theroot--2020-10-12--Canine-Abusing Karen Violently Throws Puppy at Black Man After Incoherent Rant

Man ...
I don ’ t even know what to call this one .
Canine Caroline ?
Animal Abuse Abby ?
All I know is a Black man has a new pet after a seemingly inebriated white woman harassed him and ... *checks notes* ... violently threw a puppy at him .
A video posted to Twitter on Saturday begins with the Black man who filmed the incident while asking the woman who is holding the dog under her arm a simple question : “ Why you holding the dog like that ?
” The man whose Twitter handle is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the small dog ’ s wellbeing while I ’ m not sure discount Carole Baskin even knew what planet she was on .
“ You got me in the middle of this street , ” the man can be heard saying while Becky-with-the-bad-hangover appeared to approach him while rambling incoherently .
( Seriously , I tried to do a little more transcribing here , but I don ’ t speak this particular dialect of Karen and couldn ’ t decipher most of her slurred white nonsense .
And by “ slurred , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was probably saying some racist shit . )
He then asks her , “ are you on crack ?
” at which point the woman appears to try to strike him just before he can be heard saying “ Let me get back in my car.
” She continues to ramble while walking towards him .
( And then away from him , then kind of ... diagonally ?
You know , I ’ m just going to say it : I ’ m pretty sure Methed-up Methany was on drugs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” is pretty much the first thing High-as-fuck Helen said that can be heard clearly .
“ I said , you are B lack , ” she continued , to which the man replied , “ So what if I am fucking B lack ?
” “ So what if I ’ m fucking white ?
” Becky-with-the-out-of-body-experience responds indicating that she was either purposely being racially antagonistic or she literally forgot how the last two seconds of conversation started .
Then it happened .
The man repeated his concern about how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carrying—and she responded by chucking it at him .
Content warning : The following video shows what any human being who ’ s not a violent moron would consider clear animal abuse .
It ’ s graphic and I watched this dog land on its back , yelp in pain and then run towards the man frantically so you wouldn ’ t have to , but here it is ...
The video ends after the man picks the dog up off of the ground and begins to walk away shocked at what she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the peak of Mt .
Caucasity and accused him of stealing—as opposed to rescuing—the puppy from her .
It ’ s unclear whether the man plans on keeping the dog permanently , but he created a Go Fund Me and Instagram account for the abused pup .
The page already has nearly 20,000 followers and features a series of photos that show the dog sitting in a car under the caption “ new life .
”

Man...I don’t even know what to call this one. Canine Caroline? Animal Abuse Abby?
All I know is a Black man has a new pet after a seemingly inebriated white woman harassed him and...*checks notes*...violently threw a puppy at him.
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A video posted to Twitter on Saturday begins with the Black man who filmed the incident while asking the woman who is holding the dog under her arm a simple question: “Why you holding the dog like that?”
The man whose Twitter handle is @Mulaflare appeared to be concerned about the small dog’s wellbeing while I’m not sure discount Carole Baskin even knew what planet she was on.
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“You got me in the middle of this street,” the man can be heard saying while Becky-with-the-bad-hangover appeared to approach him while rambling incoherently. (Seriously, I tried to do a little more transcribing here, but I don’t speak this particular dialect of Karen and couldn’t decipher most of her slurred white nonsense. And by “slurred,” I mean her manner of speaking and she was probably saying some racist shit.)
He then asks her, “are you on crack?” at which point the woman appears to try to strike him just before he can be heard saying “Let me get back in my car.”
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She continues to ramble while walking towards him. (And then away from him, then kind of...diagonally? You know, I’m just going to say it: I’m pretty sure Methed-up Methany was on drugs.)
“You’re Black,” is pretty much the first thing High-as-fuck Helen said that can be heard clearly.
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“I said, you are B lack,” she continued, to which the man replied, “So what if I am fucking B lack?”
“So what if I’m fucking white?” Becky-with-the-out-of-body-experience responds indicating that she was either purposely being racially antagonistic or she literally forgot how the last two seconds of conversation started.
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Then it happened. The man repeated his concern about how the woman was treating the dog she was carrying—and she responded by chucking it at him.
Content warning: The following video shows what any human being who’s not a violent moron would consider clear animal abuse. It’s graphic and I watched this dog land on its back, yelp in pain and then run towards the man frantically so you wouldn’t have to, but here it is...
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The video ends after the man picks the dog up off of the ground and begins to walk away shocked at what she just did. Then Dog-gone Donna reached to the peak of Mt. Caucasity and accused him of stealing—as opposed to rescuing—the puppy from her.
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It’s unclear whether the man plans on keeping the dog permanently, but he created a Go Fund Me and Instagram account for the abused pup. The page already has nearly 20,000 followers and features a series of photos that show the dog sitting in a car under the caption “new life.”


theroot--2020-10-12--The 10 Best Deals of October 12, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of October 12, 2020

It ’ s October 12 , and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals in celebration of Indigenous People ’ s Day .
That ’ s right .
Take that Christopher Columbus !
Kick off your outdoor screening of documentaries on Indigenous tribes of South America with a new Anker projector .
Engage in pleasure activism with a virtual trip to Bellesa ’ s sitewide sale .
Maybe even escape your postcolonial reality with a game of Final Fantasy X .
And if you ’ re still craving more socially conscious deals , check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Maybe quarantine has shown you that your TV just isn ’ t cutting it anymore .
Or maybe you ’ d just rather have a tiny lil projector that ’ ll bounce with you from room to room for all the streaming you ’ re doing these days .
Today , you can grab a few of Anker ’ s projectors for a solid discount .
The Nebula Apollo is a mini projector that ’ ll fit as snugly in your bag as it does on your shelf .
Right now it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the price down to $ 245 .
With a resolution of 854 x 480 , the picture won ’ t be super great , but that should be fine if you ’ re just binging New Girl or getting through your YouTube queue .
If you want a mini projector with better resolution , the Nebula Capsule II is down from $ 580 to $ 400 , and boasts a 720p resolution .
Still not the best you could get , but for the price you ’ re getting a portable projector that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you can plop in a bag and take with you on a trip .
You could also grab the original Nebula for $ 330 , saving you $ 130 .
If you ’ ve got a bit of cash to spend and you ’ re looking to flesh out your new home theater , there ’ s the Nebula Cosmos Max , the company ’ s 4k projector .
Unfortunately , even with a $ 610 discount , you ’ ll still have to shell out nearly $ 1,200 .
This deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our pals at Bellesa aren ’ t just great to us they really enjoy spreading the love .
On Cardi B ’ s 28th birthday this weekend not only did they send her a huge multitiered cake but they included a massive goodie box of their best sellers and favorites , 18 to be exact .
Because Bellesa just can ’ t stop being so generous they are giving our lovely readers 20 % off anything with the code INVENTORY !
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Here ’ s everything Cardi got for you glorious birthday : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Nirvana by Bellesa , Aurora by Bellesa , Satisfyer Pro 2 , Satisfyer Pro 3 , Jack Rabbit ’ s Thrusting Rabbit , Hidden Pleasure Panties Wireless , Impressions N5 Vibrating Dildo with Suction Cup , Midnight Lace Blindfold , Midnight Lace Collar/Leash , Midnight Lace Crop , Midnight Lace Paddle , Midnight Nipple Clips , We-Vibe Chorus , Womanizer Premium , Halo by Bellesa , A-Play Vibe Beginner Plug , and their Bras Suck Tee .
Looks like she received some of our favorites too including the Satisfyer Pro 2 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personally can ’ t think of a better way to celebrate a birthday than with sugar , spice , and everything from Bellesa .
If this wasn ’ t a WAP weekend for Cardi then I don ’ t know what would be .
This article was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
While Final Fantasy X and its divisive sequel aren ’ t quite the most fondly remembered in the longstanding JRPG series , it does hold up better than most of the games which preceded it , even without the full-on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier this year .
Yes , it ’ s true , Final Fantasy X and X-2 for Nintendo Switch is merely a remaster of the original games , their assets upscaled for a more recent console than their native PS2 .
Still , with 60 rearranged music tracks , it sounds better than ever .
Plus you get to experience the infamous Tidus laugh all over again—in breathtaking high definition .
No matter how you feel about the Sphere Grid upgrade system or blitzball mini game ( my wife loves it , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much of the series ’ charm is still intact .
The move to a “ conditional turn-based ” ( CTB ) combat system , as opposed to its former active time-based , remains controversial to this day .
However , compared to modern-day entries like Final Fantasy XV , it ’ s much more comparable to its predecessors .
And for Kingdom Hearts players who never got around to it , you ’ ll finally get to know Wakka , Rikku , and Auron on a deeper level .
( Speaking of which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also 40 % off as of this writing . )
For $ 25 , maybe it ’ s time to finally give Final Fantasy X a shot , or revisit it for the first time in over a decade and indulge in some nostalgia .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
If you ’ re an iPhone user with some cash to blow , skip the pretenders and even the lesser AirPods to go for something better .
The AirPods Pro stepped the game up with rubber tips , noise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They ’ re a bit expensive and the price has dropped bit by bit over time , leading up to today ’ s opportunity to save $ 50 on a pair of your own , complete with a wireless charging case .
With active noise canceling , automatic pairing on iPhones and iPads , and water/sweat resistance , picking ‘ em now is a no-brainer if you were already in the market for them .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
The easiest way to give a living space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good art piece can focus a room and even change the vibe and energy of it .
Art can sometimes be the missing link in tying decor together .
For the rest of the day at Wayfair take up to 60 % off on over 280 pieces and revamp your home .
You don ’ t have to be a dog owner to love pooches .
This adorable cotton and polyester canvas if a great gift for anyone who is a canine fan .
These two doggo besties sharing a stick will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of faces .
‘ Stick With Me ’ ( $ 35 ) is wrapped around a square wooden stretcher and is ideal for lazy people who just want to put artwork up without having to frame anything .
This size is 14 x 14 and is 50 % off .
Speaking a being a little lazy , art that is already framed is a total blessing .
If you ’ re an earth momma or plant daddy some elegant flowers might be a superb touch to show off your affinity for greenery .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be a supreme solution of what to do with a whole wall by spacing out these retro botanical beauties .
The gold frames add a touch of class to the earthy designs that ’ ll look brilliant in any space , even a bathroom .
These measure 22 '' x 17 '' are matted and printed on textured linen paper .
Oooh la la !
A little eerie a little calming , this wrapped canvas piece of misty woods is one of Wayfair ’ s top sellers in the wall art section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures 18 '' x 27 '' , is easy to hang , and is more mysterious than anything Thomas Kinkade has ever painted .
If beautiful and haunting is your jam this giclee printed piece is for you .
This will look perfect over any mantle or sofa and you don ’ t even need to live in a spooky mansion .
Free shipping on all orders over $ 35 .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
Everybody poops as we ’ ve been told so no one should ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aftermath is not only pleasant for you but super thoughtful if you cohabitate .
Poo-Pourri has been on the market for a few years and is an extremely charming solution to a common life issue .
Today only take 25 % off a small selection of the Toilet Spray .
There are four 2 ounce bottles on sale currently for just $ 7 .
I got a sample box when they first emerged and I can say this stuff actually works .
The floral scents are obviously more traditional and among the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re looking to make your powder room garden-fresh the honey or peony ones would be ideal .
I have to say Stars & Spritz is pretty intriguing as a scent combo with sea salt and eucalyptus too .
Just spray the bowl before you get down to business and never worry again .
We actually have one of these upstairs in case either of the dogs have an accident and I can tell you it 100 % masks the doggie doo in no time .
Poo-Pourri doesn ’ t discriminate against excrement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
No one ever said getting in shape was easy , but it can be affordable , as evidenced by this Eufy C1 smart scale deal .
For $ 20 right now , you can start tracking your weight in a healthy way—from the comfort of a Bluetooth-connected smartphone .
A bespoke companion app breaks down granular metrics including overall weight , percent body fat , BMI , bone mass , muscle mass , and more .
While not as accurate as Eufy ’ s P1 smart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it is equally comprehensive in its results .
Plus , one account supports up to 16 users , so even the biggest households can keep tabs on their fitness gains .
And if you ’ re already invested in a separate tracking app like Apple Health , Google Fit , or Fitbit , you ’ ll be happy to know that the Eufy C1 smart scale is compatible with all three .
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey .
It ’ s starting to get a little chilly outside , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nose bleeds , get your hands on a TaoTronics Cool Mist Humidifier , only $ 30 , which is $ 20 off the original list price of $ 50 .
As for the water capacity , it ’ s 1.6 gallons , and allows up to 30 hours of use without refilling and is super quiet !
Grab it before its gone .
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
If you don ’ t mind your Apple tablets in miniature form , today is an excellent opportunity to try out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 64GB Wi-Fi model down to $ 336 , a $ 63 discount and the lowest we ’ ve ever seen .
The 7.9-inch display means it isn ’ t too far removed from “ phone ” territory , but this is the perfect size for reading , casual gaming , and light browsing .
It ’ s also now great for note taking and art thanks to the added Apple Pencil support , which is a separate $ 95 purchase if you so desire .
Despite the smaller size , you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10-hour battery mark on a full charge .
Ships immediately .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
This wireless Logitech headset is nearly down to its lowest price ever .
Walmart has it for just $ 1 more than the previous best at $ 66 .
Crashing all the way from a $ 150 MSRP , the Logitech G533 features 7.1 surround sound with DTS Headphone : X , they work up to 15 meters from the base , and they ’ ll last up to 15 hours on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ton of padding for comfort in this sleek minimalist design , and with on-ear volume controls and flip-to-mute , there ’ s not a whole lot getting in your way during intense gaming sessions .
WIth the Logitech app , you ’ ll be able to customize EQ levels and per-channel volume , perfect for amplifying the sounds of those Call of Duty foot soldiers running up behind you .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .

Juliana Clark on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to The Root

Monday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
It’s October 12, and we at Kinja Deals are here to bring you the top 10 deals in celebration of Indigenous People’s Day. That’s right. Take that Christopher Columbus! Kick off your outdoor screening of documentaries on Indigenous tribes of South America with a new Anker projector. Engage in pleasure activism with a virtual trip to Bellesa’s sitewide sale. Maybe even escape your postcolonial reality with a game of Final Fantasy X.
And if you’re still craving more socially conscious deals, check out Monday’s best deals overall.
#1: Anker projectors
Maybe quarantine has shown you that your TV just isn’t cutting it anymore. Or maybe you’d just rather have a tiny lil projector that’ll bounce with you from room to room for all the streaming you’re doing these days. Today, you can grab a few of Anker’s projectors for a solid discount.
The Nebula Apollo is a mini projector that’ll fit as snugly in your bag as it does on your shelf. Right now it’s $105 off, bringing the price down to $245. With a resolution of 854 x 480, the picture won’t be super great, but that should be fine if you’re just binging New Girl or getting through your YouTube queue.
If you want a mini projector with better resolution, the Nebula Capsule II is down from $580 to $400, and boasts a 720p resolution. Still not the best you could get, but for the price you’re getting a portable projector that, once going out is safe again, you can plop in a bag and take with you on a trip. You could also grab the original Nebula for $330, saving you $130.
If you’ve got a bit of cash to spend and you’re looking to flesh out your new home theater, there’s the Nebula Cosmos Max, the company’s 4k projector. Unfortunately, even with a $610 discount, you’ll still have to shell out nearly $1,200.
This deal was originally published by Jordan McMahon.
#2: Bellesa Boutique Sitewide
Our pals at Bellesa aren’t just great to us they really enjoy spreading the love. On Cardi B’s 28th birthday this weekend not only did they send her a huge multitiered cake but they included a massive goodie box of their best sellers and favorites, 18 to be exact. Because Bellesa just can’t stop being so generous they are giving our lovely readers 20% off anything with the code INVENTORY!.
Here’s everything Cardi got for you glorious birthday: Air by Bellesa, Dea by Bellesa, Nirvana by Bellesa, Aurora by Bellesa, Satisfyer Pro 2, Satisfyer Pro 3, Jack Rabbit’s Thrusting Rabbit, Hidden Pleasure Panties Wireless, Impressions N5 Vibrating Dildo with Suction Cup, Midnight Lace Blindfold, Midnight Lace Collar/Leash, Midnight Lace Crop, Midnight Lace Paddle, Midnight Nipple Clips, We-Vibe Chorus, Womanizer Premium, Halo by Bellesa, A-Play Vibe Beginner Plug, and their Bras Suck Tee.
Looks like she received some of our favorites too including the Satisfyer Pro 2 and Bellesa’s Nirvana Wand. I personally can’t think of a better way to celebrate a birthday than with sugar, spice, and everything from Bellesa. If this wasn’t a WAP weekend for Cardi then I don’t know what would be.
Free shipping on orders over $29.
This article was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#3: Final Fantasy X|X-2 for Switch
While Final Fantasy X and its divisive sequel aren’t quite the most fondly remembered in the longstanding JRPG series, it does hold up better than most of the games which preceded it, even without the full-on makeover treatment that graced Final Fantasy VII earlier this year. Yes, it’s true, Final Fantasy X and X-2 for Nintendo Switch is merely a remaster of the original games, their assets upscaled for a more recent console than their native PS2. Still, with 60 rearranged music tracks, it sounds better than ever. Plus you get to experience the infamous Tidus laugh all over again—in breathtaking high definition.
No matter how you feel about the Sphere Grid upgrade system or blitzball mini game (my wife loves it, I’m inclined to disagree), much of the series’ charm is still intact. The move to a “conditional turn-based” (CTB) combat system, as opposed to its former active time-based, remains controversial to this day. However, compared to modern-day entries like Final Fantasy XV, it’s much more comparable to its predecessors. And for Kingdom Hearts players who never got around to it, you’ll finally get to know Wakka, Rikku, and Auron on a deeper level. (Speaking of which, the Kingdom Hearts All-in-One Package is also 40% off as of this writing.) For $25, maybe it’s time to finally give Final Fantasy X a shot, or revisit it for the first time in over a decade and indulge in some nostalgia.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#4: Airpods pro
If you’re an iPhone user with some cash to blow, skip the pretenders and even the lesser AirPods to go for something better. The AirPods Pro stepped the game up with rubber tips, noise cancellation, and better overall audio quality. They’re a bit expensive and the price has dropped bit by bit over time, leading up to today’s opportunity to save $50 on a pair of your own, complete with a wireless charging case. With active noise canceling, automatic pairing on iPhones and iPads, and water/sweat resistance, picking ‘em now is a no-brainer if you were already in the market for them.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#5: wayfair wall art
The easiest way to give a living space a facelift is with art. Finding a good art piece can focus a room and even change the vibe and energy of it. Art can sometimes be the missing link in tying decor together. For the rest of the day at Wayfair take up to 60% off on over 280 pieces and revamp your home.
You don’t have to be a dog owner to love pooches. This adorable cotton and polyester canvas if a great gift for anyone who is a canine fan. These two doggo besties sharing a stick will put a smile on even the grumpiest of faces. ‘Stick With Me’ ($35) is wrapped around a square wooden stretcher and is ideal for lazy people who just want to put artwork up without having to frame anything. This size is 14 x 14 and is 50% off.
Speaking a being a little lazy, art that is already framed is a total blessing. If you’re an earth momma or plant daddy some elegant flowers might be a superb touch to show off your affinity for greenery. This six-piece collection ($230) might be a supreme solution of what to do with a whole wall by spacing out these retro botanical beauties. The gold frames add a touch of class to the earthy designs that’ll look brilliant in any space, even a bathroom. These measure 22" x 17" are matted and printed on textured linen paper. Oooh la la!
A little eerie a little calming, this wrapped canvas piece of misty woods is one of Wayfair’s top sellers in the wall art section. Misty Road ($29) measures 18" x 27", is easy to hang, and is more mysterious than anything Thomas Kinkade has ever painted. If beautiful and haunting is your jam this giclee printed piece is for you. This will look perfect over any mantle or sofa and you don’t even need to live in a spooky mansion.
Free shipping on all orders over $35.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#6: Poo-Pourri Toilet Spray
Everybody poops as we’ve been told so no one should ever feel bad but alleviating some of the aftermath is not only pleasant for you but super thoughtful if you cohabitate. Poo-Pourri has been on the market for a few years and is an extremely charming solution to a common life issue. Today only take 25% off a small selection of the Toilet Spray.
There are four 2 ounce bottles on sale currently for just $7. I got a sample box when they first emerged and I can say this stuff actually works. The floral scents are obviously more traditional and among the company’s best-sellers. So if you’re looking to make your powder room garden-fresh the honey or peony ones would be ideal. I have to say Stars & Spritz is pretty intriguing as a scent combo with sea salt and eucalyptus too. Just spray the bowl before you get down to business and never worry again. We actually have one of these upstairs in case either of the dogs have an accident and I can tell you it 100% masks the doggie doo in no time. Poo-Pourri doesn’t discriminate against excrement and works for everyone.
Prime members enjoy free shipping.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#7: eufy smart scale c1
No one ever said getting in shape was easy, but it can be affordable, as evidenced by this Eufy C1 smart scale deal. For $20 right now, you can start tracking your weight in a healthy way—from the comfort of a Bluetooth-connected smartphone.
A bespoke companion app breaks down granular metrics including overall weight, percent body fat, BMI, bone mass, muscle mass, and more. While not as accurate as Eufy’s P1 smart scale due to its less exact sensors, it is equally comprehensive in its results. Plus, one account supports up to 16 users, so even the biggest households can keep tabs on their fitness gains.
And if you’re already invested in a separate tracking app like Apple Health, Google Fit, or Fitbit, you’ll be happy to know that the Eufy C1 smart scale is compatible with all three.
This deal was originally published by Gabe Carey.
#8: TaoTronics cool mist humidifier
It’s starting to get a little chilly outside, so protect your nose from those annual nose bleeds, get your hands on a TaoTronics Cool Mist Humidifier, only $30, which is $20 off the original list price of $50. As for the water capacity, it’s 1.6 gallons, and allows up to 30 hours of use without refilling and is super quiet! Grab it before its gone.
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#9: ipad mini
If you don’t mind your Apple tablets in miniature form, today is an excellent opportunity to try out the latest iPad Mini. Amazon has the 64GB Wi-Fi model down to $336, a $63 discount and the lowest we’ve ever seen.
The 7.9-inch display means it isn’t too far removed from “phone” territory, but this is the perfect size for reading, casual gaming, and light browsing. It’s also now great for note taking and art thanks to the added Apple Pencil support, which is a separate $95 purchase if you so desire. Despite the smaller size, you’re still hitting Apple’s preferred 10-hour battery mark on a full charge. Ships immediately.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#10: logitech g533 gaming headset
This wireless Logitech headset is nearly down to its lowest price ever. Walmart has it for just $1 more than the previous best at $66. Crashing all the way from a $150 MSRP, the Logitech G533 features 7.1 surround sound with DTS Headphone:X, they work up to 15 meters from the base, and they’ll last up to 15 hours on a single charge.
There’s a ton of padding for comfort in this sleek minimalist design, and with on-ear volume controls and flip-to-mute, there’s not a whole lot getting in your way during intense gaming sessions. WIth the Logitech app, you’ll be able to customize EQ levels and per-channel volume, perfect for amplifying the sounds of those Call of Duty foot soldiers running up behind you.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.


theroot--2020-10-12--Black Man Who Was Handcuffed and Led by Rope by a Cop on Horseback Sues Texas City for $1 Million

A Black man has sued the city of Galveston , Texas , and its police department for $ 1 million after being arrested and led by rope by two cops on horseback .
According to CBS News , a suit filed on behalf of 44-year-old Donald Neely in a Galveston County D istrict C ourt alleges that the officers were negligent and their behavior was “ extreme and outrageous.
” Last year , Neely was homeless and sleeping on a sidewalk in front of the Galveston Park Board of Trustees building when Galveston police arrested him for criminal trespass .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate transport but none was available .
One of the officers could be heard on body camera footage saying that walking Neely by rope would be a “ bad ” look .
Despite knowing the optics , the officers proceeded to lead Neely to the mounted patrol staging area by rope .
The fact they knew this was fucked up and just did it anyway is probably the most frustrating thing about this situation .
Dude was simply sleeping on a sidewalk ; it ’ s not like there was a sense of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Especially being African-American .
Not that we lived in that day and time , but we all studied .
We know the history , and to think in 2019 they saw fit to treat him like they would have treated us back then , it ’ s just very disturbing , ” Christin Neely , Neely ’ s sister-in-law , told KTRK in August .
The lawsuit states that the incident “ humiliated ” Neely and the erratic behavior of one of the horses made him feel like he was in danger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt as though he was put on display as slaves once were , ” the lawsuit said .
“ He suffered from fear because one of the horses was acting dangerously , putting Neely in fear of being drug down the street by a run-away horse.
” Galveston Police Department ’ s Police Chief Vernon L. Hale issued an apology after the body camera footage was released .
“ First and foremost I must apologize to Mister Neely for the unnecessary embarrassment .
Although this is a trained technique and best practice in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed poor judgment in this instance and could have waited for a transport unit at the location of the arrest , ” Hale said in his apology .
According to KHOU , the incident resulted in a new policy being created to prevent a situation like this from ever happening again .
The new policy limits mounted patrols to ceremonial and honorary events .
When a mounted patrolman does make an arrest , they must now call for a patrol unit to transport the arrested individual .
Should a transport not be readily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the arrested individual until one arrives .
The criminal trespass charges against Neely were eventually dropped , and his lawsuit alleges malicious prosecution related to the charges .
Neely ’ s suit also requests a trial by jury .

A Black man has sued the city of Galveston, Texas, and its police department for $1 million after being arrested and led by rope by two cops on horseback.
According to CBS News, a suit filed on behalf of 44-year-old Donald Neely in a Galveston County D istrict C ourt alleges that the officers were negligent and their behavior was “extreme and outrageous.” Last year, Neely was homeless and sleeping on a sidewalk in front of the Galveston Park Board of Trustees building when Galveston police arrested him for criminal trespass.
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The officers initially called for a sepa rate transport but none was available. One of the officers could be heard on body camera footage saying that walking Neely by rope would be a “bad” look. Despite knowing the optics, the officers proceeded to lead Neely to the mounted patrol staging area by rope.
The fact they knew this was fucked up and just did it anyway is probably the most frustrating thing about this situation. Dude was simply sleeping on a sidewalk; it’s not like there was a sense of danger or urgency to the situation.
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“Especially being African-American. Not that we lived in that day and time, but we all studied. We know the history, and to think in 2019 they saw fit to treat him like they would have treated us back then, it’s just very disturbing,” Christin Neely, Neely’s sister-in-law, told KTRK in August.
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The lawsuit states that the incident “humiliated” Neely and the erratic behavior of one of the horses made him feel like he was in danger, according to Insider. “Neely felt as though he was put on display as slaves once were,” the lawsuit said. “He suffered from fear because one of the horses was acting dangerously, putting Neely in fear of being drug down the street by a run-away horse.”
Galveston Police Department’s Police Chief Vernon L. Hale issued an apology after the body camera footage was released. “First and foremost I must apologize to Mister Neely for the unnecessary embarrassment. Although this is a trained technique and best practice in some scenarios, I believe our officers showed poor judgment in this instance and could have waited for a transport unit at the location of the arrest,” Hale said in his apology.
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According to KHOU, the incident resulted in a new policy being created to prevent a situation like this from ever happening again. The new policy limits mounted patrols to ceremonial and honorary events. When a mounted patrolman does make an arrest, they must now call for a patrol unit to transport the arrested individual. Should a transport not be readily available, the patrolman must wait with the arrested individual until one arrives.
The criminal trespass charges against Neely were eventually dropped, and his lawsuit alleges malicious prosecution related to the charges. Neely’s suit also requests a trial by jury.


theroot--2020-10-12--The ‘Why Are We Doing This and Not Passing a Stimulus Package?’ Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing f

The ‘Why Are We Doing This and Not Passing a Stimulus Package?’ Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing for Amy Coney Barrett Began on Monday

Why are they doing this ?
Why are they doing this right now ?
Why are they trying to act like this isn ’ t hypocritical ?
Why is this woman wearing a mask today but didn ’ t have one on during the superspreader soiree at the White House ?
So many questions and no answers , but I was happy to see that Sen. Lindsey Graham ( R-S.C. ) had on a medical grade mask , and not the leather mask with the zipper over the mouth that he normally wears around the White House , during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barrett on Monday .
And everything went about as well as you ’ d expect .
Democrats argued that this is some straight bullshit , considering America isn ’ t just in an election year ; in some states , people have already begun voting .
And America will have a new president in less than 30 days and we ’ ve not had a new stimulus package in some 150 days despite the House approving the HEROES Act five months ago .
Republicans—or as they prefer to be called , “ Trumpesticles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate , and therefore the world , and they can do whatever they want to do .
But , of course , they hid it behind that white entitlement voice that sounds like concern and sincerity wrapped in puzzled bewilderment .
You know that thing they do where they ask a rhetorical question as if they are really looking for the answer .
The whole thing is a dog-and-pony show , but the most disingenuous part had to be Barrett in her red dress and black face covering looking like a fucking handmaid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this event but she was a straight maskhole when she and her family went to what turned out to be a goddamn coronavirus cotillion .
The best questions were asked by my favorite Trump impersonator on Twitter : Highlights from the opening day included the next vice president of the United States ( God , if you ’ re listening , it ’ s me Stephen ) California Sen. Kamala Harris— who ’ s in the unprecedented position of running for VP while questioning a Supreme Court nominee during an election—calling out Republicans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than pass a stimulus to help struggling Americans .
And God , yes , Christianity , or a morbid version of Christianity , was in full discussion on this first day .
But the star of this show was Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar : Oh and if you ’ re wondering why God hates Lindsey Graham , look no further than Trump ’ s favorite eyelash using beloved Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg ’ s words about Merrick Garland against the Democrats .
Ugggh .
We don ’ t endorse people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clicked this link and it took you to Jamie Harrison ’ s donation page and you donated , then that ’ s on you .
But if you are wondering why we are discussing this in a fucking pandemic while we wait for America to right itself and vote this orange bag of puss out of office ( come on God , pick up the phone ! )
, it ’ s because the president lost all hope of getting rid of the Affordable Care Act ( aka Obamacare ) legislatively , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court with a judge who has expressed opposition to the ACA .
The president also won ’ t come out and say that he ’ ll respect the results of the election should he lose , which means the election results could end up going to the Supreme Court and Trump ’ s hedging his bets .
And what does any of this have to do with the fact that America is sick , unemployment is higher than a giraffe ’ s balls and unemployment benefits aren ’ t enough to buy both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us really struggling , Cinnamon Wizards that come in a clear plastic bag ) and whole milk ?

Why?
Why are they doing this?
Why are they doing this right now?
Why are they trying to act like this isn’t hypocritical?
Why is this woman wearing a mask today but didn’t have one on during the superspreader soiree at the White House?
So many questions and no answers, but I was happy to see that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) had on a medical grade mask, and not the leather mask with the zipper over the mouth that he normally wears around the White House, during the Supreme Court Confirmation hearing for Amy Coney Barrett on Monday.
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And everything went about as well as you’d expect. Democrats argued that this is some straight bullshit, considering America isn’t just in an election year; in some states, people have already begun voting. And America will have a new president in less than 30 days and we’ve not had a new stimulus package in some 150 days despite the House approving the HEROES Act five months ago.
Republicans—or as they prefer to be called, “Trumpesticles”—basically argued that they run the Senate, and therefore the world, and they can do whatever they want to do. But, of course, they hid it behind that white entitlement voice that sounds like concern and sincerity wrapped in puzzled bewilderment. You know that thing they do where they ask a rhetorical question as if they are really looking for the answer. The whole thing is a dog-and-pony show, but the most disingenuous part had to be Barrett in her red dress and black face covering looking like a fucking handmaid. She was all masked up during this event but she was a straight maskhole when she and her family went to what turned out to be a goddamn coronavirus cotillion.
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The best questions were asked by my favorite Trump impersonator on Twitter:
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Highlights from the opening day included the next vice president of the United States (God, if you’re listening, it’s me Stephen) California Sen. Kamala Harris— who’s in the unprecedented position of running for VP while questioning a Supreme Court nominee during an election—calling out Republicans for rushing through a Supreme Court nominee rather than pass a stimulus to help struggling Americans. And God, yes, Christianity, or a morbid version of Christianity, was in full discussion on this first day. But the star of this show was Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar:
Oh and if you’re wondering why God hates Lindsey Graham, look no further than Trump’s favorite eyelash using beloved Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s words about Merrick Garland against the Democrats.
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Ugggh. We don’t endorse people at The Root, but if you clicked this link and it took you to Jamie Harrison’s donation page and you donated, then that’s on you.
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But if you are wondering why we are discussing this in a fucking pandemic while we wait for America to right itself and vote this orange bag of puss out of office (come on God, pick up the phone!), it’s because the president lost all hope of getting rid of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) legislatively, so he’s trying to stack the court with a judge who has expressed opposition to the ACA. The president also won’t come out and say that he’ll respect the results of the election should he lose, which means the election results could end up going to the Supreme Court and Trump’s hedging his bets.
And what does any of this have to do with the fact that America is sick, unemployment is higher than a giraffe’s balls and unemployment benefits aren’t enough to buy both Cinnamon Toast Crunch (or for those of us really struggling, Cinnamon Wizards that come in a clear plastic bag) and whole milk?
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Not one fucking thing.


theroot--2020-10-12--Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Morgan Dead at 77

Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan , who was integral to the Cincinnati Reds ’ Big Red Machine era of the 1970s , died on Sunday .
He was 77 .
The Associated Press reports that he died at his Danville , Calif. , home after suffering from a nerve condition , a form of polyneuropathy , for an unspecified period of time .
In 22 seasons of Major League Baseball , he was a 10-time All-Star , won five Gold Gloves and was named the National League ’ s Most Valuable Player in 1975 and 1976 .
Little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cincinnati Reds for eight seasons , where he played a pivotal role in helping them win back to back World Series in 1975 and 1976 .
Known for flapping his left elbow at the plate , Morgan was celebrated for his fearlessness—despite his diminutive five-foot , seven-inch stature—and dynamic play on the field .
In response to the news , many have taken to social media to offer their condolences .
By the time Morgan retired in 1984 , he had scored 1,650 runs , stole 689 bases , hit 268 homers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his statistical output doesn ’ t properly reflect the tremendous impact he had on the field .
“ Joe Morgan played on one of the greatest teams ever , ” Twitter user BaseballHistoryNut tweeted .
“ And it really hurts his legacy [ in my opinion ] .
” After his playing days , Morgan became a popular announcer for the Giants , Reds and A ’ s before graduating into a color commentator for NBC , ABC , CBS and most notably , ESPN .
After the Reds retired his jersey in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baseball ’ s Hall of Fame in 1990 , he became a board member of the Hall of Fame and the Baseball Assistance Team .
In recent years , Morgan was beset with health problems .
He was forced to use a cane when he took the field prior to the 2015 All-Star Game and later required a bone marrow transplant .
“ The Reds family is heartbroken .
Joe was a giant in the game and was adored by the fans in this city , ” Reds CEO Bob Castellini said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifelong loyalty and dedication to this organization that extended to our current team and front office staff .
As a cornerstone on one of the greatest teams in baseball history , his contributions to this franchise will live forever .
Our hearts ache for his Big Red Machine teammates.
” “ Major League Baseball is deeply saddened by the death of Joe Morgan , one of the best five-tool players our game has ever known and a symbol of all-around excellence , ” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player smallest in stature on the field could be the most impactful.
” “ Joe wasn ’ t just the best second baseman in baseball history , ” former teammate Johnny Bench said .
“ He was the best player I ever saw and one of the best people I ’ ve ever known.
” Per the Associated Press , Morgan is survived by Theresa , his wife of 30 years ; his twin daughters , Kelly and Ashley ; and daughters Lisa and Angela from his previous marriage to Gloria Morgan , @ @ @ @ @ @

Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan, who was integral to the Cincinnati Reds’ Big Red Machine era of the 1970s, died on Sunday. He was 77.
The Associated Press reports that he died at his Danville, Calif., home after suffering from a nerve condition, a form of polyneuropathy, for an unspecified period of time.
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In 22 seasons of Major League Baseball, he was a 10-time All-Star, won five Gold Gloves and was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1975 and 1976. Little Joe was also a member of the Cincinnati Reds for eight seasons, where he played a pivotal role in helping them win back to back World Series in 1975 and 1976. Known for flapping his left elbow at the plate, Morgan was celebrated for his fearlessness—despite his diminutive five-foot, seven-inch stature—and dynamic play on the field.
In response to the news, many have taken to social media to offer their condolences.
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By the time Morgan retired in 1984, he had scored 1,650 runs, stole 689 bases, hit 268 homers and batted .271. But many note that his statistical output doesn’t properly reflect the tremendous impact he had on the field.
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“Joe Morgan played on one of the greatest teams ever,” Twitter user BaseballHistoryNut tweeted. “And it really hurts his legacy [in my opinion].”
After his playing days, Morgan became a popular announcer for the Giants, Reds and A’s before graduating into a color commentator for NBC, ABC, CBS and most notably, ESPN.
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After the Reds retired his jersey in 1987, and he was inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame in 1990, he became a board member of the Hall of Fame and the Baseball Assistance Team.
In recent years, Morgan was beset with health problems. He was forced to use a cane when he took the field prior to the 2015 All-Star Game and later required a bone marrow transplant.
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“The Reds family is heartbroken. Joe was a giant in the game and was adored by the fans in this city,” Reds CEO Bob Castellini said in a statement. “He had a lifelong loyalty and dedication to this organization that extended to our current team and front office staff. As a cornerstone on one of the greatest teams in baseball history, his contributions to this franchise will live forever. Our hearts ache for his Big Red Machine teammates.”
“Major League Baseball is deeply saddened by the death of Joe Morgan, one of the best five-tool players our game has ever known and a symbol of all-around excellence,” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “Joe often reminded baseball fans that the player smallest in stature on the field could be the most impactful.”
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“Joe wasn’t just the best second baseman in baseball history,” former teammate Johnny Bench said. “He was the best player I ever saw and one of the best people I’ve ever known.”
Per the Associated Press, Morgan is survived by Theresa, his wife of 30 years; his twin daughters, Kelly and Ashley; and daughters Lisa and Angela from his previous marriage to Gloria Morgan, who he wed in 1967.