1988 Summer Olympics

The Olympics began centuries ago.The Olympics has changed history in many ways.There have been many sports and rules that changed since the Olympics started.The Olympics benefited ancient civilizations religiously and politically.This essay will inform you about how the ancients civilizations benefited from the Olympics. To begin with,the Olympics had different sports than the modern day Olympics.The old Olympics also had less sports than the modern day Olympics.The old Olympics had chariot…

In 2016, the Summer Olympic games was held in Rio, which was the first South American city to be a host (Dale,2016). When Rio was chosen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), it was experiencing a period in which their economy was increasing (McBrid, 2016). In 2013, Brazil’s poverty rate dropped from 25 percent to 9 percent (Nelson, 2016). In 2009, the inflation rate was lower than the banks predicted, so the Brazilian stock market had the highest value in the world (Dale, 2016). Also,…

This past summer I had the experience of a lifetime, ten days in the breathtaking lands of Ireland and Scotland. Those ten days flew by like a marathon runner sprinting towards the golden trophy awaiting for its winner at the finish line. Pictures of monumental buildings and goofy tourist like photos flood my camera. Memories play over and over like a record player in my head, these memories I will hold close and cherish for a lifetime. I want to share a sneak peek of how much my life was…

Every two years, thousands of the best athletes in the world gather for the Olympic games and millions more tune in to watch them. While the intrigue of watching the best in the world compete is undeniable, it is the stories of certain athletes that create the biggest headlines. During the Olympics there are always stories of those with an uncanny ability to adapt and overcome in the face of seemingly impossible odds. In Pyeongchang there is no better example of this than twenty four year old…

China and the Games The Olympic Games have stood the test of time. Over the centuries, countries around the world hope to win the bid to get to have the chance to host the Olympic Games. This chance is a perfect opportunity to show off whatever host nations offer. The Games put a country on international display to host thousands of athletes from around the world. On July 13, 2001, the International Olympic Committee awarded the honor hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics to China. More specifically…

In 1972, the XXth (20th) Olympic Games were to be hosted in Munich, Germany. Emotions and tensions were high, by everyone, especially for this particular games. The 1972 Munich Games was to be the first time that the Olympic Games would be held in Germany since the Nazis hosted in 1936 (Rosenberg). Many athletes and trainers, particularly the forty-two athletes and trainers from Israel, had family that was able to leave Germany before and during Hitler’s dictatorship. However, many family and…

Superkart USA is teaming up with the Antelope Valley September 26th and the 27th, to bring you The Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix go-kart races. There will be food, entertainment, and a car show. For only ten dollars you can be a part of the festivities of downtown Lancaster. The community will be able to witness professional go-kart races, and watch the intense competition as local celebrities and community leaders compete for the sought-after title of “BLVD Champ.” Events will begin at…

There are some very exciting books coming out this Fall, and more than I have seen in a long time. This list just scratches the surface. I've already pre-ordered all the books listed below. You may want to consider checking them out! 1. Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown (September 12) The popular vulnerability researcher and TED speaker focuses on one of the biggest hurdles of our time: finding a sense of belonging. She challenges us to stand alone and stand out even when we feel intense…

The definition of the word “zeitgeist” is defined on Dictionary.com as “the spirit of the time; general trend of thought or feeling characteristic of a particular period of time” (Dictionary.com, n.d.). My example of a company who utilized zeitgeist in this manner would be the Anheuser-Busch Corporation and their Budweiser ad that was aired during Superbowl XXXVI, which was only shown one time during the entire broadcast of the football game. On February 3, 2002, this commercial showed the…

The Importance of Summer Vacation As an archway will fall without a sturdy keystone, an education system failing to teach the next generation adequately will fail to give way to progress in the world. Summer vacation is essential to successful learning and development in youth as it gives them a break from stress and allows them time to explore the type of learning that happens outside of the traditional classroom. In order to completely evaluate this topic, one must observe both extremes of…