The 2012 Olympics

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The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of the 2012 Olympics in Los Angeles. Specifically it discusses the pros and cons of hosting the 2012 summer Olympics. The paper notes that 2012 Summer Olympics will be held in London, England, where a complete Olympic Park is under construction in east London. The paper comments that however, Los Angeles, California also bid on the 2012 Games, and is bidding to hold the 2016 Games, as well. The paper discusses the several pros and cons to holding the Olympics in Los Angeles at any time.

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"Planning is a massive undertaking, and planners are creating timelines to ensure the building stays on schedule and is all completed before the Games begin. Technology is being upgraded, and there will be new timing and scorekeeping technologies in place for these Games. In addition, there is massive planning underway to help handle visitors, athletes, and the many other aspects of the games, from food service to ensuring the venues are all stocked with the right athletic equipment and accessories to help the athletes perform at their best. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bertagnoli, Lisa. "Restaurant Chains Face Olympic Trials." ChainLeader.com. 2008. 8 May 2008. <http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6544786.html>
• Editors. "Bring the Olympics Back to L.A." Los Angeles Times. 2006. 8 May 2008. < http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/suneditorials/la-ed-olympics19nov19,0,2063127.story>
• Editors. "LA 2016." SCCOG.org. 2007. 8 May 2008. <http://www.sccog.org/webapp/servlet/images/stories/2016/bid/sccog2016usBidSummary.pdf>
• Editors. "Los Angeles 2016 Olympic Bid Book." SCCOG.org. 2007. 8 May 2008. <http://www.sccog.org/webapp/servlet/content/view/42/1/>

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