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    to provide a detailed insight on the events industry‚ as well as the ever-changing trends and components. It will also entail the history and characteristics of the largest global events‚ with special reference to the PESTEC factors of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This report was written for Katrina Pugh Events industry Lecturer. This report investigates the events industry and the findings will be presented in a report format. This report is part of my HND Events Management Course. 1- Definition

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    Michael Phelps

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    at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games‚ and is the most decorated Olympian in the world. He had been swimming since he was seven years old‚ and competed at only fifteen years old in his first Olympic Games. Michael Phelps has affected the world for good by bringing honor to the United States‚ elevating the sport of swimming‚ and proving there are no limits. Michael Phelps had brought honor to the United States. For example‚ “[Phelps]American swimmer‚ who was the most-decorated athlete in Olympic history

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    How can the values of the London 2012 Olympic Games go beyond sport and competition?   Participating in the London 2012 Olympic Games is not for everyone‚ only the elite athletes however living the values of the Olympic Games is for everyone. Values I saw during the Olympic Games included an acceptance of women’s sporting participation‚ a spirit of never giving up and the learning that comes from not achieving your goals.   Wojdan Shaherkhani and Sarah Attar from Saudi Arabia showed the world

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    In 2012‚ at the London Olympic games Renaud Lavillenie walks to the back of the runway checking his final steps. He takes a few deep breaths before making a dash for the pit. Renaud counts down “3‚2‚1” as he hits the box and soars into the air! He breaks the Olympic record as he clears 19’6”. The Olympic stadium erupts breaking out into celebration as the french representative has just won his first Olympic gold medal and is officially the best pole vaulter in Olympic history. Renaud Lavillenie holds

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    member of the 2012 London Olympic Organizing Committee (LOOC)‚ being ruthlessly murdered. Karen Pope is the lead reporter of this case and she receives a letter from a man who calls himself Cronus. He promises to restore the games to their ancient glory by eliminating everyone who has ruined the games. I predict that Cronus is an Olympic athlete who is frustrated with the LOOC and the decisions they have made surrounding the present day Olympic games. If Cronus were an Olympic athlete he would have inside

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    In addition‚ he was invited to share his thoughts on the opening and closing of the Olympic Games as a special guest on BBC in a live interview. Now he will be able to present his Olympic experience to Yahoo!‚ making this his largest presentation yet career at their weekly all-staff meeting. At Tumblr/Yahoo there is no glass ceiling of opportunities. One is able to create their own

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    The Smart-Grid Revolution Starts in Boulder‚ Colorado Why do you imagine Xcel agreed to invest $100 million in this risky experiment? One of the benefits of investing in this $100 million project includes rerouting power around bottlenecked lines. This allows Xcel Energy to deliver electricity to areas in Boulder that have a very high demand that the previous conventional electrical grid was unable to service effectively. This smart-grid system also enables Xcel Energy to detect and reduce

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    stroke. 1896-In 1896 the Olympic Games were held in Greece in the city of Athens. Swimming was included and there were four swimming contests held. They were: 100 m‚ 100 m for sailors‚ the 500 m and the 1200 m competitions. Hungary’s Alfred Hajos won the first gold medal in the history of swimming in the 100 m freestyle and the 1200 m race. Paul Neumann from Austria won the 500 m event. A Greek sailor named Ioannis Malokinis won the 100 m for sailors. 1900-In 1900 the Olympic Games were held in Paris

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    “Before you can achieve ‚ you must believe‚ in yourself.” and “Don’t Practice until you get it right‚ Practice until you can’t get it wrong.” (“Katie Ledecky Quotes”) Both these quotes are from Katie Ledecky. Katie Ledecky is a 2 Time Olympian‚ 5 time OLympic Gold winner and World Champion. Katie Ledecky loved swimming from an early age‚ and has had a very successful swimming career‚ because she trains in unusual ways‚ for a female swimmer. Did you know that Katie Ledecky started swimming at the age of

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    “Katie‚ what would you like to say to me?” After lunchtime‚ Lander met Katie at the podium because they were in the same house‚ Mark house. Lander expected receiving appreciation from Katie because he had already won a gold medal in the 200m Run. “I would like to say nothing to you‚ Mr. Steve.” Katie left the front podium and walked to the tuck shop‚ which was located at the back podium. “Katie‚ which drink do you like to have? I could buy it for you.” Lander chased after Katie. “I have enough

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