Usain Bolt,one of the most colourful and successful athletes of all time,has no intention of hanging up his track shoes just yet.Indeed,the superstar sprinter said he intends to defend his titles in Rio de Janeiro in four years' time.Bolt,who became the first athlete in history to win the 100 and 200 meter sprints in back to back Olympics on Thursday evening,wants to cement his legacy even further.
Making history is something he's quite self-conscious of.Plenty of ego runs through his veins.At the same time,he said he is keenly aware of his fans as he competes and wants to satisfy them.Their energy powers me,Bolt confided.It is my pleasure to please them,he put it succinctly.He's been compared to the American boxer and fellow Olympian Muhammad Ali,with the blustery statements and clowning around.
The humourous grandstanding is Bolt's way of dealing with the stress of his position.It allows him to realise his gift without losing his mind.For that,he can certainly be forgiven.
Bolt's egotism may also be intimidating to his opponents.It can have strategic value.Such brilliant individuals as Usain Bolt enhance the Olympics in the popular imagination,ensuring their continuance for the foreseeable future.
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Asia This Day:Asian Earnings Vaguely Disappoint
More than half of Asian firms have reported disappointing Q2 earnings so far.Of the companies in the MSCI Asia-Pacific index,54% disappointed,as compared with 50% in Q1.Nonetheless,Asian shares rose decisively in early Monday trading,cheered by an uptick in US hiring and hopeful sounds from Greece.
In the Chinese technology sector,Alicia Yap of Barclays said Baidu is definitely a buy because of its market dominance.She also likes NetEase,Inc.Tencent's margins are of concern to her.In general,large customers are being cautious with their pocketbooks.
At the London Olympics Sunday,China still led the medals count,with 61 total and 30 gold;the US stayed second with 60 total and 28 gold;Great Britain ranked third with 37 total and 16 gold;Russia held fourth with 37 total and 4 gold;and Japan came in fifth at 27 total and 2 gold.Jamaica's Usain Bolt retained his 100 meter sprint title;Sanya Richards-Ross became the second US woman in history to take the gold in the 400 meter race.
Romanian gymnast Sandra Izbasa secured the gold in the women's vault final with a steady showing,upsetting media favorite McKayla Maroney of Team USA,who was awarded silver when she landed on her backside.Maria Paseka won the bronze medal.
NetEase,Inc.(NTES),Baidu(BIDU),Barclays(BCS)
In the Chinese technology sector,Alicia Yap of Barclays said Baidu is definitely a buy because of its market dominance.She also likes NetEase,Inc.Tencent's margins are of concern to her.In general,large customers are being cautious with their pocketbooks.
At the London Olympics Sunday,China still led the medals count,with 61 total and 30 gold;the US stayed second with 60 total and 28 gold;Great Britain ranked third with 37 total and 16 gold;Russia held fourth with 37 total and 4 gold;and Japan came in fifth at 27 total and 2 gold.Jamaica's Usain Bolt retained his 100 meter sprint title;Sanya Richards-Ross became the second US woman in history to take the gold in the 400 meter race.
Romanian gymnast Sandra Izbasa secured the gold in the women's vault final with a steady showing,upsetting media favorite McKayla Maroney of Team USA,who was awarded silver when she landed on her backside.Maria Paseka won the bronze medal.
NetEase,Inc.(NTES),Baidu(BIDU),Barclays(BCS)
Monday, July 30, 2012
Asia This Day:Australian Fund Exec Urges Spending Restraint
Ripple effects from the slowdown of growth in China and Europe will be felt in the Australian mining sector.The CEO of Australian Foundation Investment Company,Ross Barker,urged mining companies to curb their spending on infrastructure projects while commodity prices fall in the difficult global environment.That is obviously something we would encourage,because we don't want to spend large amounts of money and not get good returns,Mr.Barker told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.There is much more economic growth to feed through China and other emerging economies,but on the other hand,the period of huge cash flows from very high commodity prices will be coming to an end.There are still an enormously large number of mining projects in train.The big question for intermediate to long term investors is,how many of them will actually get up,the Australian fund executive asked.
AFI has a market capitalisation of some 4.7 billion dollars Australian,or 4.5 billion American.It owns shares of big miners BHP Billiton and RioTinto.
Asian shares rose in early Monday trading on renewed confidence in the resolution of Europe's debt crisis,and Australian shares were no exception.Japan's falling industrial production number was brushed aside by investors.
At the London Olympics,China led the medals count with 12 total and 6 gold.The U.S. was second with 11 total and 3 gold,while Italy was third with 7 total and 2 gold.
Australian Foundation Investment Company,Ltd.(ASX:AFI)
AFI has a market capitalisation of some 4.7 billion dollars Australian,or 4.5 billion American.It owns shares of big miners BHP Billiton and RioTinto.
Asian shares rose in early Monday trading on renewed confidence in the resolution of Europe's debt crisis,and Australian shares were no exception.Japan's falling industrial production number was brushed aside by investors.
At the London Olympics,China led the medals count with 12 total and 6 gold.The U.S. was second with 11 total and 3 gold,while Italy was third with 7 total and 2 gold.
Australian Foundation Investment Company,Ltd.(ASX:AFI)
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