Shaatman's Corner: Welcome back Melo..........Again.

Shaatman's Corner: Welcome back Melo..........Again.: "From the hard streets of New York a star was born and no I am not speaking on behalf of Jay Z. I am talking about the 6-8, 230 pound, 4 time..."

Welcome back Melo..........Again.

From the hard streets of New York a star was born and no I am not speaking on behalf of Jay Z. I am talking about the 6-8, 230 pound, 4 time All Star with enough fire power to give any NBA team a headache, Carmelo Anthony. To understand the welcome "back" you would have to go back in time to the beginning. Carmelo Anthony was born in Red Hook, Brooklyn where he lost his father to cancer at only the age of two. When Anthony turned eight he moved to Baltimore where he experienced even more violence. But one thing kept him out of trouble, his love for the game. He went to high school at Towson where he shot up an amazing 5 inches in one summer and was transformed into a 6-5 swingman. But he would move to a place where he could focus in mentally and physically his last year of high school. He attended Oakhill Academy in Virginia where he got known around the country. Then Anthony returned to the place it all began. He decided to go to Syracuse University in New York. Anthony only played a year of college basketball, but boy was it full of achievements. As a freshman Anthony averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds but wait, there's more. Also as a freshman he led his Syracuse team to a 30-5 season record, won Freshman of the Year, and brought home the first championship the school has ever had, oh and did I mention he was a freshman? He proved that he was ready for NBA level basketball. Carmelo Anthony was drafted first round third pick to the Denver Nuggets where he immediately showed his matured skills on the floor. He averaged 25 points and 7 rebounds on the Nuggets and showed he was a leader but he never even got close to that championship level again. But after 7 years (or 6 and a half if you want to get technical) he returned home..........again. After talk about going to the Nets, and the Clippers, Melo decided finally (emphasis on finally) to go to the New York Knicks. In his debut game against the Milwaukee Bucks the Knicks clinched the victory 114 to 108 but lost against the Cavs which is the team hold the worst record in the NBA. So what does this mean? It means Rome wasn't built in a night but the Lakers was sured destroyed by the Cavs in one night (that's another story). But this new team of Amare Stoudemire, young talent Laundry Fields, and New York's very own Carmelo Anthony will definitely show fire power on the East. Will Carmelo be enough to change the Knicks around and be back to the championship level he was once known for? Who knows but the Knicks, New York, and the owner of New York (which in my opinion is Spike Lee) would like to say welcome back Melo........again.

BITS Experience

Hey its me again just here to talk about my progress in the big mock trial. I am one of three lawyers in a case for N.K.M. (New Kids on the Mock). I am a defendant for a big company being sued for not following certain regulations. So far we have a strong case and it looks as if it is going to be a tough case but very fun also. Wish me luck.

Welcome to the NBA!

Time ticking, five seconds on the clock, Micheal Jordan with the ball, four, three, two.......and he hits a miraculous shot to win the game! When I was younger I always wanted to be a famous basketball player and win championships. I looked at the greatest player to ever set foot on the hardwood like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson. I had it all planned out but something happened one day. One day I realized my true gift of communicating or as my dad says "gift of gab". I am very articulate, intelligent, and savvy. So I have decided to use my gift and my love for the game to be a NBA Broadcaster.

What is a SMART goal?

A smart goal is goal that is in your grasp of reality because an unreachable goal is a dream. A smart goal can be identified in 5 easy steps:

Specific
Measurable
Action
Realistic
Time

Specific: Being specific in a goal is important because you can make a goal but if you don't make the right steps for that goal it becomes out of reach.

Measurable: Your goal should be measure because with a goal you should basically know the measure of the it.

Action: The saying "dont talk about it be about it, be about it is very similar

Thank You BITS

Dear Ms. Employer,

I would like to thank you for the opportunity of working for your company. You made me feel comfortable by being friendly and even after the interview you gave me advice on things. Before
the interview I got there and I had second thoughts, sweaty palms, and butterflies, all the signs ofnervousness but after the fact I felt as though I was in good hands. BITS is an organization that
cares about there employee's and there future. By them showing care and hope for the interns I feel we listen and get a better grasp of the concept of this program. It personally helps me and my goal.

I am a well spoken, articulate, witty, and creative person. With that being said I want to use my talents for this program and also after this program. I am interested in going to college for communications and I feel this is improving my talents and preparing me for my future. My goal is to one day be an ESPN broadcaster so a lot of interviews are possibly coming my way. So I will always remember this opportunity given to me by BITS so thank you again for everything.