| Islanders Spotlight: Andrey Kumantsov
Kumantsov was forced to scramble to find a place to play when he was contacted by Steve Denton, then the coach at A&M-Corpus Christi. Once again, Kumantsov's goal of playing at the highest level was kept alive. "Steve Denton called me, and it was my best option at the time," Kumantsov said. "I thought, "This guy is a good coach, and he can help me become a professional.'" Kumantsov was one of the main players on the 2005 Southland Conference title team. At times, he revealed glimpses of dominance, with Denton knowing his player had the potential to do more. At other times, Kumantsov showed flashes of frustration. A point might go against him and the language - unprintable in a Russian newspaper - would come out. Kumantsov said his religious faith has helped him check the outbursts a bit, though the temper resurfaces now and then.
John Harrigan: Here's to showing the badge
TWO OF MY dearest friends sent me a birthday card two days ago. Its front showed two elderly naked people riding a bicycle, and the title was "As we get older, we tend to forget things." As you read this, I'm turning 60. For quite some time in advance, I've been getting the question: How do you feel about turning 60? Well, my standard reply has been, it's just a number, like 59 and 61 -- no big deal. And I'll probably keep thinking that way. Still, it's a milestone -- six decades on the planet. I've moved through a lot of change. When I was a kid in the 1950s, there were virtually no moose. When one wandered into the back yard and took part of the swing-set away on its antlers, it was a local sensation. Game Warden Jim Berry found it mired in the swamp out back and hit it with a tranquilizer gun, and hauled it up to the College Grant.
Editorial: Nintendo Wii, Harbinger For The Death Of Gaming
So often in the realm of gaming certain things become vogue. For instance: Hating EA. They put out pretty solid titles for the casual gamer. Whats so terrible about that? If you dont like it, get over it and ignore them. Loving the Dreamcast: Im not going to judge either way on this one as I have neither the time nor the bankroll to buy all the games on this system that are said to be so amazing. Want to test this theory? Go ahead and write, REZ SUCKS!!! on any forum even loosely related to gaming. See what happens.
With all the positive press going around about the majesty of the Nintendo Wii, I thought it only appropriate to have a sit down and really examine whether any of it is actually warranted. And so I sat down in front of my imaginary fireplace, had a puff or two of my bubble pipe, whipped out the spread sheets and other documents and gave it a good think.
Young can be blue, too
Depression is seen as a very adult problem. Until recently many psychiatrists believed children couldn't suffer from the condition because they weren't emotionally mature. However, mental health experts now agree childhood depression does exist - and it's on the rise. Alexandra Massey, author of Happy Kids, says: "It's the area of depression that's increasing most, which is really scary because the evidence shows that you're more likely to be depressed as an adult if you've been depressed as a child. "We've got this time bomb waiting to happen - so many adults are going to be depressed when this generation grows up if something's not done." Anjula Mutanda, resident psychological therapist on ITV's This Morning, says the vital thing is to educate yourself so you can easily pick up if your child has a problem.
Disney finally does the right thing ... hopefully?
Most women here at the UA, including me, grew up with them. Now, a new generation of girls goes wild for them. Their ability to sing duets with forest animals and generate revenue is not to be underestimated.
They're the Disney Princesses, of course. Their first member dates back to 1937, and since then Native American, Middle Eastern and Chinese princesses have joined the gang. But so far, not one of the Disney Princesses has been black.
Enter Maddy (coming to theatres in 2009).
Why did it take 70 years to produce a black princess? Only Disney knows, but I have the feeling Maddy's present emergence has something to do with Disney's problems with its recently renamed animation division, which include financial losses; a chain of closed studios; and a lack of direction over investing in traditional versus computer animation.
Not Child's Play: Kids under 5 being put into structured sports ...
In the center of a field of fake grass, about 10 3- and 4-year-olds are attempting to learn soccer - or a reasonable facsimile. Kicking and chasing after scaled-down balls, some charge ahead with glee, expertly guiding the balls with their feet. Others scoot along hesitantly, their faces masks of intensity. "Score it in the goal! Score it in the goal!" the coach yells excitedly nearby. One boy nails the goal with a single kick, while another takes three to four attempts. A little girl in pigtails scoops up one ball with her arms and simply drops it into the net. Such is organized sports for preschoolers. Parents may be crazy for it, but childhood-development experts ... less so. No longer content to wait until their children are 5 or, heaven forbid, 8 (the age most kids start in organized sports leagues), moms and dads are enrolling their offspring in structured programs at the age of 3 and 4.
The Professor - Diary #2
In the last month my And 1 teammates Springs, Bad Santa and myself have been playing in streetball exhibitions games on the weekends all over the south and midwest. Lately we've been through West Virginia, Kentucky, Texas, South Carolina and Minnesota to name a few. We try to hit B and C markets that aren't cities the And 1 tour would tour in. It gives people in those cities that can never get to an And 1 game a chance to see us live. Last night we had a game in Springfield, Missouri that was crazy! My guy Springs, who is the best kept secret right now in streetball, and in my opinion the best 2 guard showed out big time last night. He had about 50 points to go along with a dunk from 1 step in front of the free-throw line and at one point crossed a dude and hit a 25 footer! This dude is ridiculous......just to give you an example , the kid goes between the legs from the free throw line and he's only 6' 2"!!!! Last night I was showin out myself........I had 40 points and 8 asissts, and shut it down one time when this dude who was guarding me was takin stuff real personal.
Long journey from Sudan to become Chicago Bulls’ star
CHICAGO — His high school coach remembers the six-foot-six kid swishing three-pointers in dress shoes and slacks, unfazed by jet lag after arriving from England the previous night. Luol Deng was 14 and making quite an impression at Blair Academy, a prep school in Blairstown, N.J. — one of several stops on a remarkable journey that began in war-torn Sudan, wound through Egypt and England, and included a layover at Duke before arriving at a leading role with the Chicago Bulls. Yes, he has come a long way. "Things just happen," Deng said. "I think you just live your life. I’m just living my life, and it’s just getting better as I’m getting older. For me and my family, it’s been great. We’ve stuck together through thick and thin." The Bulls think so highly of Deng they balked before the February trade deadline at dealing him for Memphis’ Pau Gasol or another inside scorer — the final piece that could push them to the top of the Eastern Conference.
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