Mark Cuban Throws the Stone and Owns It

Mark Cuban throws the stone and owns it by saying, "If I see a black kid in a hoodie...I'm walking to the other side..." The Dallas Mavericks owner in a meeting spoke about racism, and Donald Sterling's racist recording but Cuban's words ignited sharp reactions. Cuban did not stop there, "And if on that side of the street, there's a guy that has tattoos...white guy, bald head...I'm walking to the other side," per reports.

Cuban's stone throwing is at people, not just certain segments of the population. People are not perfect, have likes and dislikes "in one way or the other."

Cuban sent an apology to the Trayvon Martin clan, "in hindsight" different examples could have been used. Trayvon Martin was a teen in Florida whose life was taken (2012) by George Zimmerman serving as part of a neighborhood watch group. "I apologize to them" (Trayvon Martin's family) but "standby the words."

Mark Cuban throws the stone and owns it with Kenyon Martin. Cuban and Martin (Denver Nuggets forward) have different opinions on Cuban's words that was directed at Martin after a playoff of Game 3 with Dallas. Cuban apologized not only to Martin but to his mother as well per Cuban's blog.

The offending words came into play when Cuban disagreed with the official call, resulting in a win for the Nuggets, according to ESPN. Cuban pounded his feet on the court in response to the call, moved away from officials to somewhere near the stands. Some fan used the T word (thugs) in reference to the Nuggets Cuban said. Cuban was able to see Martin's mother from where he was, turned to her, "that includes your son."

Martin has one more version. Martin's take on it is Cuban's words were on the order of son and punk being used. Martin expected Cuban to have given him an apology privately, as well as "in person to his mother and himself." Martin is of the opinion that center of attention should be on coaches, players and the game.

Cuban throws the stone and owns it when he makes comments about, at, games or people. Is he exercising the right of free speech? Still, Cuban has not made it clear if he would vote with Adam Silver (NBA Commissioner) in a ban for life of Donald Sterling and his wife, Shelly.

Sources: 

ESPN

CNN

Chicago Tribune

No Apology for President Barack Obama

No apology for President Barack Obama from Robert Copeland, 82, whose the Wolfeboro, New Hampshire Police Commissioner that called President Obama the N-word. Copeland owns his words in an email to other Police Commissioners, "I believe I did use the 'N' word in reference to the current occupant of the Whitehouse."

A new resident, Jane O'Toole of 4 fours, heard a loud speaking Copeland make the racial slur about President Obama at a restaurant during March. O'Toole brought the incident to Town Manager David Owen in writing. Owen on Thursday shares insight, and mentions that Copeland's words were "reprehensible." Elected officials can not be removed, and he does not have the authority to dismiss an elected official. Owen suggests the issue would be addressed more at the Police Commission meeting.

Wolfeboro is a town of 6,300 people, and a total of 20 Black people reside in the town. The Wolfeboro Public Library filled with 100 plus people to address Copeland's racial slur about President Obama. People expressed sentiments of Copeland should resign. The Public Library Technician had not seen such ignited passion for an issue in many years. Joyce Davis could not recall in 40 years any issue that stirred up such emotion.

O'Toole were among people at the meeting, remarks from a public official like Copeland made are "inexcusable." She pointed out how it "reflects poorly on our town." Wolfeboro presents itself as a helpful and scenic place for people "who might wish to visit us for a few days, weeks or months," via Wolfeboro New Hampshire Touristism website. Wolfeboro is a place to retire, "for people from all over the U. S.," but some people are calling for a boycott per reports. 

No apology for President Barack Obama from Copeland for his use of the negative epithet is not coming. Copeland maintains that President Obama " meets and exceeds my criteria."

Owen and Wolfeboro Board of Selectmen disagreed with the "language" Copeland used and they are "appalled." The statement from Friday explains that Wolfeboro is a welcoming place. People in Wolfeboro as well as other people outside of the town want Copeland to resign.

No apology for President Barack Obama from Copeland, because Copeland refuses to give one. Some people like Frank Bader are not concerned by Copeland's words, and made fun of people who have a problem with Copeland's racist slur. Bader gave clues to how some feel by saying, Copeland just told of the "displeasure" he has "with the man who's in office."

Sources:

US News

UPI

Wolfeboro Touristism Website

V. Stiviano

V. Stiviano is Donald Sterling's (owner of the Los Angeles Clippers) "former assistant" who was verbally attacked by him on a leaked recording for an Instagram photo of Magic Johnson, Rachel Rodriquez (Stiviano's friend) and Stiviano, via TMZ.

Sterling objects to Stiviano, who is Mexican and Black, exposing herself in photos with Black people on Instagram, especially Magic Johnson. The photo with Stiviano and Johnson upset Sterling, but Sterling insists now, "I'm not a racist." 

Sterling could not understand why Stiviano "want to broadcast" any relationship with Black people. Sterling and Johnson have known of each other for more than 20 years, but how close the two are is not clear.

Stiviano was heard on the recording explaining that it was a "picture with someone she admirers." Sterling admits to being knowledgeable of Johnson. "He should be admired...," but Sterling feels "it's too bad you can't admire him privately." Sterling has a specific request for Stiviano, " but don't put him on an Instagram for the world to see..." The recording goes on to state, "And don't bring him to my games..."

The recording was talked about around the water cooler to people on social media sharing their opinions. Some people were not shocked like Shaun Livingston, played for the Clippers three seasons, who was not "surprised." Livingston went on to say, it "tells the same story as what's been told" on record, per reports. 

V. Stiviano is being looked at for extortion by law enforcement, but she and the law have had previous encounters. Stiviano, in 2002, was sacked with a petty theft arrest in Los Angeles, but received probation, per court documents. Stiviano, in Santa Monica, 2004, found herself arrested on a  charge of felony burglary and petty theft. Los Angeles police, again in 2010, arrested Stiviano for possession of a controlled substance. One more time in 2012, Stiviano drove while under the influence (DUI).

Shelly Sterling, Donald Sterling's estranged wife as well as part owner of Los Angeles Clippers spoke to Barbara Walters about the situation. Sterling's wife have been trying to depart from him for many years.

"For the last 20 years, I've been seeing attorneys for a divorce," Sterling's wife. She was given the advice, "Not now," by a financial advisor. Sterling's wife made it clear that she "will fight" to hold onto her half of the Clippers ownership. She is suing Stiviano.

Donald Sterling weighs in on his position about the leaked recording to an Anderson Cooper interview, Monday. Sterling pointed the finger at Magic Johnson for the just now presenting his side. "Don't do anything. I know the girl," Sterling said was Johnson's instructions. "I'm waiting and waiting. I think he wanted me just to do nothing, so he could buy the team."

Sterling had a message for the people who were hurt by his remarks on the leaked recording. The reason he allowed the interview with Anderson Cooper was to "ask for forgiveness for all the people" that have been hurt.

Magic Johnson, in an Anderson Cooper interview too, stated that he did not know Stiviano. Stiviano took a picture with him like "millions" of people. Sterling wanted Johnson to accompany him on the Barbara Walters show, but Johnson refused. Johnson did not understand why he was stirred into the conflict between Stiviano Sterling, but said he would pray for Sterling.

V. Stiviano has been known to go by the names of: Maria Monica Perez Gallegos, Vanessa Maria Perez, Maria Valdez, Monica Gallegos and Maria Vanessa Perez. The weeks to come can only show who V. Stiviano is, and what her name is too, maybe. Rapper Maseratimet betrayed Sterling by leaking recordings, according to reports.

Frank Taaffe's Buzz on Former Bf George Zimmerman

Frank Taaffe's buzz on former best friend (bf) George Zimmerman is that Zimmerman profiled Trayvon Martin on that rainy night, and Zimmerman should have been found guilty of Martin's murder. Taaffe is a former neighbor, bf and one of the most ardent supporters of Zimmerman. Zimmerman's stance about the shooting of 17-year-old (at the time) Martin was self defense, by which a Florida jury acquitted him.

Taaffe, too, was a part of the neighborhood volunteer watch group, but has a different view of things, now. Taaffe points out how Zimmerman stalked, hunted and shot Martin. "He racially profiled Trayvon Martin that night," Taaffe. A white teen would not have met such resistance from Zimmerman. "A white kid on a cell phone, walking through our neighborhood, he wouldn't have stayed on him," Taaffe continued.

In 2013, Taaffe challenged Nancy Grace (HLN tv) on the point of Zimmerman not being the person who     made the fatal error. Taaffe hops on Zimmerman's police statement that it was not Zimmerman's fault.

The question to Taaffe was on the order of, explain how Zimmerman became the victim, Nancy Grace. "He is jumped by Trayvon," Taaffe. 

Taaffe shared his feelings about how nice Zimmerman was when given the opportunity. "George is a congenial, admirable person," Taaffe to news outlet.

The year 2014 rolls around, "What I know of George Zimmerman and his tendencies and also my opinion is that he racially profiled" Martin, per Taaffe. Taaffe is aiming to set the record right, reportedly.

Frank Taaffe's buzz on former bf George Zimmerman is he has a need to clear the conscience with no book offer or special deal about to happen. Taaffe sent an apology to the Martin family: "I'm sorry..." Some are skeptical of Taaffe's motives, according to reports.

Snapchat Buzz On

Snapchat is  an application (app) to exchange videos, text, photos and drawings. The app is free to download on Android and iOS smart devices. Teens  and young adult, specifically those users 13 through 23 years old, know all about Snapchat’s buzz, according to data. Snapchat is more popular in the U.S. There’s the 40 plus getting interested in Snapchat, according to reports. Snapchat’s buzz is on.

Snapchat allows users to pick the number of friends to send messages to by text as well as how long he or she sees it. The images does a fading away process but a friend can take a screen-shot. A screen-shot is when a user records what’s on the monitor using a computer’s software. Snapchat brings it to your attention if a screen-shot is taken of your image.

Still, disappearing images have some online privacy protection groups and parents concerned. The disappearing images can take the form of sexting, cyber bullying, offensive behavior, posting photos that reveal too much. Some feel it promotes negative behavior because there’s no path to prove an offensive act occurred.  There’s an increase in sexting. Sexting is sharing images with some nudity, texts with terms involving adult themes to X rated ones. Snapchat’s developers maintain that it’s not embracing sexting  and any type of pornographic material need not come their way.

There’s been some controversy about whether or not Snapchat’s messages really vanish, to never be seen again. Snapchat has been accused of not being honest with customers who trust that their photos are being destroyed in a matter of seconds within viewing but not according to the Electronic Privacy Information Center. The Electronic Privacy Information Center filed, with the Federal Trade Commission, against Snapchat. Still, allegations and suits filed has not stopped Snapchat’s buzz.

Snapchat’s paper-work indicates its servers holds onto the last 200 messages or snaps sent and received by a user, but no content is kept. If it’s looked at by the user, the messages hang around for 30 days. The complaint was filed the 9th of May 2013. The disappearing images feature makes Snapchat stand out from the rest.

Let’s look closer at the buzz on Snapchat in regard to how it works. First you select the friends you’re going to communicate with and then find the large circular button sitting on your screen which is your camera. Tap it to take an image and then add text or what’s needed. Snapchat records a video by holding the button down while recording. Images and videos can be saved by the user.

The buzz on Snapchat is that it’s going to a new level. It can be considered an upgrade to other apps. Snapchat is going to allow users to chat through its messaging services. Yes, in real-time. It’s scheduled to happen soon. Messaging apps are the buzz, climbing in popularity. People are wanting to, not just to chat, but share photos of a shooter or another kind of video injustice. Life demands more and Snapchat is jumping in to provide just that. Also, there’s a need for people to talk in real-time for so many reasons.

The buzz on Snapchat is it’s aiming at meeting a need by providing the means to instant messaging, especially when so many teens have availed themselves to Snapchat.

Original post: http://guardianlv.com/2014/05/snapchat-buzz-on/