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Monday, 28 February 2011

Carmelo Anthony traded to New york

The Carmelo Anthony trade saga is finally over.
The Nuggets traded Carmelo Anthony to the New York Knicks  Denver gets Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov, the Knicks 2014 first-round draft pick, the Warriors' 2012 second-round pick, the Warriors' 2013 second-round pick and $3 million in cash.
Anthony will go to New York, along with Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter and Renaldo Balkman.

Sunday, 27 February 2011

Tragedy in Belmopan

News Article: Five year old killed in traffic accident, February 22nd, 2011, retrieved on February 27th, 2011 from www.channel5belize.com

My heart broke into tears after reading the tragedy in Belmopan that a five year old little girl had been crushed to death by a bowen and bowen crystal truck. The parents of this little girl must be in immense grief at this moment, but they are the partially culpable of this tragedy. They should have known that their little girl is too young to be sent to school alone and, to make matters worse, on a bicycle. Indeed this was an accident waiting to happen. Everyday they should have ensured that they take their little girl to school and bring her back home. If it was not an accident, the little girl also faced the risk of being kidnapped.
It is sad to know that an infant who has barely had time to experience life has been taken away. This incident just shows that life is really unfair, but it does not have to be.  In such a situation is very important to reflect on the simplest things in life that we take forgranted. Time is precious and should be cherished, same goes with children. Those that have children should always ensure their safety and should never be left to wonder at their own luck. Those who drive must always be careful and keen of their surroundings. My condolences go out to the family of the little girl and may her innocent soul rest in peace.

What is Happening to our Children and Young People?

News Article: Family of Four, including two minors, busted on Drug Trafficking charge, February 22, 2011, retrieved on February 26th, 2011 from www.channel5belize.com

Reading the news article above has left me astounded. There is only one question that I can ask: what is happening to the young people of Belize? A boy of nineteen years old is hardly an adult. What is really shocking is the example a mother is setting for her young children. This incident is a perfect example of children doing what they see. I am very disappointed on the behavior of the thirty-two year old mother. Her responsibility is to ensure that her children are growing up in the most decent environment there is. She is doing the contrary. Let us say that drug trafficking is the only means of sustaining her family. If this was the case, she should have been more discrete and avoid letting her children get involved in such an act. More than likely, her children will now be left without a mother; however, it is hardly logical to call such a person a mother. Concerning the nineteen year old, yes he is considered an adult, but obviously has the mind of a child. He too must have been exposed to drug trafficking at an early age, and has continued in the bad influence until he has finally been caught. It is very difficult to have sympathy for a mother of such unscrupulous behavior. The only ones that I am worried about are the two minors. Probably they will be put in hostel. Maybe so they will develop positively, although what they have been exposed to will be difficult to erase from their minds. Only time can tell whether these two minors will get involved with drugs in the future, when they are adults as in the case of Alden Coleman. Fortunately, they were caught earlier in life.

News Article: In support of Lavern

News Article: Lavern 'Anti-Christ' Longsworth charged with murder of common law, December 14th, 2010, retrieved on February 27th, 2011 from www. channel5belize.com

I read the news article above. I was shocked to know that Lavern is facing charges so many days after the incident had occured. I personally know Lavern, and I believe that an injustice is being committed.. I hope Lavern's situation is alleviated, especially since she has a disabled son who really needs his mother. She is a good woman who has suffered a great deal, and like any other human being has had her limit.