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  • Navigating the Waters of Office Politics: Insights from Moneybeat

    Navigating the Waters of Office Politics: Insights from Moneybeat



    Title:
    Navigating Office Politics: How to Succeed in a Competitive World

    Post:
    Office politics can be a tricky game to navigate, but with the right strategies, you can thrive in any workplace environment. In this post, we’ll explore the ins and outs of office politics and provide tips on how to succeed in a competitive world.

    From building strong relationships with colleagues to staying neutral in conflicts, there are many ways to ensure you come out on top in the office politics game. By understanding the dynamics at play and staying true to your values, you can navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of office politics with grace and finesse.

    So whether you’re new to the workforce or a seasoned professional, take the time to learn how to navigate office politics and watch your career soar to new heights. Don’t let office politics hold you back – embrace the challenge and show the world what you’re made of!



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    office politics, workplace dynamics, corporate culture, office gossip, career advancement, professional relationships, workplace conflicts, team dynamics, leadership skills, workplace communication, work environment, corporate hierarchy, office dynamics, workplace behavior, workplace relationships.

    #Moneybeat #Office #politics #WORLD

  • Nightmarish Deep-Sea Fish Ventures into Shallow Waters

    Nightmarish Deep-Sea Fish Ventures into Shallow Waters



    Title: Terrifying Deep-Sea Creature Ventures into Shallow Waters

    Post:
    Have you ever wondered what lurks beneath the surface of the ocean? Recently, a nightmarish deep-sea creature has been spotted in shallow waters, sending chills down the spines of onlookers.

    This mysterious creature, with its razor-sharp teeth and eerie glowing eyes, has left experts baffled as to how it strayed from its dark, deep-sea habitat. Some speculate that changes in ocean currents or disruptions in its natural environment may have led to this rare sighting.

    As we continue to explore the wonders of the ocean, sightings like these serve as a reminder of the vast and mysterious world that lies beneath the waves. Stay tuned for more updates on this chilling deep-sea creature and its unexpected journey into shallow waters.



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    9. Deep-sea exploration
    10. Unusual marine species

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  • Scotts Liquid Turf Builder Lawn Fertilizer for All Grass Types, Feeds and Waters Lawn at Same Time, 32 fl. oz., 2-Pack


    Price: $45.99 – $38.58
    (as of Jan 23,2025 06:53:34 UTC – Details)



    Feed, green, and water your lawn all at once! Scotts® Liquid Turf Builder® Lawn Food is the easy way to a lush, green lawn. This ready-to-spray liquid fertilizer contains the feeding power lawns need for great results. Plus, the 2-in-1 solution makes it incredibly easy to feed and water your grass at the same time. Scotts® Liquid Turf Builder® Lawn Food can be applied to any grass type. Apply when turf is actively growing. If your lawn needs watering, water thoroughly 24 hours before application of the product. To apply Scotts® Liquid Turf Builder® Lawn Food, simply connect the bottle to a garden hose, turn on the water, and spray. For best results, do not cut your grass 1 to 2 days after application and do not apply when temperatures exceed 85°F. This bundle includes two 32 oz. bottles of Scotts® Liquid Turf Builder® Lawn Food, each covering up to 2,000 sq. ft. of lawn.
    Scotts Liquid Turf Builder Lawn Food contains feeding power lawns need for great results
    This 2-in-1 liquid fertilizer makes it easy to feed and water your grass at the same time
    Apply this grass fertilizer to actively growing turf
    This lawn care product can be applied to any grass type
    This bundle includes two 32 oz. bottles of Scotts Liquid Turf Builder Lawn Food, each covering up to 2,000 sq. ft.


    Are you looking for a convenient and effective way to keep your lawn looking lush and green? Look no further than Scotts Liquid Turf Builder Lawn Fertilizer! This 2-pack of 32 fl. oz. bottles is perfect for feeding and watering your lawn at the same time, saving you time and hassle.

    This liquid fertilizer is suitable for all grass types, so you can be confident that it will work well on your lawn. It provides essential nutrients to promote healthy growth and strong roots, helping your grass to withstand stress from heat, drought, and foot traffic.

    With Scotts Liquid Turf Builder, you can easily achieve a beautiful, thriving lawn without the need for multiple products or complicated application processes. Simply attach the bottle to your garden hose and spray evenly over your lawn for quick and even coverage.

    Don’t wait any longer to give your lawn the care it deserves. Try Scotts Liquid Turf Builder Lawn Fertilizer today and enjoy a vibrant, healthy lawn all season long!
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  • Scotts Liquid Turf Builder Lawn Fertilizer for All Grass Types, Feeds and Waters Lawn at Same Time, 32 fl. oz.


    Price: $22.99 – $17.99
    (as of Jan 20,2025 23:33:22 UTC – Details)



    Feed, green, and water your lawn all at once! Scotts® Liquid Turf Builder® Lawn Food is the easy way to a lush, green lawn. This ready-to-spray liquid fertilizer contains the essential nutrients and feeding power lawns need for great results. Plus, the 2-in-1 solution makes it incredibly easy to feed and water your grass at the same time. Scotts® Liquid Turf Builder® Lawn Food can be applied to any grass type. Apply when turf is actively growing. If your lawn needs watering, water thoroughly 24 hours before application of the product. To apply Scotts® Liquid Turf Builder® Lawn Food, simply connect the bottle to a garden hose, turn on the water, and spray. For best results, do not cut your grass 1 to 2 days after application and do not apply when temperatures exceed 85°F. One 32 fl. oz. bottle of Scotts® Liquid Turf Builder® Lawn Food covers 2,000 sq. ft.
    Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
    Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.35 x 10.63 x 5 inches; 2 Pounds
    Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5420406
    Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 29, 2016
    Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ The Scotts Company LLC
    ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N6AT6BF
    Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA

    Scotts Liquid Turf Builder Lawn Food contains the essential nutrients and feeding power lawns need for great results
    This 2-in-1 liquid fertilizer makes it easy to feed and water your grass at the same time
    Apply this grass fertilizer to actively growing turf
    This lawn care product can be applied to any grass type
    One 32 fl. oz. bottle of Scotts Liquid Turf Builder Lawn Food covers 2,000 sq. ft.

    Customers say

    Customers appreciate the fertilizer’s ease of use, effectiveness, and design. They find it convenient and easy to connect to the hose. The fertilizer helps their lawn grow deeper roots, so they can water less in drought conditions. Many customers also appreciate grass growth. However, some customers are disappointed with the bottle durability and leakage. Opinions vary on spray effectiveness and value for money.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews


    Achieve a lush, green lawn with Scotts Liquid Turf Builder Lawn Fertilizer! This effective formula is suitable for all grass types and provides essential nutrients to help your lawn thrive. Not only does it feed your lawn, but it also helps to water it at the same time, saving you time and effort. With a convenient 32 fl. oz. size, it’s easy to apply and will have your lawn looking its best in no time. Say goodbye to dull, patchy grass and hello to a vibrant, healthy lawn with Scotts Liquid Turf Builder! #lawnfertilizer #greengrass #scottsgrasscare
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    spray- any grass type- summer & fall nutrients- simple lawn solutions

  • Public input sought for Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to splash down in Hawaii waters


    HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Elon Musk wants to splashdown his SpaceX rockets in a much larger area in Hawaii waters and Hawaii residents are encouraged to weigh in.

    The space exploration company is asking the FAA for a landing zone about 20 times larger than its current zone.

    The proposal also seeks to increase the number of landings from 5 to 25 a year.

    The new area would include waters used by fishermen and humpback whales. It’ll also encompass significant areas like Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.

    A FAA biological opinion from 2022 found the previous landing area would not cause harm to marine mammals or critical habitats.

    Currently, the FAA is not conducting an environmental impact statement but public feedback could trigger a review.

    The deadline to submit input is this Friday.

    Click here to submit input.



    Attention Hawaii residents! Public input is being sought for Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to splash down in Hawaii waters.

    SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is currently in the process of developing a new spacecraft that will be used to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Part of the testing for this spacecraft involves splashing down in the waters off the coast of Hawaii.

    While this development is exciting for the advancement of space travel, it is important that the concerns and input of Hawaii residents are taken into consideration. Issues such as environmental impacts, safety measures, and disruption to local marine life must be carefully considered before any splashdowns take place.

    If you have any thoughts or concerns about SpaceX’s plans to splash down in Hawaii waters, now is the time to speak up. Public input will be crucial in shaping the future of this project and ensuring that it is carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner.

    Please attend the upcoming public meetings and hearings to voice your opinions and contribute to the decision-making process. Your input is valuable and will help ensure that SpaceX’s operations in Hawaii waters are conducted with the utmost care and consideration for the environment and local communities.

    Let’s work together to ensure that this exciting venture benefits not only the space industry, but also the beautiful state of Hawaii and its residents. Thank you for your participation and involvement in this important matter.

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  • Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen in waters off the Philippines

    Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen in waters off the Philippines


    A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off the central Philippines, police said on Thursday, warning of “potential national security implications.”

    Three fishermen found the drone on Monday around six miles off the coast of San Pascual in Masbate province, a police report said.

    The Philippines and China have for years clashed over maritime rights in the South China Sea as well as possession of reefs and islets.

    China claims almost the entire sea, brushing off rival claims from other countries and an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis.

    The yellow drone marked “HY-119” was found floating at sea before being turned over to authorities, regional police director Andre Dizon told AFP.

    It was about six feet long, and torpedo-shaped with fins.

    “Based on our open-source research in the internet… HY-119 refers to a Chinese underwater navigation and communication system,” Dizon said.  

    “It has an antenna and an eye that can be used for viewing. Based on our research, this can be used for monitoring and reconnaissance.”

    Dizon said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed “potential national security implications” as one significance of its recovery.

    It was turned over by police to the Philippine Navy on Tuesday, Dizon added.

    The Philippine Navy and the Chinese embassy in Manila have yet to respond to AFP’s request for comment.

    Tensions and military confrontations have escalated in the South China Sea in recent months. In December, Chinese coast guard vessels backed by navy ships fired powerful water cannons and blocked and sideswiped a Philippine patrol vessel.  U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, MaryKay Carlson, accused Beijing in a social media post of putting “lives at risk” by disrupting a Philippine maritime operation.

    Philippines South China Sea
    In this image taken from a video provided by the Philippine National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS), a Chinese coast guard vessel, right, fires a powerful water cannon at a Philippine bureau of fisheries vessel near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Dec. 4, 2024. 

    Aaron Favila/NTF-WPS via AP


    Also last month, the Philippine military deployed a navy ship and air force planes to shadow a Russian submarine, which passed through the South China Sea. One official said the navy was surprised to see the vessel because it was a “very unique submarine.”

    The U.S. has warned that it’s obligated to defend the Philippines if Filipino forces come under attack in the South China Sea.



    In a recent discovery that has raised concerns over maritime security, a suspected Chinese underwater spy drone was found by fishermen in the waters off the Philippines.

    The drone, which is believed to be a Chinese-made underwater glider, was found near the contested waters of the South China Sea. The device was equipped with sensors and cameras, leading to speculation that it may have been used for surveillance purposes.

    The Philippine government has expressed alarm over the discovery, calling it a violation of their sovereignty and urging China to explain the presence of the drone in their waters. This incident has further heightened tensions in the region, as China continues to assert its claims over the South China Sea despite international opposition.

    The discovery of the suspected spy drone highlights the growing concern over China’s increasing assertiveness in the region and its use of technology for military purposes. It serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining vigilance and cooperation among countries to ensure maritime security in the region.

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    9. Philippines maritime security
    10. Suspected foreign drone detection

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  • Warriors’ Lindy Waters III on Steph Curry & Draymond Green’s influence, lessons, and more (EXCLUSIVE)

    Warriors’ Lindy Waters III on Steph Curry & Draymond Green’s influence, lessons, and more (EXCLUSIVE)


    Most of the shots clanked off the rim as Stephen Curry sat on the bench to heal the tendinitis in his knees.

    Perhaps not surprising the Golden State Warriors struggled to replicate the shooting accuracy that the NBA’s all-time greatest shooter often produces. Without Curry, the Warriors labored through a 102-92 loss to the LA Clippers on Friday at Intuit Dome mostly because they shot a collective 35-for-95 from the field (36.8%) and 7-for-38 from deep (18.4%).

    Most of those misses belonged to Warriors guard Lindy Waters III, who missed all six of his shots from 3-point range. But what Waters lacked in shooting accuracy, he made up for in steals (two) and in plus-minus (+16) in 16 minutes off the bench. That explains why Kerr called Lindy’s play “fantastic.”

    “That’s what I love about Lindy,” Kerr said. “He impacts the game no matter whether he’s making shots or not.”

    The Warriors traded their No. 52 pick to Oklahoma City for Waters after developing as a strong two-way player both with the Thunder and their G League team. Since then, Kerr has become pleased with Lindy’s game enough to fit him into the rotation as a steady reserve and occasional starter.

    The Warriors (15-15) enter Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns (15-15) at Chase Center expecting Steph Curry and Draymond Green (back) to return from injury. But expect Lindy to stay as a key part of the Warriors’ rotation. He entered Friday’s game averaging 5.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 17.9 minutes per game.

    “He knows how to play. He does everything pretty well,” Kerr said. “He handles the ball. He makes good decisions. He’s a good defender. He’s got good length and size, and runs the floor hard. So he’s played some important minutes for us this year.”

    Lindy spoke to Sportskeeda about his development, Curry’s recent message to the team, Draymond Green’s defensive influence and more.

    Editor’s note; The following one-on-one conversation has been edited and condensed.

    Though you didn’t make any shots against the Clippers, Kerr praised your game a lot with your steals, plus-minus and overall impact on the game. What did it take to do that despite not making shots?

    Waters: “Some nights, shots aren’t going to fall. But the effort that you give has to be at a maximum. I’m just trying to fly around, create havoc, get some steals and make some plays down the stretch. I’m going to keep shooting the ball.”

    Can you put your finger on why they weren’t going in for you?

    Waters: “Nah, just didn’t go in. Some of them felt good, but it just didn’t go in. Sometimes, that’s the way it goes.”

    What’s this season been like for you overall with joining the Warriors and getting a significant rotation role?

    Waters: “You know that the organization wants me here and am willing to throw me out there in the fire to see how I perform. There is a locker room full of guys that just want to win. It’s amazing. It’s all been just on the fly, honestly. It’s been a lot of moving parts and a lot of logistical things. But the organization, they take care of me. So they really just help me focus on basketball.”

    How have they taken care of you so far?

    Waters: “Just like with the moving process and logistical things. It’s a bigger city. I’m used to Oklahoma City. We don’t have any traffic. With the traveling stuff, anything I need to help make my life easier, they’ll take care of me.”

    Have you figured out how to get around the Bay Bridge and use BART?

    Waters: “I try not to go out there too much because it gets too crowded. But it’s a beautiful place.”

    What have you enjoyed about the Bay so far?

    Waters: “I would say the views, honestly. That’s the best part for me – being next to the water and going to the beach a little bit and going up to Vista Point by the Bridge. The food is great. The vibe of the city is awesome. You know that the fans are amazing. I get the love everywhere we go. They love the Warriors.”

    What food spots have you liked so far?

    Waters: Chotto Motte,’ ‘Original Joe’s,’ those two are my main spots. I would also say ‘Scoma’s by Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s right by the water. You can walk the pier and be out and see some seals. The food is amazing. The service is amazing. Same with ‘Chotto Motte.’ The vibe is great. ‘Original Joe’s’ is just classic Italian. It makes you feel at home.”

    You made an impression at OKC and the Warriors traded for you for a reason. But what do you think you did to get yourself in a position where Steve is talking openly about having you as part of the rotation?

    Waters: “Just continuing to work every single day. Whether I’m in the rotation or now, the work stays the same. Trying to stay consistent and bring the best value to the team as personally as I can. So my role can change night to night. I can be a playmaker one night, a shot-maker one night or a defensive player one night. My shot may not always fall. But I’m going to always play my hardest and give it my all.”

    What does your work look like day-to-day?

    Waters: “A lot of treatment on my body and a lot of court work with the coaches and a lot of film and a lot of skill development. I’m trying to make reads going downhill. Defensively, I’m learning little tactics I can use if I have bigger guys on me or quicker guys on me. I’m slowly picking the vets’ brains on things. I’m always trying to get better every single day.”

    What are the little tactics that you’re learning?

    Waters: “Whenever you’re facing a bigger guy down low, just trying to use my feet and try to out-strength them. That’s my best bet. I’m not the strongest or quickest guy. But I’ll stand in there and fight. But sometimes that can kill me. I’ll end up getting a foul. So I’m using my IQ to my advantage and trying to be in the best positions. I try to anticipate early and try to let it flow instead of thinking too much.”

    How do you manage the current pressure of making the most of your opportunity and with the team fighting inconsistency in a competitive Western Conference?

    Waters: “Just be aggressive and try to apply pressure on the offensive end and up the pressure on the defensive end. We started out the season great. We had been in a lull in the past couple of weeks. But we have been right there in a bunch of the games. A turnover here and a made shot there, next thing you know we won half of the games that we already lost.

    So just trying to keep plugging along. The pressure might feel overwhelming at times. But then you got to realize it’s a marathon. We’re going all the way to April, May or June. We got a long way to go. There should be no reason why we allow the pressure to get to us right now.”

    With what you have shown, what has Steve’s feedback been with what he likes and what he’s asking more from you?

    Waters: “It’s been good. He’ll share his thoughts with you. He has that experience. He’s been around the greatest. He’s won championships of his own, both playing and coaching. I’m always open ears on what he has to offer. He just tells me to shoot that ball. So I’m cool with doing that.”

    Before the game, Steve said he likes your overall game on both ends of the floor and said moving forward it’s just about getting more reps and gaining confidence from that. How do you view that?

    Waters: “It’s just about staying ready to play. I’m staying ready on the days that we don’t play and try to get high intensity work in. I just have to be ready. Sometimes shots just don’t fall.”

    What is the Steph Curry teammate experience like?

    Waters: “It’s been pretty cool. It was nothing that I would ever imagine. He’s a great guy on and off the court. He works and uses his voice the right way. It’s just awesome just to get there and watch him every single day. He’s a funny dude. He’s real laid back at times. But he loves to win, and he’s really, really competitive.”

    You knew Steph from afar and he influenced your game. But now that you’re in the thick of it, what are your favorite stories that capture both his laid-back vibes and competitiveness?

    Waters: “Sometimes on the bus, the vets will be talking trash about their card game that they’re playing. They go at it forever. I think at some point it’s going to stop. But it never does. They are messing around. No matter what happens off the court, when we get on the court, he’s always ready to play. I always watch his warmup when he shoots and goes straight back shot-for-shot all the way back to halfcourt. Those are always fascinating to watch. He’s always in the zone. Sometimes, he has his hood on and he has tunnel vision. He doesn’t see anything else. I want to learn how to get to that focus.”

    What’s the craziest shot you’ve seen him make?

    Waters: “Probably this summer. A couple of weeks in when I was here, they were playing five-on-five pickup. He hit 12 different dribble moves with five seconds left, no shot clock, fading away and getting fouled from 28 feet. And he hit just nothing but net. It was insane. That’s when I realized this guy is really like this. I’ve seen him on TV. I’ve seen him play against us. But then he does his thing and throws it up there and it goes in. I thought, ‘This dude’s crazy.’

    He never fails to impress me. He’s always hitting some kind of new trick shot and shooting over the backboard. He’s launching it from across the court and making it and banking it in. He’s always trying to do something crazy, and it always works for him.”

    The team also talked about Steph addressing the group before walk-throughs ahead of the Christmas Day loss to the Lakers. What was his message?

    Waters: “Just that we have to leave it all out there. We can’t let external forces dictate how we’re going to play. We have everything we need to win a basketball game. There’s no need to look outward. Everything we have is in-house, and we’ll figure it out together.”

    How about with Draymond? What has that teammate experience been like given what he has meant to the organization?

    Waters: “He’s a tough dude. I see all of the backlash he gets off the court. But he’s a great human. He just loves to compete and he loves to win. He’s also another guy that I’d follow and that I’d fight for.”

    We’ve seen Draymond’s ups and downs throughout his career. But for you specifically, how has he given you that kind of positive impression?

    Waters: “He uses his voice a lot. Anytime that we’re going through shootaround or walk-through and we’re going through it lackadaisically, he’ll jump on us. Or if we come in at halftime and there is something that needs to be cleaned up or any little thing that he sees, he’s not afraid to raise his voice a little bit and jump on a guy. Or jump on a group of guys or get us fired up and get us ready to play.”

    What have you learned from him defensively?

    Waters: “He can guard pretty much anybody. It’s always fascinating to watch him. Sometimes he gets the benefit of the doubt, and they don’t call a foul on him. But I’d rather have him on my team. He has that presence about him. Any time he is in the game, you always feel him. Or if you’re dribbling the ball against him, sometimes you will turn away.

    Even if Draymond’s not guarding him heavily, the other player will just turn away because they can feel that presence. I know I did that a year or two ago when I was playing against him when he was playing on me. I felt that presence about him, I just swung the ball. When he’s out there, he has that. Everyone knows he’s rotating or he’s going to box you out. There is nothing easy in the game.”

    What were the notable turning points for you during your college and early pro career in the G League?

    Waters: “My junior year in college [at Oklahoma State] was a tough year. My junior and senior year, with all of the injuries we had. And then senior year, getting cut off by COVID. And then having no draft process in 2020. That two years really shaped me. Everything has been kind of smooth up until that point with step one, step two, step three. Then all of a sudden, there is a lull. Now I am just existing and feeling like I haven’t taken a step in a while. And I don’t know how to take that step. I’m learning that no matter if you’re taking that step or not, the work stays the same.

    Every single day, you got to come in and work as if there is something in front of you, even if you don’t see it. Those two years were the biggest turning points for me. Then I’d probably say last year when I was going back and forth with the Blue in the G League with the Thunder and that playoff run. We won the G League championship. That was another turning point for me, and closed the chapter on those last three years with being with the Blue. It put a bow on top of that.”

    What enabled you to stay disciplined with your work instead of feeling discouraged that your progress wasn’t happening as quickly as you would’ve liked?

    Waters: “Having that presence and just being where my feet are. I’m also having that memory in 2020 and 2021 that there was nothing going on, but it was so chaotic. So I realized that even though I’m going back and forth with the Blue and going through all of these crazy travel schedules and my body is beat up and I’m tired and sore, I remembered where I was and how hard I worked to get here. I was just grateful. No matter how I felt, I was just present in the moment.”

    How do you think that will shape the path you’re taking right now?

    Waters: “It’ll keep me humble and not allow me to be entitled and make me feel like I deserve this and I deserve that. We all just get one shot at this thing called life. So I’m just enjoying every single moment, no matter if it’s failure or success. As much as I want to win, losing is a part of it. So being grateful for that as well.

    I understand you’ve done work in the community in regards to your Native American heritage. What are the things you’ve done in the past and the things you want to do in the future?

    Waters: “I started out doing camps and clinics locally. Then I started a foundation in 2021. I continued to do camps and clinics in different states in North Carolina and North Dakota. I’m hoping to expand those as well. I also understand that it’s not all about basketball. I’m opening up the mental aspect of it. I’m helping to open up traditional aspects with dancing, singing, basket weaving and teaching language or sports and activity. Any area of life that kids want to go, I want to help push them chase their dream. So just continuing to grow on that and get scholarships for kids to go off to college. That’s big. I’ve been doing basketball tournaments and big give aways for my schools that I went to growing up. I’m continuing to do that and try to branch out into different arears in the United States.”

    Mark Medina is an NBA insider for Sportskeeda. Follow him on X, Blue Sky, Instagram, Facebook and Threads