...• The earthquake occurred on 17th January, 1995, at 5:46 am Japan Standard Time. • The epicentre of the earthquake was located, approximately 20 km away from Kobe, on the northern end of Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture. • Lasting for about 20 seconds, the earthquake led to 18 cm horizontal and 12 cm vertical movement of land. • The city of Kobe, with a population of 1.5 million, was the closest to the epicentre. Due to its proximity, it was the worst affected Japanese city. • According to the final estimates, 6,434 people were killed, while 300,000 were left homeless due to this natural disaster. Of the 6,434 people who lost their lives, 4,600 were from Kobe. • This was the first earthquake that recorded a seismic intensity of 7 on the shindo magnitude scale that is used by the Japan Meteorological Agency. • The tremors were felt all over the Kansai region. Kobe, Ashiya, Takarazuka, Hokudan, Ichinomiya and Awaji City (Tsuna) recorded a seismic intensity of shindo 7, Sumoto and Kobe recorded a seismic intensity of shindo 6, Kyoto, Hikone and Toyooka recorded a seismic intensity of shindo 5 and Fukui, Gifu, Hiroshima and Okayama recorded a seismic intensity of shindo 4. • The earthquake was preceded by four foreshocks, the largest being of Mj 3.7; and followed by approximately 50 aftershocks of Mj 4.0 or more, within one week. • A one kilometre long stretch of the Hanshin Expressway, 200,000 buildings and 120 out of the 150 quays, (wharfs...
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...think of Kobe and Yokohama, they would probably find many things in common. Although these two cities are located 700 km away, belong to different cultural sphere, both of two cities have big trading port which make similarities. Yokohama port opened in 1859, which is a bit older than Kobe port. Since then two cities have been following the same history. Kobe and Yokohama were the cities to open for trade with the Western countries following the end of policy of seclusion. These two cities had been contributing to the modernization of Japan. Yokohama port was opened in 1859, eight years older than Kobe port. Being trading port cities and foreign settlements, Kobe and Yokohama have been known as cosmopolitan cities. There are Western styles of buildings, China town, and foreign cemeteries in both of the cities. Now Kobe and Yokohama are popular among young people because they have fashionable atmosphere which enable people to feel as if they were in foreign countries. It can be said that these two cities are remarkably similar. However there are big cultural differences between two cities. Yokohama lies in east part of Japan, which is called “Kanto area”. In contrast, Kobe belongs to “Kansai area”. There are big differences between two worlds such as food, language, fashion, and personality. Kobe is a bit larger than Yokohama city. However, when it comes to population, Yokohama is much greater than Kobe, which means Yokohama is densely populated. Kobe and Yokohama...
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...Born on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kobe Bryant played for the Charlotte Hornets right out of high school. He was soon traded to the L.A. Lakers, where he went on to win five championships and become one of the leading scorers of the NBA. He has had a famous rivalry with one-time teammate Shaquille O'Neal and was once accused of sexual assault, though charges were later dropped. Bryant played on both the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic teams, winning two consecutive gold medals with teammates Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, among several other top players. Early Life Kobe Bean Bryant was born August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Named after a Japanese steakhouse, Kobe Bryant is the son of former NBA player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant. In 1984, after ending his NBA career, the elder Bryant took the family to Italy where he played on the Italian League. Growing up in Italy alongside two athletic older sisters, Shaya and Sharia, Kobe was an avid player of both basketball and soccer. When the family returned to Philadelphia in 1991, Bryant joined the Lower Merion high school basketball team, leading it to the state championships four years in a row. With an eye on the NBA, he also started working out with the 76ers. Though he boasted good grades and high SAT scores, Bryant decided to go straight to the NBA from high school. In 1996, he was picked by Charlotte in the draft, and was subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA Career ...
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...Kobe Bryant is my favorite player in the NBA, and also my favorite athlete in all of sports. His career is getting close to being done, but he still continues to play at a superstar level. Kobe has played over forty five thousand minutes in his career, so it’s amazing how can continue to play at such a high level with all those miles on his body. He suffered his first major injury of his career a few weeks ago against the Golden State Warriors. He tore his Achilles tendon, and had surgery to repair it the next day. That injury forced Kobe to miss this seasons playoffs. He is expected to return in the next six to nine months. I don’t remember why or how I started to like Kobe Bryant, I just know I have been a fan of his ever since I can remember. Kobe Bryant was drafted sixteenth overall in 1996 by the Charlotte Hornets, and was then traded to the Los Angels Lakers on draft day. He won the slam dunk contest as a rookie. Just four years into his career. Kobe and Shaquille O’Neal teamed up to win three straight NBA championships. After losing in the NBA Finals in 2004, the Lakers traded Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe became the cornerstone for the Lakers. In 2006, Bryant scored a career-high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, the second most points scored in a single game in NBA history. In 2008, Kobe won the NBA most valuable player award. After losing in the 2008 NBA Finals, Kobe led the Lakers to two consecutive championships in 2009 and 2010, earning the NBA Finals MVP Award...
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...Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978) is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career at Lower Merion High School, where he was recognized as the top high school basketball player in the country. He declared his eligibility for the NBA Draft upon graduation, and was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. As a rookie, Bryant earned himself a reputation as a high-flyer and a fan favorite by winning the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest. Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. A heated feud between the duo and a loss in the 2004 NBA Finals was followed by O'Neal's trade from the Lakers after the 2003–04 season. Following O'Neal's departure Bryant became the cornerstone of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. He led the NBA in scoring during the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons, setting numerous scoring records in the process. In 2006, Bryant scored a career-high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, the second most points scored in a single game in NBA history, second only to Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1962. He was awarded the regular season's Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) in 2008. After losing in the 2008 NBA Finals, Bryant led the Lakers to two consecutive championships in 2009 and 2010...
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...Johnson. Many people think that Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest or they say LeBron James. Which LeBron is just not there in the way Kobe is there now. Kobe Bryant came in the game as a young one he came straight out of high school, just like LeBron James, Kobe was drafted to the charlotte hornets but was traded to the L.A Lakers. Within his first year he was known around the league as a high flyer, also winning the slam dunk contest. Just by this alone Kobe is way ahead of LeBron, but there is more to this story that just meets the eye. Kobe Bryant has set more records than LeBron, but Kobe has been in the league longer than LeBron. Kobe Bryant has also made history scoring more points than wilt chamberlain scoring a one hundred points in a single game, not only that Kobe Bryant has led the league in scoring for number of years. LeBron hasn’t led yet since he has been in the league yeah he can score but not as reliable as Kobe. When these two play it’s the most watched game in the NBA. The one thing that Kobe has that LeBron will never has is a center that knows the game and can score at any time. LeBron only has shooting guards and that is what is really killing LeBron when it comes down to winning. Besides of winning Kobe has got way more rings than LeBron, on top of that he has done it more than one time, and also without a good big man. Kobe Bryant puts the team on his back when the team needs that extra points or that extra stop. Kobe is a team player and knows when...
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...Kobe vs. Lebron Two of the most polarizing figures in the NBA today are Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. Kobe Bryant and Lebron James come on the top of the list just because of their remarkable performances and their achievements throughout their careers. They both have started their sports career from the school age and then they excelled in their respective sports of basketball. Kobe Bryant plays as a shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers and Lebron James plays for the Miami Heat. Lebron James also referred as a “King James” just because of his moves and his utmost versatility in basketball, while Kobe is referred to as the “Black Mamba”. Although they may seem to be alike the two are very different in their own respects. For instance, both players have the ability to score the ball. Kobe is a natural born scorer; many call him one of the greatest offensive players to ever play the game. Kobe averages nearly 26 points per game over his 17 year pro career; anywhere on the court Kobe is a threat because of his basketball fundamentals and ability to score from anywhere on the court. Lebron on the other hand, is also a good scorer but is not considered to be on the level of Kobe Bryant. Lebron averaging nearly 25 points per game through his career which is not bad, but he is challenged to work extremely hard for his points. However, Lebron in terms of physicality is way above Bryant. Weighing in at 260 pounds of muscle and is listed at the height of 6’9 Lebron...
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...Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are arguably two of the greatest basketball players the world has ever seen. Even if one does not watch or keep up with the game of basketball, they probably know who these two men are. Although these two players are debatably the best in the game of basketball today, who is the better of the two? Some people say LeBron while others say Kobe. I say let us look at the facts and then decide. Kobe Bean Bryant was born on August 23rd, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kobe is the son of former NBA player Joe Bryant. In 1984, Joe Bryant ended his NBA career and moved his family to Italy where he began his new career in the Italian League. Growing up in Italy, Kobe began playing basketball and soccer. After seven years in Italy, the family moved back to Philadelphia. When the family returned, Kobe’s parents enrolled him at Lower Merion High School. Kobe...
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...No doubt about it, Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest of all time. He has accomplished so many things during his twenty-year career in the NBA. He is ranked third in the NBA all-time scoring list, just one ahead of Michael Jordan. Kobe has won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and he is also the only player to play for the same team for twenty years. After reading, ¨Kobe¨ by Joe Layden, I learned a lot more about Kobe Bryant than I ever knew before. I personally like Kobe very much, but there are people out there who do not care for him. I can admit he is a ball hogger, one of the worst, but that doesn't describe him all around. Not everything about Kobe is the greatest, but then again no one is perfect. He was just a boy born in...
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...Ali Mousavi ENG 102 9/11/14 Rhetorical Analysis of an Apology Draft Kobe Bryant the 6-foot-6 guard was a member of the Lakers team that won three straight NBA championships in the 2000-2002 seasons. He was named most valuable player in the NBA All-Star game in the 2002 season. In 1998, Bryant became the youngest player to appear in an NBA All-Star game. On December 16, 2003 Professional basketball player Kobe Bryant was charged Friday afternoon with sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman in a Colorado hotel where she worked. The 24-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star, who is married and the father of a daughter, was charged with one count of sexual assault, a felony. If convicted, Bryant could serve four years to life in prison or 20 years to life on probation. If Bryant was charged he would be charged with the $750,000 fine. "I'm innocent," Bryant told a press conference Friday evening at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, where the Lakers played. With his wife and attorney by his side, Bryant took long breaths and said quietly, "You know. I didn't force her to do anything against her will, I’m innocent. You know. I sit here in front of you guys furious at myself. Disgusted at myself for making a mistake of adultery. I love my wife with all my heart. She's my backbone." The woman alleges she was a victim of sexual misconduct by Bryant on June 30 at the Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Edwards. No details of the victim's allegations was made public, and a judge sealed...
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...Kobe Bryant had established himself as a professional basketball player, by the year 2003. Kobe Bryant had five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and had fourteen all-star appearances. Kobe Bryant stayed with the Los Angeles for his whole career (20 seasons). One night in the summer of 2003 when Bryant stayed at the Lodge and Spa at Cordillera Hotel, Colorado to because he was getting upcoming surgery on his knee. In the process of trying to repair his knee, Bryant was accused of committing a felony of rape against a hotel worker at the hotel he was staying at. Bryant’s victim was a 19- year old hotel employee named Katelyn Faber. Katelyn had stated that Kobe allegedly raped her in his hotel room the night before he was going to have...
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...Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant COM/155 July 8, 2012 Oksana Vorobieva In today’s generation of basketball superstars, there is one distinguished player, Kobe Bryant that holds a reflection to another known superstar, Michael Jordan in his ability to play the game, offensively and defensively; however, they differ in their overall performances. Although sports fans attempt to compare the two players, many will agree that Michael Jordan carries the best offensive and defensive numbers, while Kobe Bryant holds the title of the youngest all-star to ever enter the National Basketball Association. Both Jordan and Bryant were offered huge endorsement deals, with Kobe Bryant taking the lead as one of the largest global brands, in basketball history. The game of basketball is a rewarding sport that allows its players to give back to the community. There is no competition, when it comes to giving back to the community, as each player is equally involved in charitable organizations. In the professional basketball world, sports fans will agree that Michael Jordan is the better player, while other fans are loyal to Kobe Bryant. When looking at offensive and defensive numbers, objectivity and a hard look at the facts leaves one conclusion without a doubt, that Michael Jordan is one of the greatest players in NBA history. He is famous for blocked shots, rebounds, and scoring an average of 30 points per game, during his career (Squidoo, 2012). As an offensive player...
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...“Prosecution Drops Charges in Kobe Bryant Rape Case” Article Summary In the summer of 2003, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant was arrested and accused by a then 19-year-old hotel employee, Katelyn Faber, of sexual assault. Faber accused Bryant of raping her in his hotel room the night he checked in the Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Eagle County, Colorado. In contrast, Bryant admitted to committing adultery by having sexual contact with Faber, but denied the sexual assault allegation because he believed the sex was consensual. These opposing views between the two parties led to one of the most followed and talked about cases in the past decade. Because of Bryant’s popularity and the degree of the accused crime, this case received massive media attention. In the end though, after a yearlong of drama and debate about the nation’s rape laws, the prosecutors decided to drop the case against Bryant and the article I am reviewing tells us how the case came into that conclusion. To start it off, one of the main reasons the case against Bryant was dropped was because the accuser simply did not have the desire to proceed with the trial. After countless meetings with the accuser, her family, and her lawyers, the District Attorney in the case released the statement, "The victim has informed us, after much of her own labored deliberation, that she does not want to proceed with this trial," "For this reason, and this reason only, the case is being dismissed." I believe that there...
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...Kobe Bean Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Kobe Bryant is the son of Joe bryant a former Nba player . In 1984, after Joe Nba career ended, Kobe went with his family to Italy, where he played in the Italian League. Kobe was a player who was both interested in basketball and soccer. Kobe and his family went to Philadelphia in 1991 where he joined the Lower Merion High School basketball team. Kobe was a big leader, he help the team to win a championship for four years in a row . Kobe was looking forward to be in the Nba. Not only did he play good in ball but also achieved good grades and high SAT scores. He also went straight to the NBA from high school . “Kobe bryant was then selected by the Charlotte Hornets as the 13th overall pick of the 1996 NBA draft as a rookie man”, a little while after that he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers where he stayed for the rest of his career....
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...Book Reflection I am reading Showboat, The Life of Kobe Bryant. It is by Ronald Lazenby, who is also the author of Michael Jordan: The Life. It starts in Philadelphia on June 15, 2001 when Kobe won his second ring against the Alan Iverson led 76ers. Many Los Angeles Laker fans saw the win as the second ring in the Kobe dynasty which started in the 2000 season against the Larry Bird-led Indiana Pacers. It continued in the 2001 season against Philadelphia 76ers, and the 2002 season against the New Jersey Nets now known as (Brooklyn Nets). In the 2008 season they lost to the Boston Celtics in a rivalry rematch, then in the 2009 season they beat the Orlando Magic, and lastly, in the 2010 season they beat the Boston Celtics in Kobe’s last NBA...
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