for Under Armour lifts profit forecast on cost savings, shares surge By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:22:48 +0530 Under Armour's shares surged 20% after the company raised its annual profit forecast, driven by cost-cutting measures and a focus on full-price sales. Founder and CEO Kevin Plank's strategy of reducing discounts and inventory helped boost gross margins, signaling a potential turnaround for the sportswear brand. Full Article
for Nutrition startup Nutrabay forays into ayurvedic market, launches Shilajit By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0530 He further claimed that the product is launched at a 15 per cent lower price compared to the existing products in the market. “We are retaining lower margins than other brands and it works for us, as we spend much less in marketing,” commented Shreyans Jain, co-founder, Nutrabay. Full Article
for If I am zero to one for Nykaa, Anchit is one to 100 and that makes us a good fit: Adwaita Nayar By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:46:01 +0530 Adwaita and Anchit Nayar, leaders at Nykaa, highlight their complementary roles in driving the company's success. They share insights on India's consumer tech and quick commerce growth, Nykaa's rapid expansion in warehouse capacity, and plans for same-day or next-day delivery, leveraging their efficient capital use and market competition to build the category. Full Article
for Coty sees annual profit at low end of forecast as mass beauty demand slows By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0530 Coty expects lower annual profit than previously forecasted. Demand for beauty products is slowing down in the US and Australia. Consumers are choosing essential products over beauty items. Coty's prestige fragrance segment, however, reported a 9% rise in sales. This is due to new launches such as Burberry Goddess and Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild fragrances. Full Article
for Elf Beauty lifts annual forecasts on resilient cosmetics demand, shares up By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:25:27 +0530 Net sales rose 40% to $301.1 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with analysts' average estimates of $285.8 million, as per data compiled by LSEG. Full Article
for Fragrance brand Nisara forays into UAE market By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:27:45 +0530 Luxury fragrance brand Nisara has appointed Beauty Brands Global DMCC as its exclusive distributor in the UAE. The partnership aims to leverage Beauty Brands Global's market expertise to establish Nisara's presence in the region. Nisara plans to offer its products through both online and offline channels, targeting the UAE's appreciation for luxury goods. Full Article
for FirstCry set to file final papers for $3-3.5 billion IPO By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:28:14 +0530 FirstCry, a baby and mother care product retailer, will list likely at a $3-3.5 billion valuation, sources in the know told ET. FirstCry's IPO will be the second major new-age company to debut on Dalal Street this year, after Ola Electric. The company's offer size remains the same as mentioned in its draft papers. Full Article
for Funding cycles come and go; great teams persist, compound value for shareholders: FirstCry’s Supam Maheshwari By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:34:34 +0530 We'll continue to invest in our brand, technology, products, and grow our offline online touchpoints. We are going to open around 350 stores over the next three years and grow our multi-channel competitive strengths. We will also enhance our in-house brands and their distribution through pharmacies and grocery stores. We also plan to invest in manufacturing, international markets and Globalbees, our brand aggregator platform,Supam Maheshwari, cofounder and CEO of FirstCry said. Full Article
for We were at it for 14 years: FirstCry CEO Supam Maheshwari on stellar market debut By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:15:51 +0530 “Subscription, oversubscription, listing gains, do not matter much to me, personally. What matters is this milestone of launching the IPO, which gives a feeling of accomplishment to all our families, and extended families. I am sure performance will always proceed when it comes to the outcome in terms of numbers on the stock market. So, that is okay,” Supam Maheshwari, cofounder and CEO of the Pune-based company, told ET on the sidelines of the listing ceremony. Full Article
for Intern Opportunities for Photographers and Videographers By pacific-crest.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:01:15 +0000 Pacific Crest is seeking energetic and creative individuals to work as photographer and videographer interns for this coming season. If you are no longer eligible to march, this is a […] Full Article News
for 2025 Information Sessions By pacific-crest.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:29:17 +0000 Prospective performers and their families are invited to learn about Pacific Crest, our 2025 season, and auditions. A brief presentation will be followed by an AUA (ask us anything) session. All […] Full Article News
for Zencastr Adds Hosting, Editing, and Monetization for Podcasters By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:46:45 +0000 Zencastr makes it easy to get high-quality, multi-ender audio and video podcast recordings with your guests and cohosts. Now, they've added multiple features to help you edit and monetize your podcast! The post Zencastr Adds Hosting, Editing, and Monetization for Podcasters first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Podcasting Video Tips editing Podcast Movement 2022 production Recording
for Best Audio-Editing Apps for Podcasting in 2023 By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 Whether you're just starting your podcast or you've been podcasting for a while, you might find some things easier by using better tools. Here are the audio-editing apps I recommend most for podcasting in 2023. The post Best Audio-Editing Apps for Podcasting in 2023 first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Audio Adobe Audition Adobe Podcast audacity audio-editing Descript Hindenburg production Reaper
for 8 Bonus Content Ideas for Your Podcast By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 24 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 Bonus content can be a fun way to engage and reward your loyal podcast audience, either publicly, through an opt-in, or in a premium subscription. The post 8 Bonus Content Ideas for Your Podcast first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Audio bonuses community email episode types production promotion subscriptions
for Best Prime Day Deals for Podcasters 2023 By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:23:25 +0000 Happy Amazon Prime Day! Here are the best deals we've found for podcasters. These prices are good for only July 11–12, 2023—or maybe even more limited than that! Most of the following deals are available exclusively to Amazon Prime members. Prime Day is over, but the following deals are still available as of 11:15 am... The post Best Prime Day Deals for Podcasters 2023 first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Blog
for Best Black Friday / Cyber Monday Podcasting Deals for Podcasters (2023) By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:39:44 +0000 Check here often for the latest and greatest deals on microphones, interfaces, apps, accessories, and more to help you podcast! The post Best Black Friday / Cyber Monday Podcasting Deals for Podcasters (2023) first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Blog deals
for Do IAB-Certified Stats Matter for Your Podcast? By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 You might have heard people talk about IAB podcast stats, measurement guidelines, compliance, and certification. Here's what all of that means, and whether it even matters! The post Do IAB-Certified Stats Matter for Your Podcast? first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Audio advertising Analytics IAB podcast stats sponsors stats
for 11 Tips for Sharing URLs in Your Podcast By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 There comes a point in every podcast when it's necessary to say a URL. If for nothing else, at least your podcast's own home on the Internet. (And you should have a domain for your podcast!) The post 11 Tips for Sharing URLs in Your Podcast first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Audio chapters episode numbers sharing show notes shownotes URLs
for Google Facing a Googol in Russian Fines for Kremlin YouTube Takedowns By www.streamingmedia.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:50:34 EST Big fines by regulators on tech companies are nothing new, but the scale of one imposed by a Russian court on Google is astronomical. For removing Russian state-run channels and pro-government accounts from YouTube in the wake of the country's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia is demanding that Alphabet pay up 20 undecillion rubles ($2.5 decillion USD) or face its being blocked from doing business in the country indefinitely. Full Article
for Making Your Streaming Gear Purchases Before Higher Tariffs Kick In By www.streamingmedia.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:05:00 EST Do you have a plan to purchase electronics and other gear in 2025? You may want to accelerate those purchases to the end of 2024 because President-Elect Trump demonstrated in his first term that he had no issue with dramatically increasing the cost of appliances for Americans with previous tariffs, so there's no reason to expect him not to do it again. Full Article
for Texas lawmakers file record breaking 1,500 bills for 2025 legislative session By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:15:26 -0500 Texas lawmakers began filing bills for next year’s legislative session on Tuesday, submitting a record-breaking 1,500 in the first filing period. Full Article c9d9d368-4e23-551e-809c-f1178d1b5d64 fnc Fox News fox-news/politics fox-news/us/us-regions/southwest/texas fox-news/politics/executive/law fox-news/politics article
for 7 August is the final day for self-nominations to the Mefi Steering Committee! (Wherever you are) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jul 2022 16:24:27 GMT Again, we say hello! Just a reminder that the self-nominations for the inaugural Metafilter Steering Committee (SC) close on August 7th! The purpose of said committee will be to develop and implement site policy, code updates, and ensure the financial health of the site, i.e. help guide the direction of the overall site and act as the voice of the community. Interested? Come over to Metatalk to view details and learn how to apply by August 7th! Full Article
for Steering Committee Member for Metafilter (Wherever you are) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:43:07 GMT Hey there! Voting has begun for the inaugural Steering Committee (SC) for Metafilter! Come on over to MeTaTalk for a list of candidates and explanation of the voting process and help determine the future of the site! Full Article
for Rent me your RV for Burning Man (Black Rock City, NV) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:45:45 GMT Hi, I'm looking for an RV to rent for Burning Man, hopefully within a ~10hr drive of Black Rock City. I would need it from Thursday, August 24 through Thursday, September 5. Required: refrigerator, shower, capable of extended boondocking Appreciated: solar, large grey water capacity I'm an experienced burner, an avid consumer of information, and a mom. I'm planning to treat your RV as gently as possible and return it in the condition I receive it in, and I have a plan for how I'm going to do that. Happy to discuss further. I'm willing to pay, but I'm hoping for a reasonable rate - preferably less than $4k out the door. I am willing to get additional insurance. Full Article
for Receive a package (clothing) and ship it to the US (California ) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:28:01 GMT I'd like to buy suit separates from Mödstrom, who only ship to the following countries: Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greenland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Lithuania Poland The Netherlands I'm in the United States. So ideally, I'd like someone in one of the above countries to receive the package for me and ship it on to the US. I would pay for all shipping costs, and either order the item or give you the money to order if you'd like to keep your address confidential. I'll also pay you for your time, please feel free to make an offer (I don't know how much effort this will require on your part depending on your location, but if you'd like me to make an initial offer I can do so). I'd prefer to be contacted through MeMail, but you can use the email address here if you prefer. Full Article
for Writers/editors for translating blog to English, German and French (Remote) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2023 09:07:26 GMT Snabblån Express is a Swedish-based website looking to expand into the global audience. We specialize in money-management and personal economy. Our aim is to increase knowledge about money-lending and educating the public to avoid taking unnecessary risks. This is done via our vast knowledge database. We are now looking for editors who can read and write in English and German (Dutch), as well as Swedish. We have several hundred articles in the database, both published and ready-for-review status, which needs translating as we will launch our website on an international domain soon. The work is done remotely and we seek driven individuals who has the minimum of the following requirements met: You are a social and engaging person with high motivation and ability to perform your tasks individually. You have advanced knowledge from the field of finances and economy in the west, and know how to write compelling economy and finance articles. You are self-driven and efficient, and a fast writer :) - Experience in using Wordpress - Experience in writing before (add references) - Experience in SEO - Fluent in English, German languages - Advanced in Swedish language The payscale varies depending on the output of the work you provide. We are open to suggestions. Full Article
for Looking for a Full Stack Engineer (Canada) (Canada) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:51:54 GMT Location: Full Remote (Anywhere in Canada) About Perch Perch is a fast-growing technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the property-buying experience. Our platform simplifies the process of buying a property, helps customers save money on their mortgage, and enables homeowners to build wealth by maximizing home equity. In other words, we help your money make more money. Talk about a win-win! We believe in a collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and creativity. Join our passionate team and help us shape the future of the real estate industry. Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full-Stack Engineer with strong experience in building RESTful APIs and Angular web applications. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of NodeJS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that align with our company's goals and objectives. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using NodeJS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. • Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support front-end applications and integration with other systems. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. • Optimize software solutions for maximum performance, scalability, and maintainability. • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues. • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices. • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process. • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in software development. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • At least 3 years of professional experience in software development. • Strong experience in building RESTful APIs and Angular web applications. • Solid understanding of NodeJS, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. • Proficient in version control systems, preferably Git. • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and practices. • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. • Strong communication and collaboration skills. • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment. Why Join Perch? • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Flexible working hours and remote work options. • Opportunity to work with a passionate and talented team. • Chance to contribute to the growth and success of an innovative technology company. • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. How to Apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position. We look forward to hearing from you! Perch is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Full Article
for Marketing for Online Show/Club (virtual NYC) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:31:56 GMT New York Stereoscopic Association Presents! is a weekly show about stereoscopic (3D) photography and film/video. It is held on Zoom and in VR, and streamed to Youtube and Roku. web http://www.3dnsa.org/ Sizzle Reel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2D2DCHBx20 We've got the usual social media accounts established but very under utilized as none of us have had time or energy to put more into marketing. Have done a bit of Instagram advertising. Looking for someone to advise on a marketing plan, and weekly do the social media posts and advertising. Possibility of an associated project that would need similar work. Full Article
for Cinema Chat: 'Touch' and 'Twisters' open downtown, plus free organ concerts for Ann Arbor Art Fair goers By www.wemu.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:08:47 -0400 The Ann Arbor Art Fair kicks off this week, and the Michigan and State Theatres will bring along some great movies to go with it! WEMU's David Fair meets up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to chat about all of the cinematic happenings for the coming weekend! Full Article
for Cinema Chat: 'The Critic' and 'Will & Harper' open downtown, 'Transformers One' hits the multiplex By www.wemu.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:25:32 -0400 Days are getting a bit shorter here in Michigan, but there's always time to catch a flick! WEMU's David Fair meets up again with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins to chat about the newest films and special events hitting the big screen! Full Article
for Cinema Chat: 'Conclave' and 'Venom: The Last Dance' open this weekend, plus some spooky classic films in time for Halloween! By www.wemu.org Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:54:36 -0400 Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins has returned from his vacation, and he's ready to chat about all things cinema! Russ joins WEMU's David Fair to discuss the newest films coming to the big screen and a whole lot of special Halloween screenings happening at the Michigan and State Theatres! Full Article
for Cinema Chat: Scary screenings for Halloween Night, plus 'The Goldman Case' and 'My Name is Alfred Hitchcock' open at the Michigan Theater By www.wemu.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:15:05 -0400 What's your favorite scary movie? WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins meet up to inform you of tonight's special screenings for your Halloween viewing pleasure! Plus, you'll get details on some new films opening downtown and at the multiplex, too! Full Article
for For when everything isn't awesome By www.metafilter.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:15:50 GMT Mobile Crisis Construction is an Australian initiative to turn rubble back into homes, schools and hospitals in war-torn or disaster-hit countries like Ukraine. Its Lego-like MCC Crisis Blocks "employ simple technology that works with standard brick coursing height and length, and can be laid with unskilled labour due to their interlocking design". They need no mortar and are produced on site with a mobile factory housed in a shipping container, each of which can produce enough bricks for 5-10 homes in a week. The Perth-based charity has been funded by the local Ukrainian community. Full Article Australia building charity construction DisasterRelief Ukraine
for This morning for no obvious reason, I remembered the Fuel Rats. By www.metafilter.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:48:51 GMT "I find it reassuring that in a game that is in some ways a libertarian power fantasy (you and your spaceship, go anywhere do whatever you want), and a PvP universe, one of the first things people did was create a volunteer ambulance service." Over on Mastodon, Dave Anderson walks us through the story of the Fuel Rats, the emergency refueling service of Elite:Dangerous. Full Article ambulance elitedangerous fuelrats publicservice
for "Never take your accounts department for granted ever again" By www.metafilter.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:52:24 GMT Aftermath, the tech and gaming blog founded by webugees from Kotaku, is one year old! In a lengthy post on their site, founders Luke Plunkett, Gita Jackson, Riley McLeod, Nathan Grayson and Chris Person discuss what running their little co-op business is like, and the issues they face in keeping it afloat. Full Article Aftermath ChrisPerson games GitaJackson indie Kotaku LukePlunkett NathonGrayson publishing RileyMcLeod tech web
for Looking for a kinetic coin bank By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:28:50 -0800 My husband has a birthday coming up. I know he would like something like this coin bank, but it's sold out and I'm having trouble finding an adequate, grown-up substitute. As a kid my husband really liked marble roller coasters and other kinetic toys, but never got them because they were too expensive. He expressed that he really liked the coin bank in the link above. There are some toy options, like this one, that aren't quite right, mostly because they are cheaply made and our 5-year-old daughter will claim anything sufficiently toy-like for herself.I'm considering making something myself, so links to DIYs would also be helpful. Thank you for your help! Full Article coinbank birthday kinetic stumped
for Go Green for Obama? By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:08:19 -0800 Does anyone know what those green lapel pins are that about a third of Obama's staffers seem to be wearing in the photos here? (via) Full Article obama green lapel pins staff campaign inauguration cabinet stumped
for Is there a service that will buy and ship bakery items for me? By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:59:16 -0800 I've been missing Miami's Cuban bakeries. My plans to visit have been put on hold indefinitely, so I'm looking for options to have a few items (cuban crackers, cuban bread and pastries) shipped overnight to my house a few states to the north. Does a service that does this exist? I'm willing to put some dollars toward paying for this, but would prefer something established as opposed to posting a Craigslist ad.I know that Vicky Bakery ships guava pastries and croquetas, but I'm looking for a wider selection. Thanks everyone! Full Article bakery cuban miami shipping stumped
for Kemp Reopens Georgia World Congress Center As Temporary Hospital For COVID-19 Patients By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:42:34 +0000 With hospitals facing a surge of coronavirus patients, Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday said the Georgia World Congress Center would again be utilized as an alternate hospital as more people in the state become sick with COVID-19. Full Article
for GPB Evening Headlines For July 13, 2020 By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:37:46 +0000 Federal Judge Blocks Georgia's 2019 "Heartbeat" Abortion Law Family Of Secoriea Turner, 8-Year-Old Shot Near Atlanta Wendy's, Call For Action Augusta Joins List Of Georgia Cities With Mask Mandate, Clashing With Governor's Orders Atlanta Braves Officials Say They Won't Change Their Name June Tax Revenues Down 8.8% From Last Year Full Article
for Political Rewind: History As Comfort, Teacher In Troubled Times By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:09:51 +0000 Tuesday on Political Rewind, conventional wisdom states that we are living through an unprecedented era of crisis in America today. As the country looks to recover and heal through these tough times, does our history have any answers or lessons? We discussed this topic with several top historians. Listen below: Full Article
for GPB Evening Headlines for July 14, 2020 By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:13:58 +0000 Full Article
for Trump Administration Rescinds Rule On Foreign Students By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:44:25 +0000 The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the decision as a court hearing was getting underway on a challenge to the rule by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Full Article
for Trump's Visit To Atlanta Wednesday: Boost For GOP, Target For Dems By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:51:06 +0000 Ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the Atlanta area on Wednesday, prominent Georgia Democrats have scheduled a news conference to "slam" what they call the president's "failed coronavirus response," the group announced in a press release. For state Republican leaders, the visit offers an opportunity to showcase Trump before the GOP base as the November election approaches. Full Article
for By capricorn in "Got any good advice for a PoC USian post election?" on Ask MeFi By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:22:41 GMT I keep returning to two things. 1) building on the idea of community, trying to spread as much love as I can in the world. The time for action will be soon but right now is the time to love each other as much as we possibly can. 2) we aren't the only country to have elected a far-right or fascist leader recently. I'm looking to the people I know who live in other countries with leaders like Trump. There is still joy and possibility in their lives, even though their fight is hard, just like ours will be. Love and joy are exactly what the far right wants to take away from us so let's stick it to them and not let them. Full Article
for Armed Neighborhood Groups Form In The Absence Of Police Protection By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:34:00 +0000 Cesia Baires knocks on the three apartment doors above her restaurant and a neighboring taqueria just before curfew. A woman opens the door. Her two young children are inside. "Remember," she says to them in Spanish. "Same thing as yesterday. I'm going to come check on you. If there's anything you guys need, give us a call right away." Meanwhile, a few men climb through the window and on to the roof to set up semi-automatic weapons as the curfew begins in Minneapolis. It's something Baires never thought she would have to do as a small-business owner, but then she found out these apartments were occupied. "Material things we can replace, that's true," she says. "But there are families up here. These aren't empty buildings." A car drives by boarded-up businesses as it crosses Lake Street in Minneapolis. Volunteers, sometimes armed, are working together to protect homes and businesses. Jim Urquhart for NPR As break-ins and fires raged in the first days of mass protests over the killing of Full Article
for Virginia Democrat To Propose Bill To Require Identifying Information Of Officers By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Sun, 07 Jun 2020 20:13:00 +0000 Rows of armed agents were deployed around the protests in Washington, D.C. this past week, but it was not obvious who they were: They had no name tags, no badge numbers and no emblems to identify which agencies they worked for. Their arrival sparked shock and alarm. Now, Democratic lawmakers are calling for legislation that would make it illegal for these officers to not identify themselves. In the Senate, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) are cosponsoring a bill that would require officers to identify themselves while "engaged in crowd control or arresting individuals involved in civil disobedience or protests in the United States." In the House, Virginia Democrat Don Beyer, whose district is just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., is working on similar legislation. "How do we tell these alleged federal police officers from white supremacist militia groups?" Beyer said in an interview Sunday with NPR's Weekend Edition . "How do you ever Full Article
for Twin Cities Area Police Forces Loaded Up On War Surplus Under President Trump By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 21:33:00 +0000 When protests erupted in Minnesota following the death of George Floyd — the black man who died after a white Minneapolis policeman kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes — many of the law enforcement agencies from the Twin Cities metropolitan area that responded were recent beneficiaries of free excess military materiel from a Pentagon program originally meant to support counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism operations. At least 10 police departments in the Minneapolis and St. Paul suburbs have obtained either all or nearly all of their Department of Defense military-grade equipment — ranging from $13.56 cartridge magazines to hulking personnel carriers with original price tags surpassing $700,000 — during the first three and a half years of the Trump administration. That haul was part of more than $1 billion worth of military equipment transferred to police and sheriff departments since 2016 under what is commonly known as the 1033 program, named for the section of a 1997 Full Article
for Say Her Name: How The Fight For Racial Justice Can Be More Inclusive Of Black Women By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:46:00 +0000 Philando Castile, Eric Garner and George Floyd. The deaths of these Black men at the hands of police have fueled outrage over police brutality and systemic racism. Men make up the vast majority of people shot and killed by police. But the names of Black women who were also killed are generally missing from Americans' collective memories, says Kimberlé Crenshaw, co-founder and executive director of the African American Policy Forum . The Say Her Name campaign, created by Crenshaw's group in 2014, is meant to include women in the national conversation about race and policing. A few women's names and stories, such as Breonna Taylor, who was shot and killed by Louisville, Ky., police executing a no-knock search warrant in March, have been part of the Black Lives Matter movement. But others have not — women such as Michelle Cusseaux and Kayla Moore. In 2014, Cusseaux was shot by police in her Phoenix home while they were attempting to take her to a mental health facility. In 2013, police Full Article
for Author Mary Beth Keane's 'Ask Again, Yes' Explores Addiction, Mental Illness And Forgiveness By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2020 20:47:28 +0000 Mary Beth Keane’s 2019 novel Ask Again, Yes was an instant New York Times bestseller, and is now out on paperback. The book follows the families of two New York City police officers who live next door to each other in a suburb north of the city – and a tragedy that divides them and their children over four decades. Full Article