There’s been a great deal of talk about exactly where Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony could be traded this season. The strongest buzz has been for the NY Knicks, although a new heavyweight might have entered the arena, reports ESPN. Carmelo Anthony to the Lakers might be the next big National Basketball Association headline.
All about the Carmelo to Lakers trade
It is very possible for a Carmelo Anthony to Lakers trade to occur. Mere days after former Lakers legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson proclaimed that the team has to change something in order to win a championship, Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak told the LA media that he is open to a trade. Carmelo and his wife, Music Television personality La La Vazquez, purchased a home in Los Angeles last summer, too. Lakers representatives have coyly denied interest.
Details on the Lakers
The first in Pacific Division is the Lakers that also have 36-16. Answers are being looked for by the team though since lots of high-profile losses have happened. Anthony would be exactly what the Lakers need as he is a strong scorer. He’s a dominant scorer who can pull up for the jumper or abuse smaller players down low (‘Melo is 6-foot-8, 230 pounds). With Pau Gasol, Bryant and Lamar Odem, the Lakers would be unstoppable. Guarding them would be hard.
The sacrifice the Lakers is willing to make
If the Carmelo Anthony to the Lakers deal goes through, ESPN reports the Lakers would likely move oft-injured center Andrew Bynum. Interior scorers can have difficulty scoring with the size and mobility of Bynum. Still, the durability of him is questioned. In accordance with ESPN, more players than just Anthony may be offered since salary is a major concern of the Nuggets right now. Also, the NBA requirements would all be filled with a straight up trade between Carmelo Anthony and Andrew Bynum.
Other Carmelo Anthony trade possibilities
The NY Knicks have been talking to the Denver nuggets about Carmelo Anthony trade as well as the Los Angeles Lakers. A three team deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves was one of the deals that have not occurred yet. None of the speculated deals have been happening. There were calf and ankle injuries that Kicks forward Wilson Chandler sustained. That means the trade hasn't happened yet.
Information from
ESPN
sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6101304
ESPN Los Angeles
espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/post/_/id/15841/the-philosophy-of-trading-andrew-bynum
Los Angeles Times
latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/02/dont-count-on-carmelo-anthony-coming-to-lakers.html
Lakers’ Ron Artest on how to guard Carmelo Anthony
youtube.com/watch?v=a-QTcU9YEi8
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Scientology,Tom Cruise religion,Investigated for Human Trafficking
The FBI has launched a probe into Scientology, the faith that has gained notoriety from celebrities such as Tom Cruise and John Travolta. The FBI investigation has to do with human trafficking accusations leveled against Scientology. Stories of pushed confinement and slave labor have emerged from ex-Scientology members who escaped their captors. Post resource – FBI investigates Church of Scientology for human trafficking by Newsytype.com.
Using the desert as a scientology get away for work
Former Scientologists trying to quit were interviewed by agents in 2009 starting the FBI human trafficking investigation of Scientology. Those considered apostates would get confined to a Scientology compound east of LA in the California desert. This was where several had hazing occur while pushed labor for hardly any pay happened as well, in a story the St. Petersburg Times broke out 2 years ago. The New Yorker said on Feb. 7th the FBI investigation of Scientology was occurring. Screenwriter Paul Haggis revealed this. In 2009, the Church of Scientology lost Haggis. This was due not only to what the Times showed was human trafficking but also due to the Proposition 8 support that California had and was supported by Scientology.
Labor helped Tom Cruise get better
It was shown in the Times and New Yorker that there have been escapees out of the Scientology desert compound. They would be forced to return back there though. Women were pushed into abortions when getting pregnant as they were told not to have kids. The workers in the compound got paid $50 a week while previous Scientologists explained leader David Miscavige lived well on the church's money. Miscavige forced a worker to customize motorcycles for Cruise. Thousands of dollars is normally what is paid for something like this. Cruise also had an SUV customized and an airplane hangar renovated with forced Scientology labor.
Human trafficking with the scientology
Human trafficking was denied by the Church of Scientology meaning the FBI was denied. A spokesman called the New Yorker article a “rehash of unfounded accusations.” However, signs of human trafficking listed on the FBI website match the experiences shared by Scientology defectors. Some of those signs include individuals living and working in the exact same place who experience physical and emotional abuse, as well as control of their food, schedule, money, speech, ID and travel documents.
Articles cited
St. Petersburg Times
tampabay.com/news/scientology/article1150248.ece
New York Daily News
nydailynews.com/news/national/2011/02/07/2011-02-07_FBI_probing_allegations_of_human_trafficking_and_enslavement_in_scientology_repo.html
The New Yorker
newyorker.com/reporting/2011/02/14/110214fa_fact_wright
New York Post
nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/cruise_church_labor_probed_lNckRxqOTLp5LvQAe3iGFI
Using the desert as a scientology get away for work
Former Scientologists trying to quit were interviewed by agents in 2009 starting the FBI human trafficking investigation of Scientology. Those considered apostates would get confined to a Scientology compound east of LA in the California desert. This was where several had hazing occur while pushed labor for hardly any pay happened as well, in a story the St. Petersburg Times broke out 2 years ago. The New Yorker said on Feb. 7th the FBI investigation of Scientology was occurring. Screenwriter Paul Haggis revealed this. In 2009, the Church of Scientology lost Haggis. This was due not only to what the Times showed was human trafficking but also due to the Proposition 8 support that California had and was supported by Scientology.
Labor helped Tom Cruise get better
It was shown in the Times and New Yorker that there have been escapees out of the Scientology desert compound. They would be forced to return back there though. Women were pushed into abortions when getting pregnant as they were told not to have kids. The workers in the compound got paid $50 a week while previous Scientologists explained leader David Miscavige lived well on the church's money. Miscavige forced a worker to customize motorcycles for Cruise. Thousands of dollars is normally what is paid for something like this. Cruise also had an SUV customized and an airplane hangar renovated with forced Scientology labor.
Human trafficking with the scientology
Human trafficking was denied by the Church of Scientology meaning the FBI was denied. A spokesman called the New Yorker article a “rehash of unfounded accusations.” However, signs of human trafficking listed on the FBI website match the experiences shared by Scientology defectors. Some of those signs include individuals living and working in the exact same place who experience physical and emotional abuse, as well as control of their food, schedule, money, speech, ID and travel documents.
Articles cited
St. Petersburg Times
tampabay.com/news/scientology/article1150248.ece
New York Daily News
nydailynews.com/news/national/2011/02/07/2011-02-07_FBI_probing_allegations_of_human_trafficking_and_enslavement_in_scientology_repo.html
The New Yorker
newyorker.com/reporting/2011/02/14/110214fa_fact_wright
New York Post
nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/cruise_church_labor_probed_lNckRxqOTLp5LvQAe3iGFI
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