It solves the portability problem (at least in places with connectivity, which is, increasingly, everywhere). How the iPad Could Kill Newspapers Richard J. Tofel February 13, 2010 connectivity is connectivity, and still requires Verizon's network to work.
Ghetto Bird. Ghetto Bird - A fakie hardflip late backside 180. Coined by Kareem Campbell, hence the name. A Chetty Thomas is a hardflip late back 180. Might have done one on a banked hip at the PSA contest in the 90's. It was in the Star and Bars video. I think.
Bird fans Dan Patrick and Craig Kilborn of ESPN helped popularize the nickname on SportsCenter. Bill Fitch, Larry's first NBA coach, called Bird Kodak after the popular camera at the time, since he had the ability to mentally take photos and be aware of where all 10 players were on the court at any time.