6, 2012
Sports Doping and the Price of Winning
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Anna_Kelly]Anna Kelly
Since I live in the Bay Area, it has been impossible to escape the daily local news coverage dealing with the Barry Bonds perjury trial taking place in San Francisco. He has been accused of lying to a grand jury in 2003 about whether he knowingly used steroids. Although Bonds is suspected of having taken steroids, he certainly wouldn't be the first athlete to use performance enhancing drugs in hopes of becoming a champion.
Doping in sports has a long history. The term "doping" has been suggested to originate from many different places. In Southern Africa during the 18th century, an alcoholic drink known as "dop" was used as a stimulant in ceremonial dances. A thick dipping sauce the Dutch called "doop" came to be known in America as a mixture that caused sedation, hallucinations, and confusion. During the late 1800's and into 1900, the word "dope" was referred as a narcotic drug that could also be used on racehorses to influence their performance.
Throughout antiquity, men have searched for ways to help their bodies work harder and last longer. During the 19th century, Doctor Albert Schweitzer observed that the people of Gabon (on the western coast of Central Africa) would eat certain leaves or roots that would help them work contentedly and vigorously all day without feeling tired, hungry, and thirsty.
Athletes have always found ways to enhance their stamina and performance. During an endurance walking race in Britain, one of the participants named Abraham Wood stated in 1807 that he had used opium to keep himself awake for 24 hours while competing. These kinds of endurance sports, such as walking races that stretched over 500 miles, became such popular spectator sports, that promoters were eager to exploit them. Similar events were then held for cyclists with six-day races which soon spread across the Atlantic. With monetary prizes increasing as more crowds paid to watch, cyclists were more motivated to stay awake longer to cover greater distances. This opened the door for all kinds of treatments and drugs to be given to these athletes to enhance performance. But instead of helping the rider, the drugs made them suffer hallucinations. It made them become temporarily insane during the contest. Cocaine was even used in some of these concoctions in hopes that a rider who got tired by a six-day race would be able to get their second wind.
During the 1904 Summer Olympics the use of strychnine was thought necessary to survive demanding races. Even doctors at the time pointed out how useful the use of these drugs was to athletes in long-distance races. Thomas J. Hicks, who won the Olympic marathon in 1904, was given an injection of strychnine and a glass of brandy during the race. Although his health eventually recovered, during the competition he was described as being "between life and death."
An amphetamine known as Benzedrine made its first appearance during the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Its street name was "speed." This amphetamine caused a deficiency in judgment and heightened risk-taking tendencies thought to be beneficial in sports. Although anabolic steroids were first identified and synthesized in the 1930's, its use in sports didn't begin until 1954. The Russians used it on their weightlifters who obtained impressive results with more weight gain and strength. Soon steroid use would become prevalent in Olympic athletes, football players, bodybuilders, and athletes from other sports as well.
The most blatant use of doping athletes, mostly against their will, was during the 1970's in East Germany. Before German reunification, the state secret police known as the Stasi, supervised the systematic doping of East German athletes. At the time doping existed in other countries, but in East Germany, it was a state policy. Athletes as young as ten years old were given hormones without regard to the negative effects it would have on their developing bodies. Trainers and coaches often lied telling the athletes that the performance enhancing pills were only vitamins. Thousands of former athletes have had to live with the physical and mental scars from years of drug abuse forced on them by the state who believed that every gold medal was an ideological victory.
Doping has been admittedly prevalent in all sports. Some have claimed that since the prevention of doping is impossible, perhaps it should be legalized. Even though the fight against drugs in sports is ongoing and the use of anabolic steroids is banned by all major sporting organizations, athletes will continue to look for ways to get that competitive edge. To some athletes, risking their health and reputation is the price they are willing to pay for winning.
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Since I live in the Bay Area, it has been impossible to escape the daily local news coverage dealing with the Barry Bonds perjury trial taking place in San Francisco. He has been accused of lying to a grand jury in 2003 about whether he knowingly used steroids. Although Bonds is suspected of having taken steroids, he certainly wouldn't be the first athlete to use performance enhancing drugs in hopes of becoming a champion.
Doping in sports has a long history. The term "doping" has been suggested to originate from many different places. In Southern Africa during the 18th century, an alcoholic drink known as "dop" was used as a stimulant in ceremonial dances. A thick dipping sauce the Dutch called "doop" came to be known in America as a mixture that caused sedation, hallucinations, and confusion. During the late 1800's and into 1900, the word "dope" was referred as a narcotic drug that could also be used on racehorses to influence their performance.
Throughout antiquity, men have searched for ways to help their bodies work harder and last longer. During the 19th century, Doctor Albert Schweitzer observed that the people of Gabon (on the western coast of Central Africa) would eat certain leaves or roots that would help them work contentedly and vigorously all day without feeling tired, hungry, and thirsty.
Athletes have always found ways to enhance their stamina and performance. During an endurance walking race in Britain, one of the participants named Abraham Wood stated in 1807 that he had used opium to keep himself awake for 24 hours while competing. These kinds of endurance sports, such as walking races that stretched over 500 miles, became such popular spectator sports, that promoters were eager to exploit them. Similar events were then held for cyclists with six-day races which soon spread across the Atlantic. With monetary prizes increasing as more crowds paid to watch, cyclists were more motivated to stay awake longer to cover greater distances. This opened the door for all kinds of treatments and drugs to be given to these athletes to enhance performance. But instead of helping the rider, the drugs made them suffer hallucinations. It made them become temporarily insane during the contest. Cocaine was even used in some of these concoctions in hopes that a rider who got tired by a six-day race would be able to get their second wind.
During the 1904 Summer Olympics the use of strychnine was thought necessary to survive demanding races. Even doctors at the time pointed out how useful the use of these drugs was to athletes in long-distance races. Thomas J. Hicks, who won the Olympic marathon in 1904, was given an injection of strychnine and a glass of brandy during the race. Although his health eventually recovered, during the competition he was described as being "between life and death."
An amphetamine known as Benzedrine made its first appearance during the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Its street name was "speed." This amphetamine caused a deficiency in judgment and heightened risk-taking tendencies thought to be beneficial in sports. Although anabolic steroids were first identified and synthesized in the 1930's, its use in sports didn't begin until 1954. The Russians used it on their weightlifters who obtained impressive results with more weight gain and strength. Soon steroid use would become prevalent in Olympic athletes, football players, bodybuilders, and athletes from other sports as well.
The most blatant use of doping athletes, mostly against their will, was during the 1970's in East Germany. Before German reunification, the state secret police known as the Stasi, supervised the systematic doping of East German athletes. At the time doping existed in other countries, but in East Germany, it was a state policy. Athletes as young as ten years old were given hormones without regard to the negative effects it would have on their developing bodies. Trainers and coaches often lied telling the athletes that the performance enhancing pills were only vitamins. Thousands of former athletes have had to live with the physical and mental scars from years of drug abuse forced on them by the state who believed that every gold medal was an ideological victory.
Doping has been admittedly prevalent in all sports. Some have claimed that since the prevention of doping is impossible, perhaps it should be legalized. Even though the fight against drugs in sports is ongoing and the use of anabolic steroids is banned by all major sporting organizations, athletes will continue to look for ways to get that competitive edge. To some athletes, risking their health and reputation is the price they are willing to pay for winning.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
Primary Airspace Restrictions for South-East England
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Rob_S_Martin]Rob S Martin
Prohibited Zone: Aircraft will not be allowed within the Prohibited Zone unless they are IFR traffic and have undergone crew, passengers and baggage screening in accordance with the relevant aviation security programme, and inbound to or outbound from Heathrow, London City, RAF Northolt, Biggin Hill and under the control of those airports or NATS TC or Thames Radar. They must also meet all the requirements to enter the Restricted Zone.
Restricted Zone: Aircraft will be allowed to enter the Restricted Zone if they can comply with a set of requirements defined by aircraft type (see How to use the restricted zone). Airfields within the Prohibited Zone, and airfields within 3nm of the outer boundary of the Restricted Zone, may apply for certain exemptions to the restrictions subject to specific conditions to be agreed with the appropriate authorities. The following airfields have been identified as potential examples of these. Prohibited Zone: London City; Northolt; White Waltham; Denham; Fairoaks and London Heliport (Battersea). Restricted Zone: Duxford; Shuttleworth (Old Warden); Halton; Dunstable Downs; Lashenden (Headcorn); Earls Colne; Booker and Weathersfield. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
What sort of impact will this have on General Aviation?
Martin Robinson (AOPA) identified the main issue facing GA as one of capacity in the restricted area and sought guarantees that no aircraft that qualified for entry would be refused access. There are no such guarantees; while NATS says it will recruit extra staff and do its best, it says it has no realistic way of estimating traffic requirements and cannot guarantee entry - indeed, it is possible that at peak times, access will be denied.
Essentially, most aircraft will have to file a VFR flight plan on Afpex or AFTN between 24 hours and two hours prior to take-off. If the flight is approved they will be given an access code, to be quoted on first contact with ATC, and they will have to follow their flight planned route. Radio contact must be maintained, and a squawk will be given - Mode S, C or A. For the duration of the restriction, the requirement for an altitude-encoding transponder in the Stansted TMZ will be lifted. Circuits will be allowed at affected airfields without the need for a flight plan, although a transponder will be required. Gliding, hang gliding and paragliding can continue from sites notified to the authorities, as long as aircraft fly no more than 3nm from the site. Cross-country glider flying can be arranged, but will be treated the same as powered aircraft - flight plans must be filed and adhered to, radios and transponders must be carried.
Details of the restrictions, are now available on [http://www.airspacesafety.com/olympics]http://www.airspacesafety.com/olympics. As well as the main restrictions in the south-east of England, other venues throughout the UK will be subject to temporary restrictions notified by NOTAM. The umbrella group, the Airspace Safety Initiative, is seeking 'Olympic airspace ambassadors' to distribute literature and assist with the briefing programme. The services of AOPA's regional representatives have been offered, subject to a full explanation of what will be required, so members should be able to contact them for more details.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Primary-Airspace-Restrictions-for-South-East-England&id=6171712] Primary Airspace Restrictions for South-East England
Prohibited Zone: Aircraft will not be allowed within the Prohibited Zone unless they are IFR traffic and have undergone crew, passengers and baggage screening in accordance with the relevant aviation security programme, and inbound to or outbound from Heathrow, London City, RAF Northolt, Biggin Hill and under the control of those airports or NATS TC or Thames Radar. They must also meet all the requirements to enter the Restricted Zone.
Restricted Zone: Aircraft will be allowed to enter the Restricted Zone if they can comply with a set of requirements defined by aircraft type (see How to use the restricted zone). Airfields within the Prohibited Zone, and airfields within 3nm of the outer boundary of the Restricted Zone, may apply for certain exemptions to the restrictions subject to specific conditions to be agreed with the appropriate authorities. The following airfields have been identified as potential examples of these. Prohibited Zone: London City; Northolt; White Waltham; Denham; Fairoaks and London Heliport (Battersea). Restricted Zone: Duxford; Shuttleworth (Old Warden); Halton; Dunstable Downs; Lashenden (Headcorn); Earls Colne; Booker and Weathersfield. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
What sort of impact will this have on General Aviation?
Martin Robinson (AOPA) identified the main issue facing GA as one of capacity in the restricted area and sought guarantees that no aircraft that qualified for entry would be refused access. There are no such guarantees; while NATS says it will recruit extra staff and do its best, it says it has no realistic way of estimating traffic requirements and cannot guarantee entry - indeed, it is possible that at peak times, access will be denied.
Essentially, most aircraft will have to file a VFR flight plan on Afpex or AFTN between 24 hours and two hours prior to take-off. If the flight is approved they will be given an access code, to be quoted on first contact with ATC, and they will have to follow their flight planned route. Radio contact must be maintained, and a squawk will be given - Mode S, C or A. For the duration of the restriction, the requirement for an altitude-encoding transponder in the Stansted TMZ will be lifted. Circuits will be allowed at affected airfields without the need for a flight plan, although a transponder will be required. Gliding, hang gliding and paragliding can continue from sites notified to the authorities, as long as aircraft fly no more than 3nm from the site. Cross-country glider flying can be arranged, but will be treated the same as powered aircraft - flight plans must be filed and adhered to, radios and transponders must be carried.
Details of the restrictions, are now available on [http://www.airspacesafety.com/olympics]http://www.airspacesafety.com/olympics. As well as the main restrictions in the south-east of England, other venues throughout the UK will be subject to temporary restrictions notified by NOTAM. The umbrella group, the Airspace Safety Initiative, is seeking 'Olympic airspace ambassadors' to distribute literature and assist with the briefing programme. The services of AOPA's regional representatives have been offered, subject to a full explanation of what will be required, so members should be able to contact them for more details.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Olympic Games for Multinational Space Colonies Considered
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Lance_Winslow]Lance Winslow
Will space colonists be able to participate in Olympic Games in the future? It seems unfair that the future space colonists living off planet will not be able to participate in the Olympic Games, thus something must be done to allow them to play. Not long ago, this topic came up at our think tank, which happens to operate online and we dared to ask the question of this brave new future and challenged our minds to boldly go. Because what do we do once we have gone and arrived in these new space colonies?
Now then, due to the cost to transport folks from one planet to another, many sports may be played via tele-conferencing strategies, where the opponents of one team are represented by avatars of the other. With the slight time delay the game might be played in sections, then a super computer can crunch the data to see how each play came out, based on the amount of force and power put in by each athlete. Eventually, the entire game would be analyzed and the winner determined by the AI Super Computer.
By using a supercomputer and specialized software to figure out the amount of energy, agility, speed and merge the two environments, we can determine the winner. Those in a low gravity environment might have a higher handicap for some sports, whereas those on Earth would use the density of the atmosphere, and Earth's gravity as their underlining data components.
This would be fair for all concerned, but would be accepted?
Also realize that there are some sports which could not be played due to the space available, in an orbiting space station, which might be a colony situated around Europa, Titan, or orbiting the Earth, Mars, or another planet in our solar system. For instance it would be difficult to play soccer, or other sports in zero gravity, because as soon as the individual hit the ball it would never come back down. Also consider winter sports may not be feasible because there may not be any water ice or snow.
That doesn't mean that athletes might not ski or snowboard on frozen methane, they might, but it may not be possible to re-create the same slopes, and ski jumps, even if you could adjust for the gravity component and data captured during the event.
And indeed there will be other sports, which will be invented in the future, which cannot be played on Earth, but only on those other planets or moons. Are you beginning to see the challenges ahead for the Olympic Committee. If the human race is to remain intact, the Olympic Games are necessary. But in space, everyone must work together, and maybe there won't be single countries involved in space colonies, maybe many countries will come together for a particular space colony. So which country will these astronauts, space colonists represent?
Will they merely represent the human race, the human race in space?
Lance Winslow is the Founder of the Online Think Tank. Lance Winslow hopes you've enjoyed today's topic. http://www.WorldThinkTank.net - Have an important subject to discuss, contact Lance. Currently, Mr. Winslow is working on a non-fiction eBook about the Future of Human Sports.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Olympic-Games-for-Multinational-Space-Colonies-Considered&id=6205514] Olympic Games for Multinational Space Colonies Considered
Will space colonists be able to participate in Olympic Games in the future? It seems unfair that the future space colonists living off planet will not be able to participate in the Olympic Games, thus something must be done to allow them to play. Not long ago, this topic came up at our think tank, which happens to operate online and we dared to ask the question of this brave new future and challenged our minds to boldly go. Because what do we do once we have gone and arrived in these new space colonies?
Now then, due to the cost to transport folks from one planet to another, many sports may be played via tele-conferencing strategies, where the opponents of one team are represented by avatars of the other. With the slight time delay the game might be played in sections, then a super computer can crunch the data to see how each play came out, based on the amount of force and power put in by each athlete. Eventually, the entire game would be analyzed and the winner determined by the AI Super Computer.
By using a supercomputer and specialized software to figure out the amount of energy, agility, speed and merge the two environments, we can determine the winner. Those in a low gravity environment might have a higher handicap for some sports, whereas those on Earth would use the density of the atmosphere, and Earth's gravity as their underlining data components.
This would be fair for all concerned, but would be accepted?
Also realize that there are some sports which could not be played due to the space available, in an orbiting space station, which might be a colony situated around Europa, Titan, or orbiting the Earth, Mars, or another planet in our solar system. For instance it would be difficult to play soccer, or other sports in zero gravity, because as soon as the individual hit the ball it would never come back down. Also consider winter sports may not be feasible because there may not be any water ice or snow.
That doesn't mean that athletes might not ski or snowboard on frozen methane, they might, but it may not be possible to re-create the same slopes, and ski jumps, even if you could adjust for the gravity component and data captured during the event.
And indeed there will be other sports, which will be invented in the future, which cannot be played on Earth, but only on those other planets or moons. Are you beginning to see the challenges ahead for the Olympic Committee. If the human race is to remain intact, the Olympic Games are necessary. But in space, everyone must work together, and maybe there won't be single countries involved in space colonies, maybe many countries will come together for a particular space colony. So which country will these astronauts, space colonists represent?
Will they merely represent the human race, the human race in space?
Lance Winslow is the Founder of the Online Think Tank. Lance Winslow hopes you've enjoyed today's topic. http://www.WorldThinkTank.net - Have an important subject to discuss, contact Lance. Currently, Mr. Winslow is working on a non-fiction eBook about the Future of Human Sports.
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