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How to Spot the Best Basketball Camps in North Carolina

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:44:46 +0000

How to spot the best basketball camps in North Carolina

There’s an old saying in basketball that teams are made in the winter and spring, but players are made in the summer.

Right now, basketball players all across North Carolina are making plans to spend their summers working on their games. Some will spend it in the gym, others in the driveway or the park, and some may attend a basketball camp or two. But with a limited time to work on their game, and hundreds of options to choose from, what are the best basketball camps in North Carolina for their own personal development?

Here are 3 things that we’ve found that may help you make a decision:

1)   Local College vs. Brand Name:

Most local colleges and universities have their own summer basketball camps, but they’re not the only game in town. The best basketball camps in North Carolina are often one of the brand name camps that happen to run sessions in your neck of the woods. Camps like Five Star, Point Guard College, and Hoop Group have sessions that run out of local high schools and colleges all over North Carolina, so make sure you take a look at what’s coming up in your area beyond the local options. The best basketball camps in North Carolina may be IN your backyard, but they don’t have to be FROM your backyard!

2)   Player Exposure vs. Player Development:

Players go to different basketball camps for different reasons, so finding the best basketball camp for you largely depends on what you’re looking for. Some camps like Five Star and ABCD tend to attract players looking to get noticed by college coaches and AAU teams, and therefore have more games being played throughout the day. Other camps like Point Guard College and Hoop Group develop players by offering instruction beyond the hardwood. Choosing from among the best basketball camps in North Carolina may largely depend on whether you’re looking to get better, or get noticed.

3)   On Court vs. Off Court Development:

Some of the best basketball camps in North Carolina may not spend all their time on the court doing drills and playing games. These days, the top basketball camps out there also offer video analysis, leadership training, and breaking down basketball related concepts in the classroom setting to develop a player’s mind and leadership abilities off the court. With so much of the game being mental, it’s important to consider the value of spending time learning how to think the game and not just how to play. The best basketball camp for you may offer more of the latter.

Summary:

As players all over the state plan for another summer on the hardwood, think hard about your options for how you’re going to spend your time. If attending some of the best basketball camps in North Carolina is part of your plan, make sure you take a few of these thoughts into consideration so you can get the best experience possible this summer.

Mecklenburg County Medical Malpractice Suit – $1.5 Million Settlement

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:20:19 +0000

Charlotte, North Carolina resident recovered a $1.5 million settlement claiming his dermatologist should have told him that his negative biopsy results did not rule out melanoma.

According to “North Carolina Lawyers Weekly” (June 03, 2002 issue), in the case of Terrence C. Forrest v. Gary D. Waldman and Gary D. Waldman, M.D., P.A. (00-CvS-19190; Mecklenburg County), the 46 year old plaintiff claimed that he was told “everything was fine” by his physician’s office in regards to the results of a 1997 biopsy of a mole on his forearm. He filed a malpractice lawsuit against the dermatologist. after discovering metastatic melanoma in his armpit eighteen months later.

Mr. Forrest’s defense attorney, Joe Dozier, a respected, successful criminal lawyer in Charlotte, North Carolina stated, “We argued that because the defendant didn’t know that, melanoma should have been part of his differential diagnosis, because if you’re wrong, the patient dies. This is a deadly disease but if you catch it early there’s a 50 percent chance of survival. After that, your chances drop dramatically… The defendant should have told my client to monitor it and look for any signs that it had spread. Instead, the nurse told him not to worry about anything and the doctor sent a letter to another one of the plaintiff’s physicians basically saying that everything was okay. So 18 months went by without the plaintiff having any warning to be on the lookout or having any tests to see if cancer was there.”

Dozier stated further that “the defendant might have had a credibility problem if the case went to trial.” Evidently, the doctor’s office had sent three separate biopsy reports each claiming to be the original.

Although the $1.5 million settled upon was less than policy limits, Dozier stated, “The reason we settled was so the plaintiff could get some money and enjoy it during the few years he has left. That’s the tough decision you face in these cases — whether to fight for the last dollar or get some money for the client while he’s still alive.”

Click the link to read the full article: Vague Biopsy Slides Key In $1.5 Million Settlement

What To Look For When Buying A Charlotte Home

admin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:27:15 +0000

Buying a new home can be an exciting time of a person’s life. The American dream is home ownership and can be attained in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before making a final decision on which home to buy, you’ll want to consider a few things. It’s a good idea to make a wish list to act as a guideline while looking for Charlotte homes for sale. You’ll want to choose wisely as this will be a long-term investment.

Figure out which home features and amenities you’d like in a home. This can actually be quite a detailed list. For starters, what kind of home do you like: bungalows, ranches, split-story, townhome etc.? You’ll also want to know how many bedrooms and bathrooms, how many stories, how many square feet, how much storage, and how old it is. Do you like a big kitchen? Do you mind if it’s remodeled or do you prefer a brand new kitchen? Do you want a garage or is a carport fine? These are the kinds of things you’ll want to know before you go out house shopping.

Amenities are other things you’ll want to be aware of when looking for homes:

Office Area Laundry room Patio/Deck Pool Security system Sprinkler system

If you’re not sure what you want, it helps to discuss it with a real estate agent to help you realize all the features of a home you could have. It helps to have a second opinion when looking for homes. Sometimes people buy a home and realize afterwards that it doesn’t have a certain feature that could have made it more worth it. So be sure to write out exactly what you want so your money is well spent and invested in a home you’ll love.