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10 Cool 2012 London Olympic Moments

10. 2012 Opening Ceremony Fireworks http://youtu.be/-OWRj85yz6g Fireworks actually date back to the early 10th century plus they originated from China. In China they started to develop a lot of fireworks with many colors and affects. The pyrotechnicians in China was respected because of the knowledge that they had to do techniques which would be considered very complex such as mounting a firework display. Fireworks have been used in celebrations throught the entire world for a variety of festivals. Danny Boyle, Oscar Winning director was the artistic director that did the opening ceremony for the 2012 London Summer Olympics. 9. Michelle Obama Leading The U.S. Delegation http://youtu.be/PKI321tkRWc Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is married to President Barack Obama of the USA. She attened both Harvard Law School and Princeton University then decided to return and visit Chicago and work at Sidley Austin which is a law firm. When she was working at the law firm she met Barack Obama. Later on she married Barack Obama before he was president of the USA and she helped her husband’s campaign as he was running for President. She has two beautiful children and both girls. Their names are Malia and Sasha. Michelle Obama is considered a role model for many women, a fashion icon, she also is an advocate for the poverty awareness plus for nutrition and for healthy eating. It was nice to see her leading the U.S. Delegation for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. 8. USA Basketball Team Talks With the Media http://youtu.be/WHQlgZCcAT0 In all of the excitement of the games starting some parts might have gotten missed. This did not take place in the opening ceremony but this interview with the media actually happened before. It was not a very long one but you get a feel for how excited everyone is about the games in London. 7. 2012 London Olympics Nazi Salute Caught On Video http://youtu.be/mHqCEatW6vY Sometimes we let our feelings get carried away when things are happening. This German guy does the Nazi Salute and it was caught on tape. Both Camila and Boris appear to be shocked as he is doing the Nazi salute and not sure as to what do but in the end it looks as everyone had a good laugh about the salute. 6.

Gold Olympic Torch Passed In 2012 http://youtu.be/V-SfA_gzDIQ The Gold Olympic Torch finally made its destination. The torch relay was running from May 19th all the way to July 27th 2012. On May the 11th was when the torch bearer was announced. The Olympic Flame actually arrived on the flight of BA2012 May 18th, 2012 all the way from Greece. The torch relay was for 70 days and in the evening there were 66 celebrations plus it passed thru six islands. On June 6th the torch visited Dublin and that was the only time the torch was outside of the UK. 5. UFO Bluebeam 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony http://youtu.be/pIKFjDAboTI Look closely and you will see a UFO bluebeam that was noticed in the 2012 London Olympics and there was not a lot of coverage about it. There were warnings about it ahead of time by the former MOD Nick Pope and Nick Pope was told that he needed to share his story. It still is amazing that Telegraph and Sky News plus other media have not tuned in on this and seem to be ignoring the situation. 4. Its Time You Cheer Theme Song India London 2012 http://youtu.be/AjqT8Ummr8k This is a wonderful song that was composed by Shantanu Moitra and with Swanand Kirkire for YouTube. They want Indians to start cheering for the starts that they have in the 2010 London Olympic Games. The song is very inspiring and should get people excited in India and around the world about the 2012 London Olympic Games. 3. Paul McCartney Singing At The 2012 London Olympics http://youtu.be/glbgoTa6ExA Paul McCartney did a wonderful performance with singing at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England. The Opening Ceremony was ended with him singing. 2. Face-Off In Swimming Events With Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte http://youtu.be/VTrbmGt94iY This is just one of the many face-offs in the 2012 Olympics.  The video says it all. 1. Queen Elizabeth’s Speech 2012 London http://youtu.be/MflCjasl7wo This is a short speech but it is very inspirational.  It is hard to believe that Queen Elizabeth II is 86 years old but she does look much younger in this video. She did a wonderful job and in this short clip I got goose bumps because it was a wonderful moment hearing her speech.

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