2012

Oratorical Analysis of the 2012 State of the Union Address After their time in office, presidents will often become known for their persona and quirks, rather than their accomplishments. President Barack Obama, for instance, is notorious for his confident and unwavering voice. It manages to echo throughout his speaking arena without coming across as aggressive, but rather soothing. January 24th of 2012 marked the first State of the Union Address in Obamas second term as president. The purpose of…

Zeenat Adams Bolivar Comp 10 June 10, 2016 Doping in Sports In the 2012 London Olympic Games, more than half of the athletes were disqualified for taking banned substances. They were caught taking drugs such as steroids and human growth hormone (HGH). Athletes should not dope because it ruins their career, as well as their bodies and the integrity of the sport that they play. Performing enhancing drugs are any substance taken by athletes specifically to improve their athletic…

Shawn Johnson is a gymnast known for her Olympic debut at the 2008 Olympics held in Beijing, China. Johnson earned a gold medal in the balance beam competition as well as three silvers in the floor, individual all-around, and team competitions. What many people don’t know is the success Johnson had before her Olympic debut and the hard work and dedication that helped her achieve her goals. Shawn Johnson was enrolled in gymnastics at the age of three as a way for her to burn off energy. She…

Imagine being seventeen and not only competing in your first Olympic competition, but also winning it. Even though to most people it seems impossible, but that's exactly what Melissa or Missy Franklin did by winning four gold, plus a bronze medal in the 2012 London Olympics. As a result earning herself the nickname “Missy the Missile”. Currently missy holds the world title for the 200m backstroke. Throughout her life it was evident that Missy would make it to the Olympics, but the only question…

What have others said around the topic Since the research question is ‘What kind of political situation in host countries of modern Summer Olympic Games is reflected by the images of opening ceremonies’, the topic of the research concerns the country’s political condition which can be reflected by holding national and international events such as Olympic Games. There have been various opinions on this topic. According to Bayliss et al (2004), the political environment of the time can be…

can raise the interest of the youth in sports activities. Therefore, the participation in sports of the young generation in the host country is estimated to rise after the Olympics. However, according to the official figures from Sport England, in 2012 after the Olympic Games, the regular participation in sports events among the young generation in British, whose age is between 16 and 25 years old, actually dropped rather than increased by 53,000, approximately 1.4 percent of the number before…

that represents their company. This extends to the use of their products that portray an adventurous character. In the world of advertising, athletic companies have always been able to make creative commercials that grab the audience's attention. In 2012, Nike released a commercial called “Find Your Greatness: Jogger” to introduce one of their new campaigns. Three years later in the start of 2015, Under Armour released a commercial show-casing an athlete’s first signature shoe. A close look at…

Oscar Pistorius is a name most athletic households know. He was the double amputee runner in the London 2012 Olympics. Pistorius had double blades on his legs thanks to biomechanics. However, many spectators viewed his blade legs as cheating, and an unfair advantage against the able body competitors, because they were engineered to help him be fast. Biomechanics does not only replace body parts for amputees but also uses one’s own body to reach its own potential. Furthermore, a responsible…

Since the 2012 Olympics in London, KT Tape has increased its retial locations from 13,000 to 35,000. Similarly to the sponsorship strategies outlined in Principles and Practices of Sports Management, KT Tape originally entered the sponsorship field with athletes…

Clinton Captivates Audience at 2012 Democratic National Convention At the 2012 Democratic National Convention former President Bill Clinton delivered a speech that brought the proverbial house down. It could be said it was more of an inspirational performance than a speech. Clinton displayed expert use of pathos, ethos, and logos during his forty-eight minute speech. According to a USA Today Gallup poll conducted two weeks before the Democratic National Convention, Clinton was at his all-time…