Anonymous ID: 654b4a April 24, 2024, 2:02 p.m. No.20772014   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

โ€œThatโ€™s when I knew the NBA was a part of the fedsโ€ - Carmelo Anthonyโ€™s intense conversation with David Stern changed his outlook for good

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/that-s-when-i-knew-the-nba-was-a-part-of-the-feds-carmelo-anthony-s-intense-conversation-with-david-stern-changed-his-outlook-for-good/ar-AA1nB5ua

 

Since entering the league in 2003, Carmelo Anthony quickly made a name for himself as a pure scorer. However, he struggled to surround himself with the right company in his early years. It didn't take him long to recognize the immense power wielded by then-NBA commissioner David Stern and the NBA itself.

 

Recognizing their close eye on every player, he understood the necessity of altering his behavior.

 

A 15-game suspension changed everything for Melo

During the 2006-07 NBA season, tensions flared during a clash between the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks on December 16. The heated exchange between players eventually escalated into a brawl, leading to significant repercussions for seven players. Among them, JR Smith and Nate Robinson faced harsh penalties, each receiving suspensions lasting 10 games.

 

Interestingly, Anthony also bore the brunt of the fallout, facing the harshest penalties of all. He incurred a staggering $640,000 salary loss and was suspended for 15 games. Such a severe punishment prompted the 10-time All-Star to have a conversation with Stern.

 

David Stern instructed Anthony to mend his ways

The legendary forward shared insights from that conversation with the former NBA Commissioner during his appearance on the 'Million Dollaz Worth of Games' podcast. Melo expressed his astonishment at the depth of knowledge Stern possessed about his off-court activities.

 

"(Stern said), 'You gonna leave that alone. I know who you with. I know where you live at; I know where they live at. I know when you close your eyes, I know when you wake up,'" Anthony recalled. "He's telling me, 'I know what they're doing. You either tell them to stop or you gotta cut them off.' And I'm like, 'Damn. How the f***?' That's when I knew the NBA was a part of the feds."

Following his conversation with Stern, 'Sweet Melon' seemed to have a newfound focus on his basketball career and personal responsibilities, and that showcased in the months afterward.

 

In the 2006-07 season, Melo earned his first All-Star selection after posting a career-best scoring average of 28.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, earning him a spot on the All-NBA (Third) Team.

Anonymous ID: 654b4a April 24, 2024, 2:05 p.m. No.20772028   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

>>20771922

Many many gangs in prison, some wear uniforms. Many people will kill for a pittance, or to protect a threatened loved one, or for early release, or for charges dropped, staff tooโ€ฆ

 

Most dangerous place in America is the inside of the system within the system.

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World's chocolate supply threatened by devastating virus

 

Cacao swollen shoot virus disease leads to death of 50% of some harvests

 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240423155910.htm

 

Summary:

A rapidly spreading virus threatens the health of the cacao tree and the dried seeds from which chocolate is made, jeopardizing the global supply of the world's most popular treat. Researchers have developed a new strategy:using mathematical data to determine how far apart farmers can plant vaccinated treesto prevent mealybugs from jumping from one tree to another and spreading the virus.

Anonymous ID: 654b4a April 24, 2024, 2:30 p.m. No.20772123   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun   >>2130 >>2139 >>2151

>>20772097

nope. its medicine they are choking offโ€ฆ

 

Biopesticidal Effects of Madre De Cacao (Gliricidia sepium) and Makabuhay (Tinospora rumpii) Extracts on Arugula (Eruca sativa)

https://ripublication.com/ijhcsr20/ijhcsrv10n1_02.pdf#:~:text=Rabena%20%282007%29%20found%20out%20that%20the%20madre%20de,eventually%2C%20with%20the%20right%20amount%20could%20terminate%20them.

 

Qualitative evaluation of the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and medically important phytochemical constituents of the ethanolic extracts of the leaves of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp

 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339837968_Qualitative_evaluation_of_the_antimicrobial_antioxidant_and_medically_important_phytochemical_constituents_of_the_ethanolic_extracts_of_the_leaves_of_Gliricidia_sepium_Jacq_Walp

 

Preventive Effects of Cocoa and Cocoa Antioxidants in Colon Cancer

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5456306/#:~:text=Cocoa%20has%20been%20demonstrated%20to%20counteract%20oxidative%20stress,proliferation%20and%20apoptosis%20of%20initiated%20and%20malignant%20cells.