Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts

Friday, 19 October 2012

iPad Mini?


Recently there have been a lot of rumours about the 'still to be' iPad mini. No one knows if they are true, but many believe what they read. Apple have sent out invitations, which had 'We've got a little more to show you' written on them; to an event on the 23rd of October that will hopefully reveal the largely anticipated device. 

It is thought that it will come with the new Lightening connector and maybe an updated and more powerful A6 chip. If this chip is included, then the gaming experience will certainly be a lot better than any other tablet in the market. The iPad mini, as the name suggests, will be smaller than the current line up; it is said that it will have a 7.8 inch screen, the current tablets have always had a 10 inch display. This exciting new device will go on sale on the 2nd of November this year, just in time with the Christmas rush. Rumours suggest that the tablet will be sold at a price of £150 to £200, which means that people who can't afford the current iPad can now own a smaller, but better, one.

The iPad Mini is set to battle with the other smaller tablets including Google's Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire HD. Right now, it looks like it will win everyone over, as it will have better features and a much more respectable price. Will Apple's new tablet cause a stir and up their market value? The iPhone 5 hasn't done that yet, but the iPad Mini might...

Tuesday, 31 July 2012

London 2012 Olympic Games: Day 3 Round-up

China have once again dominated the competition in the third day of events, with Great Britain trailing behind after another disappointing performance. Last year's hosts continue to show unparalleled sporting talent with yet more medals to add to their ever-growing tally. 

In the morning, China immediately got into their stride with gold medals in men's 10 metre synchronized diving and women's 58kg weightlifting. Another surprise win in the men's team gymnastics, where the USA scored the top spot in qualifying but failed to reach the podium. Great Britain's team placed third and gained a bronze medal; the first Olympic medal in this event since 1912. The USA took two bronze medals before noon, giving them an opportunity to overtake in the later events.

Despite efforts by the USA, China still lead the medal table. France are in third, North Korea in fourth and Italy in fifth. Great Britain have dropped down to 20th position.





Monday, 30 July 2012

Olympic Games 2012 medal counts so far

                                                                 G S B T
<><><><> <><><><>
1
People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of China
84214
2
United States of AmericaUnited States of America
35513
3
ItalyItaly
2428
4
FranceFrance
2136
5
Republic of KoreaRepublic of Korea
2125
6
Russian FederationRussian Federation
2035
7
Democratic People's Republic  of KoreaDemocratic People's Republic of Korea
2013
8
KazakhstanKazakhstan
2002
9
JapanJapan
1337
10
RomaniaRomania
1203
11
AustraliaAustralia
1113
11
BrazilBrazil
1113
11
HungaryHungary
1113
14
NetherlandsNetherlands
1102
15
GeorgiaGeorgia
1001
15
South AfricaSouth Africa
100GB:
17
Great BritainGreat Britain
011Silver - Cycling - EA
18
ColombiaColombia
010Bronze - Swimming - RA
18
CubaCuba
0101
18
MexicoMexico
0101
18
PolandPoland
0101
18
ThailandThailand
0101
18
Taipei (Chinese Taipei)Taipei (Chinese Taipei)
0101
24
UkraineUkraine
0022
25
AzerbaijanAzerbaijan
0011
25
BelgiumBelgium
0011
25
CanadaCanada
0011
25
IndiaIndia
0011
25
Republic of MoldovaRepublic of Moldova
0011
25
MongoliaMongolia
0011
25
NorwayNorway
0011
25
SerbiaSerbia
0011
25
SlovakiaSlovakia
0011
25
UzbekistanUzbekistan
001

Sunday, 29 July 2012

London 2012 Olympic Games: Day 2 Round-up

The second day of the world's largest sporting event draws to a close, and a more successful Team GB seems to be emerging. The host nation have won two medals in the last 24 hours; one silver and one bronze. Though still trailing behind the likes of China and the USA, it is encouraging after the somewhat underwhelming start.


Today's big surprise came in the form of Spain's 1-0 defeat in the football heat against Honduras. The European champions are knocked out of the tournament after also losing to Japan. Great Britain won their game against the United Arab Emirates.


Team GB managed a bronze medal in the Women's 400-metre freestyle, which was won by Camille Muffat (France). In the Cycling Road Race event, British athlete Elizabeth Armitstead came second to win silver. Andy Murray won the first heat of tennis and beach volleyball was also won by the British team.


China still remain at the top of the medal table, with the USA in a close second and Italy in third. South Korea are featured at fourth while France sneaks in at number five. Great Britain are now in sixteenth position, just behind Japan.

Saturday, 28 July 2012

London 2012 Olympic Games: Day 1 Round-up

After the dramatic opening ceremony broadcast to billions around the world, day 1 of the 2012 Olympic Games saw swimming and cycling events capture the headlines. 


Plenty of action took place by the poolside with a total of 4 finals in the new aquatics centre. Ryan Lochte (USA) took gold in the 400-metre individual medley after rival Michael Phelps failed to qualify for the final. The women's 400-metre individual medley went to 16 year old Ye Shiwen (China) with a world record beating time of 4:28.43, while Sun Yang (China) came just 0.07 seconds off the pace of the men's 400-metre individual freestyle record time. Australia were able to sneak ahead of the Netherlands to win the 400-metre freestyle relay.


Team GB's Mark Cavendish failed to live up to expectation, finishing just 28th in the Road Race. The event was won by Alexander Vinokourov (Kazakhstan), who will retire after th games have ended.


China have clearly dominated this first day of competition with a healthy-looking 4 golds to reach the top of the table. Italy follow close behind with the USA in third. Great Britain failed to win a medal.

Friday, 9 December 2011

Olympic Flame

With only 961 days to go until the London 2012 Olympics the organisers have chosen the luck 8,000 inspirational people who have the honor to carry the traditional torch for a mile! They only had a 1 in 14 chance of being picked! Althought the route has already been released the 'Flames' do not know what mile they carry it. Congratulations to Jack Waring (AVHU) and Miss Abdulkarim for being chosen from our school, Dinnington Comprehensive. So why do we have the torch?  In Olympia (Greece), a flame was ignited by the sun and then kept burning until the closing of the Olympic Games.

Facts about the torch!

1. It has 8,000 dimples in, one for each Flame.
2. Every Flame gets to keep their own Torch. It is more like a Flame Relay than a Torch Relay which is  what has usually happened in the past.
3. The Flame will travel from Athens in Greece (The birthplace of the Olympics) to London in the United Kingdom (The host of the 2012 games).
4. The flame is then kept alight until the Games have concluded.
5. The Olympic Torch Relay represents a continuation from the ancient Olympic Games to the modern Olympics today.

So how do you get chosen?

You are nominated by someone who thinks that you are inspirational and then chosen according to your story. Wether you are an athlete or not does not matter. You can still carry the flame : as long as you don't eat the fire!

By Maisie Waring SCHE