Boston Tea Bags The Knicks
Friday, November 30, 2007
Wow. The Knicks got their muthaphuqin' hood stomped out in a major way last night. To top it all off, the game was nationally televised. Gotdayum...104-59. I haven't seen a beatdown the court that bad in a hot minute. Wow. Kevin Garnett only scored 8 points, but Paul Pierce and Ray Allen picked up the slack by dropping 21 points a piece. The Knicks had one guy (Nate Robinson) in double figures, and that came as a result of a 37 foot prayer at the end of the game. Wow.
After a 4-10 start, an embarassing court scandal, inflated the teams payroll to one of the highest in professional sports, and reducing one of the great franchises in NBA history to a laughing stock, how on earth do you NOT fire Isiah Thomas?
Oh yeah, these are the Knicks we're talking about.
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Labels: Boston Celtics, New York Knicks
bull Reports
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Bulls sick of Skiles? (Insider)
John Hollinger
Remember, an 8-game win streak gets us to .500!
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Labels: Chicago Bulls
Jason Kidd... Cavalier?
In a recent SI.com interview, Jason Kidd let it be known that he has daydreamed, with Lebron James, of a day when the two of them would be playing with each other [II] in Cleveland. Say word?
"There's a little talk,'' Kidd said. "But I told him, 'What-ifs can get you in trouble. You go out there and do your thing, and if I don't get to play with you until this summer [at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing], then that's the way it's meant to be. But the big thing is for you to go out there and lead your team.' And that's what he's doing.''WOW. That would actually be kind of crazy... Lebron is the type of player we'd need in New Jersey: a cat with a shot, but also having the size to bang with the big boys. It would never happen, only because we'd have to give up so much, and I can only imagine what kind of deal Thorn would put on the table to send Jason Kidd away.
It's all hogwash, though, because (at least today), Jason says he will not be trying to force a trade. That's good news for the Nets, because unless Lebron falls into his lap, I don't think Rod will be trying to throw Jason Kidd out there. Without Kidd, the Nets would surely fall apart. He is such a big part of their run-n-gun offense, and leads the team in boards (which kills me to no end). But Kidd is also 34 (and will be a free agent at age 36)... I don't think he'll be a Net if he stays with them until his free agency. And with LJ being a) so young and b) getting better every year, it might just make sense for him to go to the Cavs.
God help us all.
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Labels: Cleveland Cavaliers, NJ Nets, Trade Talk
HOT Damn!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007


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Labels: Dem Rockets
NBA Ballers: Chosen One trailer
Spotted over at Konsole Kingz:
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Labels: Video Games
Un-welcome Home
How we let the Grizzlies win one over us, after coming off that high from the Thanksgiving break is beyond me. The last thing I was wanting to see was a Nets loss to Memphis, 109-103, in NJ. We just didn't let it connect: our (lack-of) defense allowed FIVE Grizzlies to hit double digits, including 19 from Mike Miller and 22 from Paul Gasol. And even though Jason Kidd recorded his 91st triple-double, and we had strong performances by Richard Jefferson (27pts, 5 dimes) and Vince Carter (32 pts., 7 dimes, 9 boards), as well as a solid 13 points from Antoine Wright, we just didn't have it.
The one main factor was us just getting into the rhythm of the game at a slow pace. Was it the jetlag? RJ himself made comments like "all my shots were short. Anytime I made one I was surprised they went in", which is a boohoo for a 12 year old trying to get his weight up. A premier leader, a guy who is already getting All-Star game nods, he needs to be making sure he comes out with that confidence, or an attitude that will help elevate his squad. The Nenad Krstic injury factor does not help, but they played well without him last year, so it has to be something else.
In watching the post-game press conference, I had to chuckle at a comment Jason Kidd made. He was asked if he knows why his team seems to win more on the road, and he made a deadpan "maybe because there's more people in the seats" comment which cracked me up, but then made me realize that, hell, I've never been to a Nets game in my life. I've seen the Sixers, the Bulls and the Knicks, but never peeped the Nets. I do my part to support at home, and ride with my heart even if the chips are down. But there has to be something said about the rush that a crowd can give you...
But it was a joke, and the Nets letting the Grizzlies eek one out over them is a joke. Look, fix up the defensive holes, stop falling into 18-point holes, hold these teams to the normal "nothing over 80" point battles that New Jersey is known for, and keep excelling in that team-oriented idealism. Without that, it's a wrap.
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Labels: Memphis Grizzlies, NJ Nets, recap
The bulls win!!! 3-10
Ghostface Killah f/Kid Capri - "We Celebrate"
We beat the Hawks! We beat the Hawks! We beat the Hawks!
Ok, now that we got that out of the way we can get down to business. The bulls managed to break their four game losing streak and pick up a much needed W at the U.C. Let's take a look at this mess.
Luol Deng has had two solid games in a row after returning from a back injury. Deng had 22 points and 9 rebounds on .500 shooting. Ben Gordon had 21 points and 6 rebounds, but his 5 turnovers are an eye-sore. Ty Thomas had great numbers in limited action - 8 points and 12 rebounds in 20 minutes of action; 3-10 shooting is piss-poor though. Ben Wallace had 6 points and 12 boards, Andres Nocioni had 11 points and 8 rebounds, Chris Duhon had 11 points and 7 assists, and Joakim Noah had 5 points and 7 rebounds in 18 minutes of action.
As for the Terr-a-bull of the game, Kirk Hinrich continues to win that award. Four points, three assists, two turnovers, and four fouls in 17 minutes of action from our starting point guard. One of those turnovers came when Hinrich had a wide open layup on a fast break and he chose to toss the ball back to Joakim Noah who of course, wasn't expecting the pass. I don't know who this guy is, but will the real Kirk Hinrich PLEASE return to the bulls?
It's a good win because the Hawks have shown a bit of promise so far in this young season, plus a win is a win. I was beginning to wonder if we'd get another win this season and I'm glad to be writing a bulls win post than another TBLA post.
If we go on an eight game win streak, we'll finally be playing .500 basketball.
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Labels: Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, recap
Darryl Dawkins Limited Edition Pony Uptown
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
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Labels: Hall of Fame, Kicks, Philadelphia 76ers
Rockets Recap #2...before the WC road trip
Monday, November 26, 2007
I don't have the will power to wait 10 games to write another recap, so I've decided to just go ahead and write whenever I feel like it...or probably every 4-5 games...or before a HUGE ROAD TRIP. The latter is the case here. We hit the road, beginning at the 'Clip joint tonight for a 4-game west coast swing. After LAC tonight follows PHX, GS, and Sacto'. At 7-7 we need to go 3-1 on this trip to consider it successful. 2-2 won't cut it, and I don't even wanna think about anything less than 2 wins. The Clippers have been just as inconsistent as we've been up to this point, so this game tonight is a toss-up. And now, the recap:
Nov. 17 v. Phoenix L 115-105
This loss extended the streak to 4 as Phoenix just ran us right out our own damn gym. Anytime Nash goes for 12 or more assists...trouble! The Franchise finally found his way to the court for the first time this season and put up 8 poontas in 23 mins.
Nov. 21 v. Dallas L 100-94
I already threw up in my mouth over this one.
Nov. 23 @ Miami L 98-91
D-Wade played like D-Wade. Shaq didn't want to be outdone on his homecourt by Yao (Shaq 26 poontas-14 boards Yao 20-7) and wasn't. Luis Scola was fan-dam-tastic in a losing effort as the streak reaches 6 L's in a row.
Nov. 24 v. Denver W 109-81
Both teams were in the 2nd game of back-to-backs, so there were no excuses. Whatever Coach Adelman said on the plane ride back from Miami punched all the right buttons. This game was basically over after the 1st quarter with a 21 pt. lead. Good to see The Franchise get a little more run in this one LEADING the bench scorers with 10 poontas. This is the type of loose, exciting ball I've been hoping to see since Adelman took over. Great way to break the losing streak, and head out for a big road trip.
Aiight, tip off with the Clippers is in an hour, time to put my gameface on
and there it is...
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Labels: Dem Rockets
Respect My Streak
I hate to say I told you so...
My Nets, after beating Portland right before Turkey day, kept the ball rollin', grabbing wins over both the Sonics and last night's 102-100 win over the Lakers (who've slipped to 3 loses in a row), WITH Kobe Bryant putting up 31 points. RJ came up with 27 points, followed by Carter dropping 19. Hell, Bostjan Nachbar dropped 9 of his 15 in the 4th quarter. J. Kidd rounded the stats out with a solid double-double, and we overcame a pretty sad first half to capitalize on the Lakers' misfortune and pull it out.
Good to see Sean Williams getting his props - although he only had 6 points, he tied Kidd with 7 boards last night. I love that presence in the paint. We've always needed a banger and a scorer, and with Vince back, our package looks like it's wrapped and ready to be opened come playoff time. One bad thing to see is Nenad Krstic. NetsDaily has some choice links to some articles describing his situation. I describe it like this: bench dude until he gets better. I won't say get rid of him as of yet (he can be a beast when he's healthy and full of fire), but 2 months on the bench, while "giving him a taste" from time to time doesn't seem like a proper assessment. It just feels like a waste right now. I can only hope he does return to proper form, because if he is off, I will be the first one signing that petition to get him out of New Jerz.
In any case, I am very happy that my Nets are not in their rut anymore... but this being the Eastern Conference, things can change in an instant. I hope we can ride this wave a bit longer...
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Labels: Los Angeles Lakers, NJ Nets, Portland Trailblazers, recap, Seattle Supersonics
L23 v.5 Launch Mixtape
Download this mixtape that Enigmatik posted on the Boom. It's mixed by Mick Boogie, is helping push the new L23 V.5, and features loads of today's hot tracks, as well as a few exclusive remixes and such.
Tracklist:
Mick Boogie: The LB5 IntroBoom.
Sixth Sense: December 30th
Saigon and Jay-Z: C'mon Baby
Jay-Z and Nas: Success
Cassidy and Kanye West: Drink and My 2 Step
Ghostface: Celebrate
Lil Wayne and Juelz Santana: Duffle Bag Boy Remix
Young Jeezy: National Anthem
Shawty Lo and Young Jeezy: They Know
Al Fatz and Paul Wall: Main Attraction
Kanye West and Jay-Z: Everything I Am (Terry Urban Remix)
Nas and Jay-Z: Survivin' The Times (Mick Boogie Remix)
Jay-Z: Roc Boys
Kanye West: The Good Life
Kanye West and 50 Cent: Flashing Lights (Mick Boogie Remix)
50 Cent and Akon: Still Will
Freeway and Lil Wayne: Step Back
Octane and Illite: Dunk Low Pro
Wale: Nike Boots
Play Havoc: Witness
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TBLA. 2-10
Sunday, November 25, 2007
I had to wait a few hours to cool down after seeing the bulls lose their fourth straight game. The road trip was a complete disaster with the bulls picking up one win in six tries. I am completely embarassed to call the bulls my team and I am thisclose to packing it in for the '07-08 season.
I think it's safe to say that this week should be Scott Skiles' last week as coach of the bulls. I am sick and tired of reading the same inept quotes from him, game after game. This team is obviously learning nothing from its past mistakes and continues to find new and more embarassing ways to lose.
Yesterday, we caught an L against the Knicks. The Knicks. The muthaphuqin' Knicks. I don't even know where to begin with analysis of that massive L. We didn't even crack 80 points against the Knicks. The Isiah Thomas-led Knicks. Stephon Marbury's Knicks. The supermassive-payroll-havin', sexual harassment case-catchin' Knicks. When your team loses to the Knicks, go ahead and start booking hotel rooms in Secaucus.
Z-Bo and Eddy Curry are ready to slaughter an all-you-can-eat buffet after slaughtering the bulls:
The bulls brass thought it would be a good idea to hold the untradeable Luol Deng out of the game against the Knicks because they didn't think his back would hold up under the grind of back-to-back games. You know, since in the NBA you only have to play your best guys when they're perfectly healthy and the games that you sit them out don't really count. Anyways, Luol managed to work his way back in the line up and put up 21 and 9 in the losing effort. I guess that plan worked, eh Skiles?
Chris Bosh gleefully reviews the score in the final seconds of the Raptors' win over the bulls:
Let's see what else happened with our "best" players in the past two disgusting losses:
-Kirk Hinrich: 84 minutes, 26 points on 11-29 shooting, 3-9 from 3 point land, 1-1 from the free throw stripe; 6 rebounds, 11 assists, 5 turnovers, 8 fouls.
-Ben Gordon: 78 minutes, 30 points on 11-35 shooting, 1-6 from 3 point land, 7-7 from the free throw stripe; 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 7 turnovers, 4 fouls.
-Ben Wallace: 79 minutes, 8 points on 4-10 shooting, 0-1 from 3 point land, 0-2 from the free throw stripe; 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 5 fouls.
-Andres Nocioni: 72 minutes, 34 points on 11-30 shooting, 5-15 from 3 point land, 7-13 from the free throw stripe; 17 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 turnovers, 7 fouls.
-Tyrus Thomas: 34 minutes, 11 points on 4-13 shooting, 3-5 from the free throw stripe; 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 turnovers, 7 fouls.
These numbers are feces.
It is very safe to say that the bulls will not be among the elite teams in the NBA this season. I don't know where it all went wrong but it is very disturbing and very sad. The management of the bulls failed to address the teams' weaknesses coming into this season and those weaknesses have been exploited at every opportunity. The strengths that the bulls once had have vanished into the past and the only thing looming on the horizon is a shot at the number one draft pick in 2008. It is possible that the bulls can turn things around but there have been absolutely no signs that they are capable or even willing to get back to their winning brand of basketball.
If you'll excuse me, I will now eat my bulls fitted cap.
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Labels: Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, recap, Toronto Raptors
Houston Rockets Indmix
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Remember how I mentioned that the Houston Club All-Stars were looking forward to Diddy's party after catching an L, courtesy of the Mavericks? Well, here are some snapshots of a few of them being the life of the party. For good measure, I threw in a few photos of some groupie types as well. Coincidentally, the Rockets went down to Miami and caught another L. Mysteriously, there was no sign of Bonzi Wells or Stevie Franchise at Diddy's party. I think they got a head start in South Beach. Withouth further ado...
Sean "Diddy" Combs, lookin' like someone's chaperone.
Lil' Kim, before riding someone's Magic Stick later that evening.
T-Mac actually hyperextended his fingers while posing for this photo. He's listed as day-to-day.
Chuck Hayes, Mike James, and someone's weed carrier take in the sights and sounds of the party.
DeSagana Diop of the Dallas Mavericks surveys the groupie landscape. To the victors go the spoils, my friend!
and for some of the ladies of the evening:
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The top of the gal, 3rd from left, looks familiar...
...and here's why! I prefer it on this chica. Actually, I prefer it on the floor next to my bed, but that's another blog. Zing!
To quote my brother Fishbone - "And there it is..."
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Labels: Dallas Mavericks, Dem Rockets, Groupies, Houston Rockets, In Da Club, inDmix, We Be Clubbin'
Killer Crossover (Black Friday 2007)
Friday, November 23, 2007
- The NY Post says that, if the day were to ever come that Isaiah Thomas was fired from one or both of his current positions over at the Knicks, Chris Mullin is in the running for the GM position (and Marc Jackson as head coach). That's definitely a 180 in terms of leadership, but will it bring more weight in the W column?
- Rumor also has it that the Heat would be interested in Stephon Marbury, if the deal was right. How this would make any ounce of sense for the Heat is beyond me, but who knows...
- Gilbert Arenas, the Wizards' leading scorer, is going to be missing 3 months due to knee surgery. I guess he will have time to catch up on his online-poker hobby (habit?)... he also says that, once his contract expires this summer, he would love to re-sign with Washington. That's ride-or-die, forreal (BONUS: I hope you Fantasy Basketball owners have a good backup).
- Speaking of the Wizards, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe's number was recently retired by the Wizards. This always cracks me up: he played for the Baltimore Bullets, and while I understand that they became the Washington Bullets, who then became the Wizards, it just feels weird (kind of like those "throwback" Jordan/Bullets jerseys).
- For those of you who are undecided on what games to peep tonight, Dime has the rundown on the match-ups to check out on this Black Friday (likewise, The Triple Double has the best "bets" for tonight).
On the total flipside, I need a quality NBA game for the PS2. Something not too expensive, but combining a dope gameplay experience with loads of stat/managerial control. Any ideas?
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Labels: Killer Crossover
So Thankful
Thursday, November 22, 2007
You ever notice how when your team is getting stomped on, it's "damn, they suck", but when they win, it's "WE WON!"?!!? I lived that out this morning when I checked the boxscore of last night's six-game losing streak-snapping win, IN PORTLAND, with Vince Carter lighting a fire under my Nets, helping them eek out a score of 106-101. Jason Kidd grabbed his 90th(!!) career triple-double, RJ knocked out 30 points, and early word is out that Sean Williams is moving up in the rookie rankings for both the NBA and ESPN.
Hopefully, we can continue on this path. NetsDaily has a boatload of links (as per usual) pertaining to last night's game.
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Labels: NJ Nets, Portland Trailblazers, recap
NBA Live: Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks 11/21/07
What up y'all...this here's a little feature known as NBA Live where I drop my thoughts/recap after I attend an NBA game live and in the flesh. Like to hear it? Hear it go!
First of all, shout out to my boy Keith for hooking me up with the dope tickets. We got to the Toyota Center a little bit after tip-off and the Rockets were leading 8-4. It was relatively ho-hum, so I scanned the crowd to see if could find some recognizable faces and/or fly chicas. Among the recognizable faces - Sean Combs was in the house along with Grammy winning producer Bryan Michael Cox, Mario Williams and Andre Johnson of the Houston Texans were there as well, and Steve Francis was in the crowd as well. Huh? What's that you say? Steve Francis plays for the Rockets?! Get out of here!
Anyways, back to the first quarter action. It was pretty high scoring and the Rockets had looked good out there in transition. T-Mac got a nice dunk over Dirk NowiDallas looked pretty sluggish out there and I'd attribute that to their 24 point comeback in a victory over the Raptors the night before. They still managed to remain close throughout the first quarter, which ended 30-25 in the Rockets favor. My boy Keith is a die-hard Dallas fan which made for interesting interactions with the Rockets fans that were surrounding us. More on that later.
During a break in the action, the Rockets Power Dancers hit the floor and you know what? They got some dimes, yo. I may have to find one dime from every team's dance squad. This lady right here was the lady I selected as my Houston boo for the evening:
The action picked up in the second quarter as the Mavs got a little bit more life to them. Brandon "Big Mouth" Bass apparently got the green light from Avery Johnson because everytime he touched the ball he was looking to score. The rookie out of LSU wasn't shy at all out there and showed good poise. Keith got a kick out of Bass' play, yet wondered aloud as to why Bass was suddenly the go-to guy for the Mavs. I slowly sipped my beer as I pondered why my team was 2-8. But I digress. The Mavs pulled together to go into halftime with a one point lead.
Halftime, I called my boy King to tell him about the dimes that were in the house which led to this exchange:
E - Yo, son...they came out tonight.
King - GotDAYUM! There's some stunnas in there?
E - (watching a stallion pass) Donk.
Random black man who heard me and turned in the direction I was looking - DAMN!
E (to RBM) - Yessir!
King - Nothing brings men together like a nice, phat donk.
Say word, yo. Say word. By the way, that random black man had on some Dickies overalls lookin' like a train conductor or some shit. Out of all the gear to rock to the basketball game, he chose his train conductor 'fit. But I digress.
Back to the third quarter action where the shit talking between Keith and the Rockets fans escalated. The trash talk started out fairly good-natured, but as the game wore on the tempers started to flare up. The Mavs were absolutely atrocious in the third quarter as it appeared that no one would step up to put up much of a fight against the Rockets. Yao put in some serious work throughout the game and ended up with 30 points, 15 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 1 assist. More on Yao's game in a bit. The MVP of the league wasn't very aggressive throughout the course of the game and his game play showed me that the Mavs won't ever win a title behind the leadership of Dirk Nowitski. It's a young season, but Dirk should be playing like a man possessed after last season's debacle.It was around this time when Sean Combs decided to become a story larger than the game. It was truly hilarious when the arean announcer incorrectly identified Mario Williams as "Diddy" on the jumbotron. Good times.
At the start of the fourth quarter, the guys behind us continued to rag on my buddy, Keith. After being outscored 28-15 in the third quarter, Keith was non to pleased by the play of the Mavs. The dudes behind us continued to remind him that Dallas sucks and was a gay town, among other terms of endearment. I merely sipped my last drink as all this nonsense was swirling around me. More good times. I told Keith that if the Mavs didn't make some sort of run within the next 3 minutes (it was at about the 11 minute mark of the fourth), then they may as well pack it up and head back to Dallas. Well....guess what the Mavs did? Yep, they went on a nice run to pull to within about 5 or 6. Keith was loving it and the guys behind us were suddenly resorting to lame jokes about the city of Dallas. The Rockets pulled away for another few minutes, but to quote Rasheed Wallace "them butt holes got tighter and tighter” as crunch time approached. Yao performed well for most of the game but in the clutch his shots were suddenly shorter than they had been. T-Mac had a near triple-double, but wasn't aggressive enough in the final two minutes of the ball game and took a few questionable jumpers.
The key play was when the Mavs were down by 91-89 when Devin Harris drove hard to the hoop and was fouled by Yao for the and 1. The Mavs took the lead and never looked back. 100-94, game over. Mavs win. I think T-Mac, Bonzi Wells, Mike James, and Steve Francis (the Houston Club All-Stars) were all looking forward to Diddy's party at Hush later that night. As a matter of fact, I'm positive that Steve Francis was wearing his outfit for the evening underneath his Rockets' warm-ups. This game was a snapshot of typical Rockets basketball, ladies and gentlemen. The dudes behind us were pissed as Keith was gloating over his team's victory. Words were exchanged and the situation was about to escalate until they realized that a fight in Toyota Center wouldn't have been a good look.
All things considered, it was a decent game. After losing five games in a row, the Rockets no longer look like an elite team and the Mavericks showed that they can overcome adversity if they put their minds to it.
Posted byEnigmatik at 8:59 AM 1 comments
Labels: Dallas Mavericks, Dem Rockets, Houston Rockets, NBA Live, recap
D I S G U S T E D


Posted byFishbone at 5:58 AM 0 comments
Labels: baby, Dem Rockets
Come Fly With Me
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Any Michael Jordan fan who was a shorty in the late 80s/early 90s knows this video inside and out (or should). Come Fly With Me was the definitive story of MJ from childhood to NBA prominence. From the back cover:
You've never seen anything like this before. A tape that's all Michael Jordan--over 40 minutes on this electrifying videocassette. Michael Jordan: Come Fly with Me features: Rare footage from college. Spectacular highlights from his NBA career and All-Star games. Michael at home, on the golf course and in the air. Slam dunks and gravity defying shots galore. Exclusive footage available only on this video. The Whole Michael Jordan Story. See it to believe it.And some great soul put it up on YouTube... in 7 parts:
Part 1