sho Covid-19: Bata to donate one million pairs of shoes to healthcare workers, volunteers By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T08:07:18+05:30 The donation will impact a number of countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia-Pacific, including India. Full Article
sho Delhi HC restrains Campus from selling shoe range on Puma’s copyright plaint By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T11:14:48+05:30 Campus Activewear is part of the Synergy Action Group that sells 100,000 pairs of shoes every day through more than 50,000, mostly third-party, outlets, according to Action Shoes’ website. Full Article
sho Muted show at Titan no cause for worry, rebound likely in H2 By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-10T08:38:52+05:30 No large-cap company in the FMCG/ retail space is offering growth visibility as high as Titan. Full Article
sho Offline phone retailers approach home ministry to restart shops By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-17T20:41:35+05:30 “We recommend allowing all physical shops dealing on sales, repair and service activity of mobile phones, mobile devices (laptops and tablets) and their supporting accessories to be opened on a limited basis (three days a week for five hours) with limited number of staff,” AIMRA said in an April 17 letter to union home minister Amit Shah. Full Article
sho Durables, electronic items to feature high on shoppers' list post lockdown: Croma By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-12T23:24:11+05:30 Products such as laptops, smartphones and printers have become crucial for those working from home, while household appliances like washing machines, ACs, TVs and vacuum cleaners are now more important than ever for households. Full Article
sho Cardboard box makers shut shop due to lack of regulation, input cost hike By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-03-24T22:25:56+05:30 About a fourth of the corrugated box makers in the country are in danger of shutting down over the next few months as they are unable to pass on cost pressures to their clients. Full Article
sho Lockdown hit fashion retail should rely on survival instincts & gear-up for the new normal By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-22T17:49:30+05:30 Once markets are reopened, the industry would also be braving a changing consumer spending behavior and capacity. There could be a major lag before sales begin to pick up. Fashion as a commodity is also perishable. It may be very difficult to sell the loaded inventories in warehouses, and heavy discounts would not be an attractive option at a time of slim profit margins. Full Article
sho H&M set to permanently close eight shops in Italy By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-29T13:50:53+05:30 The outbreak has forced the world's second-biggest fashion retailer to temporarily close stores in more than a dozen markets, including all its shops in Italy. Full Article
sho Masks, sanitisers can be sold at fair price shops: Delhi food minister By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-21T14:32:46+05:30 Officials are already taking necessary action against black-marketers and hoarders as per law under the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act. The minister said the practice of social distancing must be followed while distributing ration among beneficiaries, who should be asked to maintain a distance of at least one metre between them. Full Article
sho How Under Armour can kick back at Adidas’ shoe game By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-04-21T09:13:40+05:30 Adidas’s resurgence couldn’t have come at a worse time for Under Armour, which was just gaining a foothold in the sneaker business in US. Full Article
sho Letters: Castlemilk deserves a shopping centre fit for 21st century By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 AS someone who has lived in Castlemilk for many years and indeed written to the Glasgow Evening Times (in the past) outlining the very lack of decent shops here, I truly hope that Stefan King’s G1 Group (which has taken over the Braes shopping centre) is committed to its regeneration. Full Article
sho Opinion: Endangered Bird Couple Returns To Chicago's Shore By www.northernpublicradio.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:59:00 +0000 Monty and Rose met last year on a beach on the north side of Chicago. Their attraction was intense, immediate, and you might say, fruitful. Somewhere between the roll of lake waves and the shimmer of skyscrapers overlooking the beach, Monty and Rose fledged two chicks. They protected their offspring through formative times. But then, in fulfillment of nature's plan, they parted ways, and left the chicks to make their own ways in the world. Monty and Rose are piping plovers, an endangered species of bird of which there may only be 6,000 or 7,000 in the world, including Monty, Rose and their chicks. They were the first piping plovers to nest in Chicago in more than 60 years. After their chicks fledged, they drifted apart. Rose went off to Florida for the winter, and Monty made his way to the Texas coast. They'd always have the North Side, but were each on their own in a huge, fraught world. And then, just a few days ago, Monty and Rose were sighted again, on the same patch of sand on Full Article
sho RSVP Now: James Cotton playing a free show on Friday, September 6 at the TLA By mississippibluesproject.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 16:16:22 +0000 The legendary James Cotton is playing a free show at the TLA on South Street in Philadelphia on Friday, September 6. It’s the finale concert of the year long Mississippi Blues Project and will be hosted by Jonny Meister, host […] Full Article Event News & Updates Featured James Cotton
sho The DeKalb Community Shows Support Through Fundraising By www.northernpublicradio.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:21:44 +0000 The coronavirus crisis has changed the way we congregate but it hasn’t changed the way we come together. The DeKalb community is supporting nonprofits that provide much needed services to the community. The Give DeKalb County campaign, a 24-hour fundraiser, takes place May 7. Ben Bingle is the director of the DeKalb County nonprofit partnership. He said they’ve had to cancel their walk-in donation option due to COVID-19. This option was replaced with a mail-in one. Bingle said this change hasn’t impacted the generosity of the community. “We’ve seen a really strong response so far through the mail,” he said. “And so, we believe we’re going to have a very strong turnout.” Bingle said donors can also support by using the Give DeKalb County website or their mobile phones. He said the website will include profiles for each organization. Bingle suggested that the community may not even know what services are out there for them and the profiles allow them to see what’s available. “It’s Full Article
sho o2 Academy Glasgow cancels more shows as they work to reschedule By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:30:59 +0100 ONE of Glasgow's biggest music venues has announced that all shows will be postponed until May 7 but insist they will do their best to reschedule performances. Full Article
sho Juniors: Beith's Ryan Docherty out to make amends for Lochee shock By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 23:01:16 +0000 Beith defensive mainstay Ryan Docherty has called today’s Macron Scottish Junior Cup clash against Kello Rovers “a great opportunity” as he and his team-mates prepare to go toe-to-toe with the rank outsiders for a place in this season’s semi-finals. Full Article
sho Kelme Scottish Amateur Cup quarter-final results in full as Eastfield and Shortlees make it through By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:02:42 +0000 Saturday’s much-anticipated Kelme Scottish Amateur Cup quarter-finals lived up to expectation. Storm Jorge also proved a formidable opponent, with three of the games played in horrendous conditions. Full Article
sho Glasgow comedians Ashley Storrie and friends on pre-lockdown adventures in new show, 'Up for It' By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0100 Glasgow certainly looked different before the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
sho Gerry Cinnamon reschedules Hampden Park show until 2021 By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:24:25 +0100 GLASGOW rocker Gerry Cinnamon has rescheduled his biggest city gig to date at the 50-000 capacity Hampden Park. Full Article
sho Loose Women: ITV confirm when new episodes of lunchtime show will air By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 ITV bosses have confirmed when their popular daytime show Loose Women will return with new episodes. Full Article
sho From Scottish martyrs for the Protestant faith to rival archbishops By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0100 IN this continuing history of Glasgow we have reached the time of the Reformation, and the city played an important role in the whole process of turning a Roman Catholic nation into a Protestant country. Full Article
sho WWE Glasgow show latest to be postponed due to lockdown By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0100 A WRESTLING event set to be held at the SSE Hydro has been postponed. Full Article
sho Coronavirus: Glasgow's King's Theatre and Theatre Royal suspend shows until June By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:29:34 +0100 TWO city theatres have suspended all shows until the end of June. Full Article
sho Catriona Stewart: The demise of the O2 ABC is a scandal Glasgow should avoid By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 HOW many hearts have been broken under that disco ball? Full Article
sho Glasgow University Charity Fashion Show raises thousands for Glasgow Women’s Aid By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 STUDENTS at Glasgow University raised thousands for Glasgow Women's Aid at the Charity Fashion Show. Full Article
sho Shortening The Distance: Staying Connected During Coronavirus Through Zoom Happy Hours By www.krcc.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:48:30 +0000 During this time of social distancing, finding ways to stay connected to the people in our lives is essential. Our project, "Shortening the Distance," focuses on how the people in our community are reaching out to their neighbors, friends and loved ones. Full Article
sho Shortening The Distance: Walsenburg Historian Reflects On The Great Depression And Today’s Pandemic By www.krcc.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:57:14 +0000 With all that's going on in the world right now, we wondered what life experience and family history might be able to tell us. As part of KRCC's Shortening the Distance project, producer Shanna Lewis got in touch with historian Carolyn Newman. She's 88 years old and has lived in the same house in Walsenburg for 60 years. Full Article
sho The Case of the Vanishing Firefish - California Symphony: Brahms Fest - Snapshot @ West Edge Opera By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 22:22:27 +0000 This week, on another web-exclusive edition of Open Air, KALW’s weekly radio magazine for the Bay Area performing arts, host David Latulippe talks with co-founder and director Vinita Sud Belani from theatre company EnActe Arts, about The Case of the Vanishing Firefish , a fantasy fiction voyage inspired by both Harry Potter and The Da Vinci Code . Full Article
sho Police Identify Suspected Dayton, Ohio, Shooter; 9 Dead, 27 Injured By www.krcc.org Published On :: Sun, 04 Aug 2019 08:33:00 +0000 Police have identified 24-year-old white male Connor Betts from Bellbrook, Ohio, as the shooter who claimed nine lives and injured 27 others in Dayton, Ohio, early on Sunday morning. Among the nine dead was the shooter's sister, Megan Betts, 22, said Lt. Col. Matt Carper at a news conference Sunday. In addition to Betts' sister, Carper offered a complete list of the people who were among those killed in the brief but brutal shooting: Lois L. Oglesby, 27; Saeed Saleh, 38; Derrick R. Fudge, 57; Logan M. Turner, 30; Nicholas P. Cumer, 25; Thomas J. McNichols, 25; Beatrice N. Warren-Curtis, 36; Monica E. Brickhouse, 39. Carper denied suggestions that the victims were targeted. "Due to the very short timeline of violence, it's hard to imagine that there was much discrimination in the shooting," he said. "It happened in a very short amount of time." Carper offered no other details about the shooter; however, a LinkedIn profile belonging to someone of the same name and who is listed as living Full Article
sho Tyson's Largest Pork Plant Reopens As Tests Show Surge In Coronavirus Cases By www.kosu.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:51:00 +0000 A meat-packing plant in Waterloo, Iowa, where a coronavirus outbreak exploded a few weeks ago, resumed operations on Thursday after a two-week closure. The reopening of Tyson Foods' largest U.S. pork plant came the same day that health officials in Black Hawk County, where the plant is located, announced that 1,031 of the plant's estimated 2,800 employees have tested positive for the virus. That's higher than previous estimates by state officials. Tony Thompson, sheriff of Black Hawk County, was among the public officials who called for the Waterloo facility to shut down temporarily. His call to close the plant came after he first toured the facility on April 10. Thompson says that when he toured the plant then, he "fully expected" to see barriers, masks and other personal protective equipment in place. That wasn't the case. "What I saw when we went into that plant was an absolute free-for-all," he says. "Some people were wearing bandannas. Some people were wearing surgical masks. .... Full Article
sho Short On Outdoor Space? Try A Container Garden. By www.iowapublicradio.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 13:18:58 +0000 Gardening isn’t limited to sprawling backyards and hand-built raised beds. With just a few buckets, pails or pots you can transform even the smallest balcony or patio into a healthy and diverse container garden bursting with spring flavor. Full Article
sho Hundreds of short-legged pups celebrate Corgi Con By www.kalw.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 23:58:58 +0000 Corgi Con is a semi-annual celebration of short, sausage-shaped dogs called Corgis. Hundreds of dogs and their families descend on Ocean Beach for a day of events and festivities. Full Article
sho Tyson's Largest Pork Plant Reopens As Tests Show Surge In Coronavirus Cases By www.iowapublicradio.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:50:00 +0000 A meat-packing plant in Waterloo, Iowa, where a coronavirus outbreak exploded a few weeks ago, resumed operations on Thursday after a two-week closure. The reopening of Tyson Foods' largest U.S. pork plant came the same day that health officials in Black Hawk County, where the plant is located, announced that 1,031 of the plant's estimated 2,800 employees have tested positive for the virus. That's higher than previous estimates by state officials. Tony Thompson, sheriff of Black Hawk County, was among the public officials who called for the Waterloo facility to shut down temporarily. His call to close the plant came after he first toured the facility on April 10. Thompson says that when he toured the plant then, he "fully expected" to see barriers, masks and other personal protective equipment in place. That wasn't the case. "What I saw when we went into that plant was an absolute free-for-all," he says. "Some people were wearing bandannas. Some people were wearing surgical masks. .... Full Article
sho Should You Podcast with a Cohost? – TAP323 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:00:27 +0000 Should you podcast alone, or get a cohost? Cohosts can make some things easier, some things harder. Here's help you to pick what's right for your podcasting. Full Article Audio cohosts collaboration planning preparation production promotion
sho Should You Launch a Podcast with Multiple Episodes? – TAP329 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 12:00:01 +0000 A podcast launch can be fun and jumpstart momentum for growth. Starting your podcasting with multiple episodes is often advised, but is it right for you? Full Article Audio consistency engagement launch marketing New & Noteworthy promotion SEO stats
sho Why You Should NOT Publish Audio Podcasts on YouTube – TAP332 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:00:25 +0000 Many podcasting tools offer the ability to automatically crosspost your audio podcast to YouTube. Here are eleven reasons I think you shouldn't do that. Full Article Audio
sho Should You Use the Gutenberg Editor on Your WordPress Website? – TAP338 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:00:56 +0000 Switching to the Gutenberg Editor was probably the most controversial change in WordPress's history. I'll help you decide whether you should start using Gutenberg for your podcast's WordPress website. Full Article Audio editing Gutenberg production WordPress WordPress plugins
sho Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the 2020 Presidential Race and Why We Should Break up Homeland Security By www.wnyc.org Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:00:00 -0400 It’s hard to recall a newly elected freshman representative to Congress who has made a bigger impact than Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Her primary victory for New York’s Fourteenth District seat—as a young woman of color beating out a long-established white male incumbent—was big news, and Ocasio-Cortez has been generating headlines almost daily ever since. Practically the day she took her seat in Congress, Ocasio-Cortez became the hero of the left wing of the Democrats and a favored villain of Fox News and the right. She battled Nancy Pelosi to make the Green New Deal a priority, and has been involved with a movement to launch primary challenges against centrist or right-leaning Democrats. Like Bernie Sanders, she embraces the label of democratic socialism and supports free college education for all Americans. She has called for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She joined David Remnick in the New Yorker Radio Hour studio on July 5th, just after her trip to the border to examine migrant-detention facilities. Remnick and Ocasio-Cortez spoke about why she courted controversy by referring to some facilities as “concentration camps”; why she thinks the Department of Homeland Security is irredeemable; and whether Joe Biden is qualified to be President, given his comments about colleagues who supported forms of segregation. “Issues of race and gender are not extra-credit points in being a good Democrat,” she says. “They are a core part of the ... competencies that a President needs. . . . Where are you on understanding the people that live in this country?” Full Article alexandria_ocasio_cortez democratic_primary department_of_homeland_security donald_trump history immigration immigration_and_customs_enforcement politics
sho Senator Michael Bennet on His Long-Shot Bid for the Presidency By www.wnyc.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 In May, the Colorado senator Michael Bennet became the nineteenth Democrat to announce that he was running for the Party’s Presidential nomination. He is among the most experienced and respected candidates: prior to his decade as a Democratic senator from a purple state, he was the chief of staff to the governor, and, before that, the superintendent of Denver Public Schools. He is the kind of moderate many voters say that they’re seeking. Still, Bennet has struggled to make his voice heard when much of the attention is being lavished on the progressives in the race. Senator Bennet joins Dorothy Wickenden to discuss why he is running for President, the trials of being a political underdog, and his ideas about how to restore America in an age of broken politics. Full Article 2020_presidential_election democratic_party history michael_bennet politics
sho In the Wake of a Mass Shooting, Dayton’s Mayor, Nan Whaley, Takes the National Stage By www.wnyc.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Earlier this month, a gunman killed nine people and injured nearly thirty more in Dayton, Ohio. The shooting in Dayton, the 251st mass shooting in the United States this year, took place only hours before an even deadlier mass shooting in El Paso, Texas. As the city reeled, its mayor, Nan Whaley, was suddenly rocketed into prominence as both a spokesperson for Dayton and a figure in the national conversation about gun violence. Paige Williams, who met with Nan Whaley after the shooting, joins Eric Lach to discuss the role of local officials in times of national tragedy. Full Article dayton donald_trump gun_control history mass_shooting nan_whaley ohio politics sherrod_brown
sho In a Nightmare Scenario, How Should We Decide Who Gets Care? By www.wnyc.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0400 In northern Italy, doctors were forced to begin rationing ventilators and other equipment—a nightmare scenario that could become a reality for medical staff in the United States soon; New York has projected ventilator shortages in the thousands per week. David Remnick talks with Philip Rosoff, a professor of Medicine at Duke University and a scholar of bioethics who has studied rationing. Rosoff believes medical institutions must also consider the needs of those who can’t be saved, and suggests that hospitals should stock up on drugs to ease suffering at the end of life. Rosoff notes that the U.S. medical system puts an emphasis on “go for broke” care at all costs, and is poorly prepared for those kinds of decisions, which leave hospital workers with an acute sense of “moral distress.” “If we’re smart, we would have institutional guidelines and plans in place ahead of time,” Rosoff says. “The way not to make [a rationing decision] is to make it arbitrarily, capriciously, unilaterally, and at the bedside in the moment.” Full Article covid_19 health healthcare [lc] life medical_ethics politics
sho Youtube travel show - video camera By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:25:59 -0800 A low budget one man type of travel show, similar to "Bald and Bankrupt". What sort of camera setup would you use? I am looking to buy camera and all related gear but it seem like there are a lot of conflicting aspects in terms of what would best work. Please give me your own opinion and advice, here are some of my key criteria:1) I am thinking it has to have the option for mic jack / external mic, relying on the built in mic seems to often give really shitty audio.2) Size, as compact as possible, needs to be easy to tote around while travelling3) Price - not so much that I cannot spend the $$$, I guess "discreet" is more the thing... where I will be shooting there could be thieves as well as police or other officials that would think "journalism" if they see a really pro looking setup.When I look up "prosumer" level cameras I see fairly bulky and fancy looking units. Again my main concern here is I do not want to look too juicy to thieves, and I need to be able to work in places where border guards will not immediately think "journalist" and police and others will think more "tourist who just happens to have good gear".Oh, and:1) one man show, so all auxilliary gear etc needs to fit in like a backpack or large tote bag2) needs to be digital, such that uploading footage to the cloud is easy3) should be flexible such that it is easy to point and shoot throughout travels, as well as set up like on a tripod for properly framed scenesIf I am thinking about this entirely wrong, please tell me that, too.If you think "just shoot with your phone" that is kind of off the table, I want to be producing semi-pro quality video and audio when I do this.So please, tell me, what would you buy? Full Article camera video youtube prosumer HD resolved
sho Opinion: Endangered Bird Couple Returns To Chicago's Shore By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:59:00 +0000 Monty and Rose met last year on a beach on the north side of Chicago. Their attraction was intense, immediate, and you might say, fruitful. Somewhere between the roll of lake waves and the shimmer of skyscrapers overlooking the beach, Monty and Rose fledged two chicks. They protected their offspring through formative times. But then, in fulfillment of nature's plan, they parted ways, and left the chicks to make their own ways in the world. Monty and Rose are piping plovers, an endangered species of bird of which there may only be 6,000 or 7,000 in the world, including Monty, Rose and their chicks. They were the first piping plovers to nest in Chicago in more than 60 years. After their chicks fledged, they drifted apart. Rose went off to Florida for the winter, and Monty made his way to the Texas coast. They'd always have the North Side, but were each on their own in a huge, fraught world. And then, just a few days ago, Monty and Rose were sighted again, on the same patch of sand on Full Article
sho Revit: Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT In this series, there's a little something for every Revit designer—beginners and seasoned users alike. Each video focuses on a specific tip, trick, or troubleshooting technique within Revit. Do you import CAD files and want to achieve consistency? Want to get more from your dimensions? Need to check all of the views in a project and see if the settings are correct? Want to consistently configure crop boxes across the entire project? What about getting all the parameters in your family content in just the right order? These are just some of the topics in store. With a new video every week, you are sure to find something useful to add to your growing arsenal of Revit tools and techniques.Notes: The exercise files included with this course can be opened in the latest version of Revit. If you are using an older version, some files may be incompatible. Because this is an ongoing series, viewers will not receive a certificate of completion. (Author: Paul F. Aubin) Full Article
sho Grasshopper: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Since its inception, the Grasshopper plugin for Rhino 3D has consistently grown in popularity with designers. This graphical algorithm editor boasts capabilities that make the process of creating complex 3D models less tedious and more efficient. In this series, instructor Walter Zesk shows you how to work even smarter with this powerful plugin. Get techniques that can help you resolve common challenges in Grasshopper and make the most out of its capabilities. Tune in every week for a new tip.Note: Because this is an ongoing series, viewers will not receive a certificate of completion. Full Article
sho Photoshop Redo: Giving a Boxy Colonial Charm By www.thisoldhouse.com Published On :: Jun 14 2016 09:05:00AM A reworked entry porch adds curb appeal and character to a no-frills facade Full Article
sho Should You Break a Promise to the Devil? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT We are told to keep promises and vows, but what if you've made a big mistake when making that vow? God forgives sins! Full Article Pastor Doug's Weekly Message
sho Former Fort Worth Officer Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Of Woman In Her Home By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:17:00 +0000 Like a lot of young women her age, 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson had a date Friday night — but unlike many of her peers, Jefferson's date was with her 8-year-old nephew. They were enjoying a heated video game that went into the early hours of Saturday when police arrived at the house Jefferson shared with her mother. Officers were responding to a nonemergency call from James Smith, a neighbor who knew Jefferson's mother was not well. (Jefferson, a pre-med graduate of Xavier University, had moved home to care for her ailing parent, who was in the hospital recovering from unspecified injuries.) Smith was worried when he saw doors to the Jefferson home wide open late at night. Despite the nonemergency nature of the call, two police officers crept up to the house unannounced, their flashlights sweeping the yard. Then one spotted Jefferson peering out of a window. In body camera footage released by the Fort Worth Police Department, an officer can be heard shouting, " Put your hands up! Full Article
sho Fort Worth Interim Police Chief 'Deeply Sorry' For Fatal Shooting By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 20:07:00 +0000 Updated at 8:11 p.m. ET The interim chief of the Fort Worth Police Department apologized on Tuesday to the family of Atatiana Jefferson in the aftermath of her fatal shooting by a police officer while she was in her home. "This incident has eroded the trust that we have built with our community and we must now work even harder to ensure that trust is restored," said Interim Police Chief Ed Kraus. Aaron Dean, the officer who shot Jefferson, resigned from the department and has been charged with murder . Kraus said that there is "absolutely no excuse" for the incident and that Dean will be held responsible for his actions. He asked the Fort Worth community to not allow the incident to reflect poorly on the entire police department. "The officers are hurting," he said. "They try hard every day to try to make this city better." Jefferson's family is calling for an independent investigation so that the Fort Worth Police Department is not investigating itself. The mayor told NPR she Full Article
sho Bookshop vs Amazon By metatalk.metafilter.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:49:13 GMT Hey, have we thought about switching up our affiliate links (at least for books) from Amazon to Bookshop? It's apparently a platform for indie bookshops set up specifically to keep them afloat and to break Amazon's stranglehold over online book purchases.Bookshop is designed for generating affiliate revenue. Our team is working to build a network of publishers, authors, bookstagrammers, celebrity book clubs, and other media sites to target socially-conscious online consumers who are not yet buying their books online through an independent bookstore. Pros: - It's a B-Corp and supports indie bookstores and it isn't Amazon, so almost certainly more in line with MeFi's moral compass (at least until a couple of years down the line, when we find out that they've sold out to a PE consortium led by Northrop Grumman or whatever); - More affiliate cash (10.0% vs 4.5% for Amazon); - Seems to be on the level, with big affiliates already (NYT, Slate and Vox per the insidehook article) - Presumably can be achieved at relatively low cost and posters could link to whichever they prefer / we could always switch back to Amazon. Cons: - The affiliate scheme is kind of complex? I don't know anything about affiliate marketing but it's explained in their FAQ for anyone who does. I don't really get the pool part, although it sounds great?; - Currently don't ship internationally (although I always use Amazon dot com links on here anyway, rather than a local site, and Bookshop apparently intends to add this functionality anyway); - Don't do ebooks, audiobooks, secondhand books, store merch, etc (although again, they apparently intend to); - Don't sell cookware and electronics and shoes and so on, although of course we still have Amazon; - Possibly more expensive than Amazon and less convenient for Mefites with Prime; - Probably a load of other things that haven't occurred to me. Is this something worth experimenting with? Full Article