theroot--2020-10-01--Man Who Drove Truck Through Pasadena BLM March Stockpiled Weapons, Was Planning for ‘Civil Disorder’

Man Who Drove Truck Through Pasadena BLM March Stockpiled Weapons, Was Planning for ‘Civil Disorder’ Say Authorities

A California man who is accused of plowing his truck through a crowd of Black Lives Matter protesters in Pasadena earlier this year was preparing for a larger attack , according to federal officials .
As the Washington Post reports , Benjamin Jong Ren Hung was charged last week with conspiracy to transport firearms across state lines , as well as making a false statement regarding the purchase of firearms .
On Monday , the 28-year-old was denied bail , meaning he will be held in federal custody until his arraignment on Oct. 15 .
Pasadena Police arrested Hung on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Dodge Ram truck through a crowd of about 100 people who had been peacefully protesting in Old Town Pasadena .
Just days earlier , footage of George Floyd ’ s death at the hands of Minneapolis police caused nationwide outrage and demonstrations .
But when police searched Hung ’ s car , they found a number of firearms suggesting Hung had much bigger plans in mind .
According to the Post , which cites an FBI affidavit , authorities found “ a loaded semiautomatic handgun , high-capacity magazines loaded with ammunition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a megaphone.
” Court documents also say witnesses saw Hung in the area of the attack days before .
The truck Hung drove also bore three flags associated with far-right extremist groups .
While no one was injured by the truck , officials say Hung had much larger plans in mind .
Federal officials say Hung had amassed an arsenal of firearms and tactical equipment and used his family ’ s vineyard in Lodi , Calif. , as a training camp “ to prepare to engage in civil disorders.
” A photograph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firearms displayed on a table along with large number of rifle barrels , magazines , ammunition of various calibers and a tactical vest with assault rifle magazines .
On the weekend of the alleged attack , Hung bragged about his efforts to assault protesters , according to the affidavit .
He had also communicated to his associates about creating a “ tactical training camp and firearms range at his family ’ s vineyard and his intent to use the firearms in preparation for civil disorders , ” the court document said .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a disturbing trend of right-wing militias and vigilantes using racial justice protests to further violence and discord , whether it ’ s by attacking protesters themselves or using the rallies as cover to attack federal authorities , as is the case with suspected killer Steven Carrillo .
In fact , a recent Vice report found out of 26 instances where someone brandished a weapon at a Black Lives Matter protest , 21 incidents were targeting Black Lives Matter demonstrators .
If convicted , Hung could face up to five years in federal prison @

A California man who is accused of plowing his truck through a crowd of Black Lives Matter protesters in Pasadena earlier this year was preparing for a larger attack, according to federal officials.
As the Washington Post reports, Benjamin Jong Ren Hung was charged last week with conspiracy to transport firearms across state lines, as well as making a false statement regarding the purchase of firearms. On Monday, the 28-year-old was denied bail, meaning he will be held in federal custody until his arraignment on Oct. 15.
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Pasadena Police arrested Hung on May 31, shortly after he drove his Dodge Ram truck through a crowd of about 100 people who had been peacefully protesting in Old Town Pasadena. Just days earlier, footage of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police caused nationwide outrage and demonstrations.
But when police searched Hung’s car, they found a number of firearms suggesting Hung had much bigger plans in mind. According to the Post, which cites an FBI affidavit, authorities found “a loaded semiautomatic handgun, high-capacity magazines loaded with ammunition, a machete, a long metal pipe and a megaphone.”
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Court documents also say witnesses saw Hung in the area of the attack days before. The truck Hung drove also bore three flags associated with far-right extremist groups. While no one was injured by the truck, officials say Hung had much larger plans in mind.
From the Post:
Federal officials say Hung had amassed an arsenal of firearms and tactical equipment and used his family’s vineyard in Lodi, Calif., as a training camp “to prepare to engage in civil disorders.” A photograph from Hung obtained by investigators showed six firearms displayed on a table along with large number of rifle barrels, magazines, ammunition of various calibers and a tactical vest with assault rifle magazines. On the weekend of the alleged attack, Hung bragged about his efforts to assault protesters, according to the affidavit. He had also communicated to his associates about creating a “tactical training camp and firearms range at his family’s vineyard and his intent to use the firearms in preparation for civil disorders,” the court document said.
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The charges against Hung are in line with a disturbing trend of right-wing militias and vigilantes using racial justice protests to further violence and discord, whether it’s by attacking protesters themselves or using the rallies as cover to attack federal authorities, as is the case with suspected killer Steven Carrillo. In fact, a recent Vice report found out of 26 instances where someone brandished a weapon at a Black Lives Matter protest, 21 incidents were targeting Black Lives Matter demonstrators.
If convicted, Hung could face up to five years in federal prison.


theroot--2020-10-01--Coronavirus Vaccine Won't Be Ready Until at Least Spring, Moderna CEO Says

At a health conference on Wednesday , Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said the company ’ s coronavirus vaccine won ’ t be ready until spring of next year .
CBS News reports that Bancel added Moderna won ’ t seek emergency authorization for the vaccine to be used by healthcare workers and at-risk individuals until Nov. 25 , at the earliest .
The company won ’ t be ready until at least late January to seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the vaccine ’ s usage by the general public .
Should the vaccine receive approval , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public distribution until late March or early April .
A spokesperson for Moderna confirmed Bancel ’ s assessment and added that it expects to have enough testing data to seek emergency authorization by the Nov. 25 date Bancel provided .
This new timeline contradicts the one Moderna established earlier this month , where the biotech said it may seek emergency authorization by Nov. 1 .
Shares in Moderna slightly dipped as news of the revised timeline spread .
Moderna is one of seven companies with potential vaccines undergoing late-stage testing , though there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ various stages of development .
The new timeline also undermines President Trump ’ s repeated claims that a vaccine would be ready in a matter of weeks , potentially before the election .
As recently as Tuesday ’ s presidential debate , Trump claimed “ We ’ re weeks away from a vaccine , ” when responding to a question about why he disagreed with an assessment by the head of the U.S. Centers of Disease Control that a vaccine won ’ t be ready until next summer .
“ I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoken to all of the people that you have to speak to — Moderna , Johnson & Johnson and others .
They can go faster than that by a lot , ” Trump said .
Clearly , that doesn ’ t seem to be the case .
At this rate , considering how long it ’ s going to take for the vaccine to be approved , let alone distributed to the public , I might just get through my gaming backlog .
It literally took the world falling apart for that to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen .
A study earlier this month found that Blacks and Latinos were underrepresented in tests for a potential vaccine .
An organization of Black doctors have vowed to vet the safety of any potential vaccine due to the haphazard response by various agencies to the coronavirus pandemic .

At a health conference on Wednesday, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said the company’s coronavirus vaccine won’t be ready until spring of next year.
CBS News reports that Bancel added Moderna won’t seek emergency authorization for the vaccine to be used by healthcare workers and at-risk individuals until Nov. 25, at the earliest. The company won’t be ready until at least late January to seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the vaccine’s usage by the general public. Should the vaccine receive approval, it won’t be ready for public distribution until late March or early April.
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A spokesperson for Moderna confirmed Bancel’s assessment and added that it expects to have enough testing data to seek emergency authorization by the Nov. 25 date Bancel provided.
This new timeline contradicts the one Moderna established earlier this month, where the biotech said it may seek emergency authorization by Nov. 1. Shares in Moderna slightly dipped as news of the revised timeline spread. Moderna is one of seven companies with potential vaccines undergoing late-stage testing, though there are currently over 170 potential treatments in various stages of development.
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The new timeline also undermines President Trump’s repeated claims that a vaccine would be ready in a matter of weeks, potentially before the election. As recently as Tuesday’s presidential debate, Trump claimed “We’re weeks away from a vaccine,” when responding to a question about why he disagreed with an assessment by the head of the U.S. Centers of Disease Control that a vaccine won’t be ready until next summer.
“I’ve spoken to Pfizer, I’ve spoken to all of the people that you have to speak to — Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and others. They can go faster than that by a lot,” Trump said.
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Clearly, that doesn’t seem to be the case. At this rate, considering how long it’s going to take for the vaccine to be approved, let alone distributed to the public, I might just get through my gaming backlog. It literally took the world falling apart for that to happen but dammit, it may just happen.
A study earlier this month found that Blacks and Latinos were underrepresented in tests for a potential vaccine. An organization of Black doctors have vowed to vet the safety of any potential vaccine due to the haphazard response by various agencies to the coronavirus pandemic.


theroot--2020-10-01--Marrrrcus Darling, Do You Know What's New and Black on Netflix in October 2020?

It ’ s Spooky Season , also known as October !
We ’ re in a new month which means we need to get into what Netflix ’ s Strong Black Lead has in store .
The month kicks off with a bang and there are a few titles already on the streaming platform right now .
First up , Boomerang .
Whether it ’ s the longstanding debate on whether fans would choose Jacqueline ( Robin Givens ) or Angela ( Halle Berry ) , the fabulous Strangé ( Grace Jones ) , Marcus ’ ( Eddie Murphy ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s ( Eartha Kitt ) commando lifestyle , there is so much of the 1992 classic to reminisce about !
And if you haven ’ t seen it yet ( and are too Blackly embarrassed to admit it ) , here ’ s your chance to catch up and join in on the pop culture references .
It ’ s currently streaming now .
Heeeyyyy Professor Oglevee !
We ’ re still on that ‘ 90s/ ’ 00s nostalgic tip because the next show from the group of licensed Black sitcoms now available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1-5 ) !
Other titles that dropped on Oct. 1 are Season 1 of CBS ’ Evil ( starring Mike Colter ) and Free State of Jones .
I ’ m personally excited for Oct. 9 since that ’ ll be when more people can see The Forty-Year-Old Version , which I think is a fabulous feature from Radha Blank ( more on that later as I got a chance to interview her ) .
But wait , we ’ re not done with the Black sitcom nostalgia !
Only thing is , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little bit because One on One ( Seasons 1-4 ) and Half & Half ( Seasons 1-5 ) will be available to binge on Oct. 15 .
Also on the 15th are some original titles such as Social Distance and A Babysitter ’ s Guide to Monster Hunting .
Toward the end of the month , TikTok sensation and 2020 Root 100 honoree Sarah Cooper will be debuting Sarah Cooper : Everything ’ s Fine ( Oct. 27 ) .
Everything is so fine .
See y ’ all next month !
Check @ @ @ @ @ @

Tonja Renée Stidhum on The Grapevine, shared by Tonja Renée Stidhum to The Root

It’s Spooky Season, also known as October! We’re in a new month which means we need to get into what Netflix’s Strong Black Lead has in store.
The month kicks off with a bang and there are a few titles already on the streaming platform right now.
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First up, Boomerang. Whether it’s the longstanding debate on whether fans would choose Jacqueline (Robin Givens) or Angela (Halle Berry), the fabulous Strangé (Grace Jones), Marcus’ (Eddie Murphy) feet fixation, or Lady Eloise’s (Eartha Kitt) commando lifestyle, there is so much of the 1992 classic to reminisce about! And if you haven’t seen it yet (and are too Blackly embarrassed to admit it), here ’s your chance to catch up and join in on the pop culture references. It’s currently streaming now.
Heeeyyyy Professor Oglevee! We’re still on that ‘90s/’00s nostalgic tip because the next show from the group of licensed Black sitcoms now available to stream is The Parkers (Seasons 1-5)! Other titles that dropped on Oct. 1 are Season 1 of CBS’ Evil (starring Mike Colter) and Free State of Jones.
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I’m personally excited for Oct. 9 since that’ll be when more people can see The Forty-Year-Old Version, which I think is a fabulous feature from Radha Blank (more on that later as I got a chance to interview her).
But wait, we’re not done with the Black sitcom nostalgia! Only thing is, you’ll have to wait a little bit because One on One (Seasons 1-4) and Half & Half (Seasons 1-5) will be available to binge on Oct. 15. Also on the 15th are some original titles such as Social Distance and A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting.
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Toward the end of the month, TikTok sensation and 2020 Root 100 honoree Sarah Cooper will be debuting Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine (Oct. 27). Everything is so fine.
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See y’all next month! Check out the full lineup below:


theroot--2020-10-01--AirPods, MacBooks, and iPads (Oh My!): Today’s Best Apple Deals

The best Apple deals and discounts of October 2020 are here .
If you ’ re an Apple fan , then you know that the company ’ s popular iPhones , iPads , MacBooks , Apple Watch , and AirPods don ’ t come cheap ... and sales can be sporadic .
Luckily , we watch Apple bargains like a hawk here at The Inventory and Kinja Deals , always keeping an eye out for the best deals on across the Cupertino ecosystem .
Scope out low prices on AirPods Pro , the MacBook Air , and Apple Watches below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll be updating this roundup regularly .
True , it ’ s only a $ 15 discount , but we ’ re surprised to see any sale at all on the just-released Apple Watch Series 6 .
Both sizes of the base model Series 6 are discounted right now , and provide a faster processor along with a blood oxygen sensor and other health-centric upgrades .
You ’ ll get an even larger discount on the brand new core iPad , which is already marked down $ 34 for the 128GB model right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ iPad Air , this entry-level iPad still looks the same as the old one , but it has a faster A12 Bionic chip inside ( comparable to iPhone XS ) .
The 32GB model is no longer on sale as of this writing , but at least the larger-capacity one is !
The premium AirPods are now $ 30 off the list price at Amazon .
It ’ s not the lowest price we ’ ve seen on the AirPods Pro , but it ’ s still a stellar discount on some excellent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noise canceling smarts , silicone tips to improve comfort , and also a case that can be wirelessly charged .
Go Pro for $ 200 less than usual with this 13-inch MacBook Pro deal at Amazon .
You ’ ll get the latest-generation model with a 10th-generation Intel Core i5 chip ( 2.0Ghz ) , 16GB RAM , and a sizable 512GB SSD , making this a pretty powerful little laptop .
Note that $ 50 of the savings shows up at checkout , but isn ’ t reflected in the price shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the iPhone 12 is probably just weeks away , but this is a sharp deal on the current iPhone 11 if you ’ re OK with a renewed ( refurbished ) edition .
Amazon has an unlocked iPhone 11 available from $ 597 renewed , with the prices varying slightly based on color choice .
There are larger storage options available for extra cash , too , but at least for this base model , you ’ re saving more than $ 100 off the new price .
If you like your tablets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snag the latest-generation iPad Mini for $ 50 off the list price at Amazon right now .
This lil ’ guy has a 7.9 '' display , an A12 Bionic processor , 64GB of internal storage , and support for Apple ’ s Pencil stylus .
Apple ’ s newer and pricier iPads may pack more power , but none are as compact as the Mini .
Don ’ t want to go Pro ?
Apple ’ s standard current-model AirPods are also discounted at Amazon , and are marked down $ 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These buds are super-handy allies for any jaunt , large or small , and the case can be recharged with the included cable .
A version with a wirelessly rechargeable case is available for $ 160 ( that ’ s $ 39 off ) .
New Apple Watches are out , whether it ’ s the Series 6 or budget-friendlier Apple Watch SE , but both are much more expensive than this Apple Watch Series 3 at Amazon .
It ’ s not the fastest or more perk-packed edition , but it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your iPhone for fitness tracking , notifications , and more .
It ’ s just $ 169 for the 38mm model .
Save $ 100 off the active noise-canceling wireless Beats Solo Pro headphones right now at Amazon in a a couple of colors .
They pair easily with iOS devices thanks to Apple ’ s H1 chip and promise a stellar 22 hours of battery life on a full charge .
The light and navy blue colors are still available as of this writing .
It ’ s not a huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one : right now you can save $ 50 off the price of Apple ’ s largest current-gen iPad , the iPad Pro 12.9 ” .
With a massive ProMotion screen , serious speed onboard , and even a LIDAR camera , it ’ s the most perk-packed tablet in Apple ’ s stable .
And if you want Apple ’ s pricey Magic Keyboard for this model , it ’ s also $ 20 off at Amazon .
If you ’ re on the hunt for a large , semi-recent iPhone that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this iPhone XR deal might be up your alley .
It has a sizable 6.1 ” screen , is available in a handful of eye-catching colors , and the A12 Bionic processor is still plenty speedy compared to the top-end competition of today .
It ’ s more than $ 300 off the original new list price when you buy this certified renewed version from Amazon , which is unlocked .
The price varies slightly based on which color you choose .
Apple ’ s largest and newest MacBook Pro model certainly isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll save big on the notebook at Amazon right now .
Amazon is taking $ 250 off the $ 2,400 list price right now , gaining you a high-end laptop ideal for creative work thanks to the Intel Core i7 chip , 16GB RAM , and a sizable 512GB SSD .
Keen on snagging some Beats on-ear headphones but don ’ t want the added bulk , battery hassle , or expense of wireless cans ?
No sweat : here ’ s the deal for you .
Amazon has the basic Beats EP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the list price in a handful of colors .
These wired cans simply plug into your device and that ’ s that : no charging or pairing involved .
Seeking a slim MacBook but don ’ t want to spend upwards of a grand ?
If you can deal with some dated tech within , then you might consider Amazon ’ s refurbished deal on an 11.6 '' MacBook Air from early 2015 .
It might not have as much zip as the current models and the screen won ’ t be as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slim and user-friendly Mac laptop for just under $ 500 .

Andrew Hayward on Roundups, shared by Ignacia to The Root

Featured Deal: Apple Watch Series 7 (Green) | $339 | Amazon
The best Apple deals and discounts of the month are here.
If you’re an Apple fan, then you know that the company’s popular iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watch, and AirPods don’t come cheap—and sales can be sporadic.
Luckily, we watch Apple bargains like a hawk here at Kinja Deals, and we’re always keeping an eye out for the best deals across all Apple devices. Scope out some great prices on AirPods Pro, iPad Pro, and M1 Macs below, and stay tuned: we’ll be updating this roundup regularly.
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Have you been just itching to get an Apple Watch Series 7, but the full price of $399 is a bridge too far? Well, lucky you, it’s on sale at Amazon right now for $339—that’s $60 off, or enough to pick up an Apple Watch accessory like a new sport loop band. This deal is only on the base GPS watch, and only the green one, but listen, if you’re on a budget and you haven’t invited an Apple Watch into your life yet, I can attest to it being one of the most useful pieces of tech on the market right now.
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If you’re one to work in one fixed location, the 2020 iMac is on sale for $150 off. The 21.5" all-in-one 1080p desktop computer and monitor has 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD. As is standard, it comes with the Apple Magic Mouse which can scroll in all directions like a touchpad on top and is just a delight to use—especially for artists. That discount brings it down to $950.
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Sick of your phone dying on you when you’re out and about? Well if you’ve got an iPhone 12 or later, you can just slap a MagSafe battery pack onto the back of it. No cables dangling around to connect to a powerbank. This uses the wireless charger in the back of the phone and stays magnetically connected to it. The whole thing fits right in your pocket, just bit more snug. Normally goes for $99, but you can get it for 9% off right now.
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Discounts on Apple’s new MacBook Air model with the powerful M1 chip have been steadier lately, and right now you can save a strong $100 off the 512GB model in silver or space gray. The M1 chip makes the MacBook Air “extraordinary,” thanks to fantastic battery life and better performance than some much pricier Windows-based rivals. If you’re on the hunt for a speedy, reliable new laptop, jump on this bargain! For folks who don’t need that much storage, the 256GB version is also $100 off bringing it to just $899.
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The deluxe AirPods Max are the over-the-ear option from Apple which normally run for $549. Right now, Amazon is offering roughly $70 off for a selection of different colors. If you’re looking for a comfy, fashionable, great-sounding set of headphones to seamlessly work with your other Apple tech, now may be the time to jump on board.
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The latest Apple TV in 4K is discounted over at Amazon. Only by $10, but hey. If you were in the market for an Apple TV and haven’t pulled the trigger yet, you might as well save $10. Get the 32GB version for $169 or the 64GB version for $190. I will say, the Siri remote is excellent to use so you can avoid typing in the shows or movies you want to pull up with just the arrow buttons and on screen keyboard.
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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 step the game up with rubber tips, active noise cancellation, better overall audio quality, and a wirelessly-chargeable case as standard. They’re a bit expensive normally, but right now you can get ‘em for $59 off the list price.
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Just looking for something simple? Apple’s standard 2nd gen model AirPods are also on sale at Amazon. You can snag yourself a pair for $50 off. These earbuds are rechargeable via the case and cable and produce quality sound. If you don’t need the latest and greatest, you can save quite a bit of dough going with this previous generation version.
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Apple released the latest set of Bluetooth wireless earbuds in its AirPods 3. With an original price point of $179, you would expect it to fall somewhere between their old AirPods 2 and the $249 AirPods Pro. Well, you’d be exactly right. The AirPods 3 are a step up from the 2, adding some of the features we saw come with the Pro like spatial audio support and water resistance. They also have a redesign aesthetically. The most notable absent feature from the Pro is the lack of active noise canceling. Right now Amazon has them for $10 off.


theroot--2020-10-01--Video Shows Black Woman Hogtied in Patrol Cruiser While Cop Ignores Her Cries for Help

A video released by Colorado ’ s Aurora Police Department on Tuesday shows a former officer ignoring a Black woman ’ s cries for help while she ’ s handcuffed upside-down in a police cruiser .
CBS 4 reports that Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson said that the video shows former officer Levi Huffine “ hobbling ” 28-year-old Shataean Kelly during an August 2019 arrest .
Kelly is seen in the video with her hands and feet handcuffed together .
She rolls headfirst off the seat and is heard pleading for Huffine to help her .
“ In my opinion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It makes me sick , ” Wilson said during a civil service commission appeal for Huffine , who was fired as a result of the incident .
“ We are not judge , jury and executer .
We are not to treat people inhumanely , like they don ’ t matter.
” Huffine arrested Kelly on Aug. 27 , 2019 on municipal charges related to a fight .
Bodycam footage shows Huffine hobbling her in the cruiser .
After she rolls headfirst to the ground a short while into the car ride , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Huffine ignores those pleas for the duration of the entire 20 minute ride .
Huffine said he hobbled her because she tried to escape from the backseat of the cruiser .
Wilson testified that the door handles don ’ t work in the backseat , making Huffine ’ s decision to hobble her unnecessary .
“ The hobbling in my opinion was another form of punishment , ” she said during the hearing .
Kelly could be heard telling Huffine that she couldn ’ t breathe and feared for her life .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathe , ” Kelly says .
“ I don ’ t want to die like this .
I ’ m about to break my neck , ” cries Kelly .
At no point does Huffine acknowledge Kelly ’ s pleas or make any attempt to help her .
“ I don ’ t want to die like this , officer .
...
I ’ m a good person I ’ m just under the influence , ” she said , adding , “ This is some slavery sh*t. I ’ m sorry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ It hurts so bad ...
Please don ’ t let me die back here.
” Wilson said she couldn ’ t keep track of how many times Kelly pleaded for help and noted that she was particularly disturbed by the fact Kelly is heard saying “ I beg you master , ” at one point .
“ As an African-American female she denigrates herself to the point she actually calls him ‘ master.
’ To me that is disgusting , ” Wilson said .
While a Chief ’ s Review Board recommended Huffine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fired him in February of this year .
Huffine appealed his termination , and once the hearing concludes , Aurora ’ s four-person civil service commission will decide to either uphold the termination or re-hire him with a potentially lesser punishment .
All criminal charges against Kelly were dropped .
Criminal charges were considered for Huffine but , since Kelly didn ’ t have any serious physical injuries they ultimately weren ’ t filed .
While her body may have only been roughed up , I can only imagine the psychological trauma incurred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pretty sure torturing someone is against the law , even if it ’ s a passive , disturbingly apathetic form of torture .
“ He is lucky she did not die in the backseat of that car , ” Wilson said .
“ Because he would be — in my opinion — in an orange jumpsuit right now .
”

A video released by Colorado’s Aurora Police Department on Tuesday shows a former officer ignoring a Black woman’s cries for help while she’s handcuffed upside-down in a police cruiser.
CBS 4 reports that Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson said that the video shows former officer Levi Huffine “hobbling” 28-year-old Shataean Kelly during an August 2019 arrest. Kelly is seen in the video with her hands and feet handcuffed together. She rolls headfirst off the seat and is heard pleading for Huffine to help her.
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“In my opinion she was just tortured back there. It makes me sick,” Wilson said during a civil service commission appeal for Huffine, who was fired as a result of the incident. “We are not judge, jury and executer. We are not to treat people inhumanely, like they don’t matter.”
Huffine arrested Kelly on Aug. 27, 2019 on municipal charges related to a fight. Bodycam footage shows Huffine hobbling her in the cruiser. After she rolls headfirst to the ground a short while into the car ride, Kelly is heard crying for help. Huffine ignores those pleas for the duration of the entire 20 minute ride. Huffine said he hobbled her because she tried to escape from the backseat of the cruiser.
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Wilson testified that the door handles don’t work in the backseat, making Huffine’s decision to hobble her unnecessary. “The hobbling in my opinion was another form of punishment,” she said during the hearing.
Kelly could be heard telling Huffine that she couldn’t breathe and feared for her life. “Officer please, I can’t breathe,” Kelly says. “I don’t want to die like this. I’m about to break my neck,” cries Kelly. At no point does Huffine acknowledge Kelly’s pleas or make any attempt to help her.
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“I don’t want to die like this, officer. ...I’m a good person I’m just under the influence,” she said, adding, “This is some slavery sh*t. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry God ... It hurts so bad ... Please don’t let me die back here.” Wilson said she couldn’t keep track of how many times Kelly pleaded for help and noted that she was particularly disturbed by the fact Kelly is heard saying “I beg you master,” at one point.
“As an African-American female she denigrates herself to the point she actually calls him ‘master.’ To me that is disgusting,” Wilson said.
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While a Chief’s Review Board recommended Huffine only receive a 180-hour suspension, Wilson fired him in February of this year. Huffine appealed his termination, and once the hearing concludes, Aurora’s four-person civil service commission will decide to either uphold the termination or re-hire him with a potentially lesser punishment.
All criminal charges against Kelly were dropped. Criminal charges were considered for Huffine but, since Kelly didn’t have any serious physical injuries they ultimately weren’t filed.
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While her body may have only been roughed up, I can only imagine the psychological trauma incurred by this incident. I’m pretty sure torturing someone is against the law, even if it’s a passive, disturbingly apathetic form of torture.
“He is lucky she did not die in the backseat of that car,” Wilson said. “Because he would be — in my opinion — in an orange jumpsuit right now.”


theroot--2020-10-01--Michigan Suspect Arrested and Charged in Connection to a String of Racist Attacks on Black Family's

Michigan Suspect Arrested and Charged in Connection to a String of Racist Attacks on Black Family's Home

In September , The Root reported that activist group Detroit Will Breathe organized a protest on behalf of Eddie and Candace Hall and their children after the family was victimized by a string of racially motivated attacks on their home and vehicle .
On Tuesday , a suspect was arrested in connection to those attacks .
According to the Detroit Free Press , the suspect hadn ’ t been identified at the time his arrest was announced , but Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer said that “ h e was brought in and he did confess to the hate crimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home.
” Those crimes include firing gunshots into the family ’ s home and slashing the tires on their truck which was also vandalized with offensive graffiti that read “ terrorist Black Lives Matter ” and “ not welcome ” accompanied by a swastika .
Police previously said they believed the attacks were motivated by a “ Black Lives Matter ” sign the family keeps in the window of their home .
During a Wednesday press conference , the man was identified as 24-year-old Michael Frederick Jr. , according to the Associated Press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Frederick was instructed by Judge Michael Chupa not to discuss details of his case , but he was allowed to give the Halls a weak-ass apology where he tried to distance himself from his own racism .
“ I ’ m extremely regretful of what I did , ” Frederick said , AP reports .
“ I can say it ’ s not like me .
I acted way out of character .
This wasn ’ t about the color of anyone ’ s skin.
” Chupa said during the hearing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me if , in fact , these things do bear out to be true.
” “ People should be able to reasonably disagree about politics without it resorting to violence , ” He continued .
“ Using violence , whether motivated by race or politics or hatred or acrimony — I don ’ t care , that is not what America is about.
” According to the Free Press , Frederick is facing nine charges , including three counts of ethnic intimidation .
Chupa remanded him to the Macomb County Jail on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frederick should post bond , he must wear a GPS tether , and he is to have no contact with the Halls or their property .
Despite Frederick ’ s confession and sorry-ass apology , he pleaded not guilty and requested a court-appointed attorney to represent him .
Here ’ s a little on how Frederick was caught as reported by the Free Press : Police received a tip that Frederick was the culprit .
They conducted a search warrant at his home Tuesday , and Frederick was arrested .
The detective said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the suspect , who was caught on a neighbor ’ s surveillance video , including a mask and shoes .
He told the court the gun used in the shootings is believed to belong to the ex-girlfriend of Frederick ’ s father .
The detective said Frederick ’ s father told investigators that he disassembled the pistol used in the shootings and claimed to have discarded the pistol .
On Wednesday , Candace Hall told reporters her family has “ lived in constant fear and couldn ’ t sleep at their home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She also said she would pray for Frederick and his family and that she feels sorry for his parents .
“ Hate brings no good to anyone , ” she said .

In September, The Root reported that activist group Detroit Will Breathe organized a protest on behalf of Eddie and Candace Hall and their children after the family was victimized by a string of racially motivated attacks on their home and vehicle. On Tuesday, a suspect was arrested in connection to those attacks.
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According to the Detroit Free Press, the suspect hadn’t been identified at the time his arrest was announced, but Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer said that “h e was brought in and he did confess to the hate crimes that he committed at the victims’ home.” Those crimes include firing gunshots into the family’s home and slashing the tires on their truck which was also vandalized with offensive graffiti that read “terrorist Black Lives Matter” and “not welcome” accompanied by a swastika. Police previously said they believed the attacks were motivated by a “Black Lives Matter” sign the family keeps in the window of their home.
During a Wednesday press conference, the man was identified as 24-year-old Michael Frederick Jr., according to the Associated Press. During a virtual arraignment hearing Thursday, Frederick was instructed by Judge Michael Chupa not to discuss details of his case, but he was allowed to give the Halls a weak-ass apology where he tried to distance himself from his own racism.
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“I’m extremely regretful of what I did,” Frederick said, AP reports. “I can say it’s not like me. I acted way out of character. This wasn’t about the color of anyone’s skin.”
Chupa said during the hearing that it is of “great concern to me if, in fact, these things do bear out to be true.”
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“People should be able to reasonably disagree about politics without it resorting to violence,” He continued. “Using violence, whether motivated by race or politics or hatred or acrimony — I don’t care, that is not what America is about.”
According to the Free Press, Frederick is facing nine charges, including three counts of ethnic intimidation. Chupa remanded him to the Macomb County Jail on a $200,000 bond and said that if Frederick should post bond, he must wear a GPS tether, and he is to have no contact with the Halls or their property.
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Despite Frederick’s confession and sorry-ass apology, he pleaded not guilty and requested a court-appointed attorney to represent him.
Here’s a little on how Frederick was caught as reported by the Free Press:
Police received a tip that Frederick was the culprit. They conducted a search warrant at his home Tuesday, and Frederick was arrested. The detective said police recovered clothing consistent with clothes worn by the suspect, who was caught on a neighbor’s surveillance video, including a mask and shoes. He told the court the gun used in the shootings is believed to belong to the ex-girlfriend of Frederick’s father. The detective said Frederick’s father told investigators that he disassembled the pistol used in the shootings and claimed to have discarded the pistol.
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On Wednesday, Candace Hall told reporters her family has “lived in constant fear and couldn’t sleep at their home,” the Free Press reports. She also said she would pray for Frederick and his family and that she feels sorry for his parents.
“Hate brings no good to anyone,” she said.


theroot--2020-10-01--Add an iHome Lamp With RGB and Wireless Charging to Your Desk for $39

Oh yeah , give me all that sweet device convergence loving , baby .
At SideDeal , there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Qi wireless charger built into the base of one convenient , sleek , and sexy @ @ @ @ @ 39 .
This thing has full-range RGB with temperature control , allowing you to set @ @ @ @ @ occasion .
Take your choice of White or Black .
This deal was originally published @ @ @ @ @ with new information on 10/1/2020 .

Quentyn Kennemer on Kinja Deals, shared by Jordan McMahon to The Root

iHome Desk Lamp With Wireless Charging | $39 | SideDeal
Oh yeah, give me all that sweet device convergence loving, baby. At SideDeal , there’s a trendy desk lamp with Qi wireless charger built into the base of one convenient, sleek, and sexy little thingamajig for just $39. This thing has full-range RGB with temperature control, allowing you to set the perfect mood for each occasion. Take your choice of White or Black.
This deal was originally published in August 2020 and updated with new information on 10/1/2020.


theroot--2020-10-01--Actually No, Kyrie. You Weren't the Best Option for Every Team You've Played for Down the Stretch

I want to preface everything I ’ m about to say by acknowledging the fact that Kyrie Irving is really fucking good at basketball .
He ’ s got one of the coldest handles in the history of the league , he ’ s an explosive scorer from damn near anywhere on the floor and it ’ s virtually impossible for defenders to stay in front of him .
Because again , this dude is dope as shit on the basketball court .
But—and there ’ s always a but—he said something on the latest episode of Kevin Durant ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under no circumstances can any sane individual rock with .
When asked who he ’ d trust to shoot with 10 seconds left on the clock , the 2016 NBA champ heaped praised upon Durant while unexpectedly throwing every last one of his previous teammates under the bus : “ This is the first time in my career I can look down and be like that motherfucker can make that shot , too.
” First , let ’ s address the gargantuan six-foot-nine , 250-pound elephant in the room .
Yes , Kyrie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cleveland didn ’ t exactly end on the best of terms , but to sit here and act like King James hasn ’ t hit plenty of shots in the clutch , and/or make brilliant clutch plays , is completely and utterly fucking ridiculous .
At one point in his career , LeBron even held the undisputed title for the highest number of made field goals in clutch situations in the entire league .
And even when you remove assists from the equation , he ’ s still the second most clutch player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Davis , who unquestionably benefits from having LeBron on the floor during clutch situations ; either to draw attention away from Davis or to make the perfect pass to seal the game .
If that sounds familiar , it ’ s because LeBron did the exact same thing for your Black ass , Kyrie .
Twitter had some thoughts on this as well : There ’ s also the fact that LeBron has made not one , but two Finals appearances since Kyrie dipped for Boston in 2017 , while Kyrie has won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Boston , if he wasn ’ t so preoccupied with stagnating the offense—and destroying the locker room—by being a fucking ball hog during his time there , he might remember that he had players like Al Horford , Jaylen Brown and future MVP Jayson Tatum at his disposal—all entirely capable of knocking down big shots in the clutch .
And before you leap to Kyrie ’ s defense and say , ‘ But he saaaaaaaid the best available option !
’ availability requires you to actually be on the floor , right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ?
If the NBA was high school , Kyrie has skipped more classes than Ferris Bueller .
In nine seasons , Kyrie has played a grand total of 528 games—and a meager 20 of those are from this regrettable 2019-20 season .
That means that out of a total of 728 possible games , he ’ s missed—*counts on fingers*—a lot of goddamn games .
How can your “ best option ” only be available roughly 72 percent of the time throughout his entire career during the regular season ?
And please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his absences in the playoffs .
So I ’ m the only one that remembers that this dude fractured his knee cap in Game 1 of the 2015 NBA Finals ?
Or had a knee infection prior to Boston ’ s playoff push in 2018 ?
And hell , he made the team chemistry so bad during Boston ’ s subsequent 2019 run that they probably wished his ass was hurt again .
There are also real questions about Kyrie ’ s ability to lead a team to even get to a position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clutch in the first place .
His 2018-19 Celtics imploded—and at least two former teammates and a current Celtic pointed the finger at him as the culprit—and prior to the NBA ’ s restart , the Nets were better without him ( 22-22 ) than with him ( 8-12 ) on the floor .
And when he was on the floor , sure , he put a nasty 27 points and 6 dimes a game , but at the expense of borderline All-Stars Caris LeVert and Spencer Dinwiddie .
I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a past life—maybe it was Celtics President Danny Ainge—but his injury history is about as horrifying as seeing “ written and directed by Tyler Perry.
” So how good is your “ best option ” if they a ) can ’ t even be relied upon to suit up and b ) can ’ t lead you to the promised land because they ’ re always fucking hurt ?
The best ability is availability .
Kyrie is a cold piece , but he ’ s buggin ’ calling himself the best option for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But at least he gives us something to talk about .

I want to preface everything I’m about to say by acknowledging the fact that Kyrie Irving is really fucking good at basketball.
He’s got one of the coldest handles in the history of the league, he’s an explosive scorer from damn near anywhere on the floor and it’s virtually impossible for defenders to stay in front of him. Because again, this dude is dope as shit on the basketball court.
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But—and there’s always a but—he said something on the latest episode of Kevin Durant’s podcast, The ETCs, that under no circumstances can any sane individual rock with.
When asked who he’d trust to shoot with 10 seconds left on the clock, the 2016 NBA champ heaped praised upon Durant while unexpectedly throwing every last one of his previous teammates under the bus: “This is the first time in my career I can look down and be like that motherfucker can make that shot, too.”
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I’m sorry. What?
First, let’s address the gargantuan six-foot-nine, 250-pound elephant in the room. Yes, Kyrie and LeBron’s love affair in Cleveland didn’t exactly end on the best of terms, but to sit here and act like King James hasn’t hit plenty of shots in the clutch, and/or make brilliant clutch plays, is completely and utterly fucking ridiculous.
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At one point in his career, LeBron even held the undisputed title for the highest number of made field goals in clutch situations in the entire league. And even when you remove assists from the equation, he’s still the second most clutch player in the NBA—second only to teammate Anthony Davis, who unquestionably benefits from having LeBron on the floor during clutch situations; either to draw attention away from Davis or to make the perfect pass to seal the game. If that sounds familiar, it’s because LeBron did the exact same thing for your Black ass, Kyrie.
Twitter had some thoughts on this as well:
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There’s also the fact that LeBron has made not one, but two Finals appearances since Kyrie dipped for Boston in 2017, while Kyrie has won a single playoff series. But speaking of Boston, if he wasn’t so preoccupied with stagnating the offense—and destroying the locker room—by being a fucking ball hog during his time there, he might remember that he had players like Al Horford, Jaylen Brown and future MVP Jayson Tatum at his disposal—all entirely capable of knocking down big shots in the clutch.
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And before you leap to Kyrie’s defense and say, ‘But he saaaaaaaid the best available option! ’ availability requires you to actually be on the floor, right?
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Do you even wanna go there?
If the NBA was high school, Kyrie has skipped more classes than Ferris Bueller.
In nine seasons, Kyrie has played a grand total of 528 games—and a meager 20 of those are from this regrettable 2019-20 season. That means that out of a total of 728 possible games, he’s missed—*counts on fingers*—a lot of goddamn games. How can your “best option” only be available roughly 72 percent of the time throughout his entire career during the regular season?
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And please don’t get me started on his absences in the playoffs.
So I’m the only one that remembers that this dude fractured his knee cap in Game 1 of the 2015 NBA Finals? Or had a knee infection prior to Boston’s playoff push in 2018? And hell, he made the team chemistry so bad during Boston’s subsequent 2019 run that they probably wished his ass was hurt again.
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There are also real questions about Kyrie’s ability to lead a team to even get to a position to have to make big shots in the clutch in the first place. His 2018-19 Celtics imploded—and at least two former teammates and a current Celtic pointed the finger at him as the culprit—and prior to the NBA’s restart, the Nets were better without him (22-22) than with him (8-12) on the floor. And when he was on the floor, sure, he put a nasty 27 points and 6 dimes a game, but at the expense of borderline All-Stars Caris LeVert and Spencer Dinwiddie.
I don’t know who Kyrie pissed off in a past life—maybe it was Celtics President Danny Ainge—but his injury history is about as horrifying as seeing “written and directed by Tyler Perry.” So how good is your “best option” if they a) can’t even be relied upon to suit up and b) can’t lead you to the promised land because they’re always fucking hurt?
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The best ability is availability.
Kyrie is a cold piece, but he’s buggin’ calling himself the best option for every team he’s played for.
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But at least he gives us something to talk about.


theroot--2020-10-01--Judge Finds That Trump’s Federal Law Enforcement Commission Is Fugazi Since It Only Includes Police

Only the president and America ’ s most crooked top cop could ’ ve thought that it was legal to launch a law enforcement commission that only included police and wasn ’ t open to the public .
Well , all that ’ s going to have to change as Senior U.S. District Court Judge John D. Bates in Washington , D.C. , found that President Trump and Attorney General William P. Barr “ violated federal law by failing to have a diverse membership and failing to provide public access to its meetings , ” the Washington Post reports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered the commission to stop work , Thursday , although the commission had already sent a draft of the report and recommendations on improving American policing to Barr for release next month .
Apparently , Trump and Evil Fred Flintstone believe that the police are the only ones who can help fix the police .
The stop work order was a response to a lawsuit from the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund ( LDF ) , “ which sought an injunction against the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advisory committees must work , ” the Post reports .
“ Especially in 2020 , ” Bates wrote , “ when racial justice and civil rights issues involving law enforcement have erupted across the nation , one may legitimately question whether it is sound policy to have a group with little diversity of experience examine , behind closed doors , the sensitive issues facing law enforcement and the criminal justice system in America today , ” the Post reports .
The 18-member commission was composed entirely of state and federal law enforcement officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights , criminal defense , social work , religious or academic fields .
Members were sworn in on Jan. 22 , and then heard months of testimony by teleconference from experts in a variety of police , prosecutorial and social fields .
The commission also formed 15 working groups , with more than 100 members , to draft sections of the report focusing on topics such as “ Reduction of Crime , ” “ Respect for Law Enforcement , ” “ Data and Reporting ” and “ Homeland Security.
” The Federal Advisory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s membership be “ fairly balanced in terms of the points of view represented and the functions to be performed , ” so that its recommendations “ will not be inappropriately influenced by the appointing authority.
” The working groups were also largely tied to policing , with only five of the 112 members not from law enforcement .
After the suit was filed , the speakers who testified before the commission were more diverse in professional backgrounds .
Police groups lobbied Congress for years to form a commission that would take a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a similar panel did in the 1960s , to devise new ways to fight crime and use technology to improve policing .
When various bills stalled in Congress , Trump signed an executive order last October creating the group , with the president acknowledging the assistance of the Fraternal Order of Police and the International Association of Chiefs of Police in launching the project .
The law also requires that advisory committee meetings be open to the public , with notice posted in the Federal Register , along with a charter for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post a charter or meeting notices in the register , but did send out news releases announcing the virtual meetings as well as posting transcripts and recordings of the meetings .
Reporters and others could dial in and listen to the teleconferences .
A meeting which Barr held in June with the commission , on the same day Trump signed an executive order on police reform , was not announced and the Justice Department declined to release a transcript or recording .
Trump ’ s order called for the commission to submit its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was then required to send his final report to the president by Oct. 28 .
The Justice Department planned to release it at the International Association of Chiefs of Police convention in late October , according to an email in the court file .
Now , the report and the commission ’ s months of work are in limbo .
And it should be , but Natasha Merle , one of the LDF lawyers who argued the case , told the Post that she doesn ’ t think it is too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the report .
“ We would say a seat at the table is allowing substantive comments , hearings and a new report , Merle said .
“ For there to be any real relief , to really get at the crux of the issue , you would have to incorporate these members ’ viewpoints and put them into the report.
” The Post notes that the LDF sued Barr and the commission in April to stop them from compiling or submitting their report .
The LDF argued in itsr lawsuit that the commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power and protection to law enforcement , reinvigorate tough-on-crime measures , and cut down on the rights of citizens.
” And what would give Merle that impression ?
Was it because the Justice Department had already sent out a detailed outline , before the lawsuit was filed to all of its members titled : “ Respect for Law Enforcement and the Rule of Law ” ?
The outline recommends that the Justice Department “ should work to correct the myth of excessive use of force by law enforcement officers ” and “ should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ narrative regarding the number of individuals incarcerated in the United States , ” the Post reports .
The commission “ had no intention of engaging in a thoughtful and open analysis ” of the American justice system , “ but was intent on providing cover for a predetermined agenda that ignores the lessons of the past , ” John J. Choi , the Ramsey County , Minn. , prosecutor where St. Paul is located , said after resigning from the commission last month .

Only the president and America’s most crooked top cop could’ve thought that it was legal to launch a law enforcement commission that only included police and wasn’t open to the public.
Well, all that’s going to have to change as Senior U.S. District Court Judge John D. Bates in Washington, D.C., found that President Trump and Attorney General William P. Barr “violated federal law by failing to have a diverse membership and failing to provide public access to its meetings,” the Washington Post reports.
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According to the Post, the judge ordered the commission to stop work, Thursday, although the commission had already sent a draft of the report and recommendations on improving American policing to Barr for release next month. Apparently, Trump and Evil Fred Flintstone believe that the police are the only ones who can help fix the police.
The stop work order was a response to a lawsuit from the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund (LDF), “which sought an injunction against the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice for violating laws on how federal advisory committees must work,” the Post reports.
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“Especially in 2020,” Bates wrote, “when racial justice and civil rights issues involving law enforcement have erupted across the nation, one may legitimately question whether it is sound policy to have a group with little diversity of experience examine, behind closed doors, the sensitive issues facing law enforcement and the criminal justice system in America today,” the Post reports.
From the Post:
The 18-member commission was composed entirely of state and federal law enforcement officials, with no one from the civil rights, criminal defense, social work, religious or academic fields. Members were sworn in on Jan. 22, and then heard months of testimony by teleconference from experts in a variety of police, prosecutorial and social fields. The commission also formed 15 working groups, with more than 100 members, to draft sections of the report focusing on topics such as “Reduction of Crime,” “Respect for Law Enforcement,” “Data and Reporting” and “Homeland Security.” The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that a committee’s membership be “fairly balanced in terms of the points of view represented and the functions to be performed,” so that its recommendations “will not be inappropriately influenced by the appointing authority.” The working groups were also largely tied to policing, with only five of the 112 members not from law enforcement. After the suit was filed, the speakers who testified before the commission were more diverse in professional backgrounds. Police groups lobbied Congress for years to form a commission that would take a comprehensive look at improving American policing, as a similar panel did in the 1960s, to devise new ways to fight crime and use technology to improve policing. When various bills stalled in Congress, Trump signed an executive order last October creating the group, with the president acknowledging the assistance of the Fraternal Order of Police and the International Association of Chiefs of Police in launching the project. The law also requires that advisory committee meetings be open to the public, with notice posted in the Federal Register, along with a charter for the committee. The commission did not post a charter or meeting notices in the register, but did send out news releases announcing the virtual meetings as well as posting transcripts and recordings of the meetings. Reporters and others could dial in and listen to the teleconferences. A meeting which Barr held in June with the commission, on the same day Trump signed an executive order on police reform, was not announced and the Justice Department declined to release a transcript or recording. Trump’s order called for the commission to submit its report and recommendations to the attorney general, who was then required to send his final report to the president by Oct. 28. The Justice Department planned to release it at the International Association of Chiefs of Police convention in late October, according to an email in the court file. Now, the report and the commission’s months of work are in limbo.
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And it should be, but Natasha Merle, one of the LDF lawyers who argued the case, told the Post that she doesn’t think it is too late to have opposing viewpoints added to the report.
“We would say a seat at the table is allowing substantive comments, hearings and a new report, Merle said. “For there to be any real relief, to really get at the crux of the issue, you would have to incorporate these members’ viewpoints and put them into the report.”
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The Post notes that the LDF sued Barr and the commission in April to stop them from compiling or submitting their report. The LDF argued in itsr lawsuit that the commission’s “recommendations will give more power and protection to law enforcement, reinvigorate tough-on-crime measures, and cut down on the rights of citizens.”
And what would give Merle that impression? Was it because the Justice Department had already sent out a detailed outline, before the lawsuit was filed to all of its members titled: “Respect for Law Enforcement and the Rule of Law”?
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The outline recommends that the Justice Department “should work to correct the myth of excessive use of force by law enforcement officers” and “should play a leading role in correcting the narrative regarding the number of individuals incarcerated in the United States,” the Post reports.
The commission “had no intention of engaging in a thoughtful and open analysis” of the American justice system, “but was intent on providing cover for a predetermined agenda that ignores the lessons of the past,” John J. Choi, the Ramsey County, Minn., prosecutor where St. Paul is located, said after resigning from the commission last month.


theroot--2020-10-01--Break Out the Prosecco! Cheers to Issa Rae's New Media Production Company, Hoorae

*Insecure Mirror Rap* Her name is Issa and she ’ s here to slay , gon na make sure you remember the name of Rae !
Issa Rae has officially launched Hoorae , a media company consolidating her entertainment production ventures for film , television and digital , Variety reported on Wednesday .
This is a new and shiny name change from her previously named Issa Rae Productions .
Clearly , her name is her trademark because this new moniker goes nicely with her record label , Raedio , which she announced in October 2019 .
The record label and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Hoorae umbrella .
“ Working with Issa , Montrel [ McKay , president of Hoorae film and TV ] and the whole team has been refreshing and rewarding , ” Sara Rastogi , who was recently promoted to Hoorae ’ s senior vice president of development , said in a statement .
“ Issa invests in people and has cultivated an empowering company culture that allows us to take big risks , challenge ourselves , and industry norms .
I am excited to continue growing with the company , in short Hoorae @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Variety , including some of Hoorae ’ s upcoming slate : Formerly Issa Rae Productions , Hoorae includes HBO ’ s Insecure and A Black Lady Sketch Show .
Rae received Emmy nominations for comedy series and best actress in a comedy series for Insecure and best variety sketch series for A Black Lady Sketch Show .
Hoorae ’ s slate includes Tre Cnt and the Seen & Heard docuseries for HBO , as well as Rap Shit for HBO Max , Perfect Strangers for Spyglass , Ghost in the Machine for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Speaking of Sinkhole , we previously reported on the project , which is a sci-fi adaptation that Rae is producing alongside Jordan Peele .
This film is also supposed to serve as a star vehicle for Issa .
Cheers to Issa !
Which , if you follow her on social media , you ’ ll know she loves her some Prosecco .
Pop them bottles !

*Insecure Mirror Rap* Her name is Issa and she’s here to slay, gonna make sure you remember the name of Rae!
Issa Rae has officially launched Hoorae, a media company consolidating her entertainment production ventures for film, television and digital, Variety reported on Wednesday. This is a new and shiny name change from her previously named Issa Rae Productions. Clearly, her name is her trademark because this new moniker goes nicely with her record label, Raedio, which she announced in October 2019. The record label and her management company ColorCreative will be under the Hoorae umbrella.
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“Working with Issa, Montrel [McKay, president of Hoorae film and TV] and the whole team has been refreshing and rewarding,” Sara Rastogi, who was recently promoted to Hoorae’s senior vice president of development, said in a statement. “Issa invests in people and has cultivated an empowering company culture that allows us to take big risks, challenge ourselves, and industry norms. I am excited to continue growing with the company, in short Hoorae!”
More info on this news from Variety, including some of Hoorae’s upcoming slate:
Formerly Issa Rae Productions, Hoorae includes HBO’s Insecure and A Black Lady Sketch Show. Rae received Emmy nominations for comedy series and best actress in a comedy series for Insecure and best variety sketch series for A Black Lady Sketch Show. Hoorae’s slate includes Tre Cnt and the Seen & Heard docuseries for HBO, as well as Rap Shit for HBO Max, Perfect Strangers for Spyglass, Ghost in the Machine for Netflix and Sinkhole with Monkeypaw and Universal.
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Speaking of Sinkhole, we previously reported on the project, which is a sci-fi adaptation that Rae is producing alongside Jordan Peele. This film is also supposed to serve as a star vehicle for Issa.
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Cheers to Issa! Which, if you follow her on social media, you’ll know she loves her some Prosecco. Pop them bottles!
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theroot--2020-10-01--Making Good on Its Promise to BIPOC Beauty Brands, Sephora Is Centering Them in Its 2021 Accelerate

Making Good on Its Promise to BIPOC Beauty Brands, Sephora Is Centering Them in Its 2021 Accelerate Program

Beauty emporium Sephora just took another step in fulfilling the promise it made this June when it agreed to dedicate at least 15 percent of its shelf space to Black-owned brands as part of Aurora James ’ 15 Percent Pledge .
In response , the retailer revamped its Accelerate incubation program for 2021 , with an exclusive focus on POC-founded and owned brands .
Now in its sixth year , the Accelerate incubator is a six-month , female entrepreneur-focused program that includes a one-week boot camp , mentorship , grants , and funding .
Historically , a final “ Demo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to pitch and potentially launch their brand with Sephora , but as the brand tells The Glow Up via a statement : For the past five years , Sephora Accelerate has been dedicated to cultivating a community of female-owned brands .
The retailer ’ s goal now is to provide founders with the community and ecosystem to support their launch at Sephora ... Beginning in 2021 , Sephora ’ s intention is to launch each brand , in the capacity that makes sense , that participates in the Accelerate program in its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some Black-owned success stories emerge from Accelerate .
Just ask beauty industry veteran-turned-entrepreneur Maeva Heim of Australian haircare brand Bread , who credits the program with readying her sustainable , millennial-focused brand for Sephora ’ s international platform .
Applications for Accelerate opened on Thursday and will be accepted through October 15 .
T he requirements are as follows : • Be founded or co-founded by a person ( at least 18 years old ) • Be an early-stage brand ( with at least a lab sample or prototype ) not yet distributed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open now through October 15 .
Those interested can visit Sephoraaccelerate.com to apply .

Maiysha Kai on The Glow Up, shared by Maiysha Kai to The Root

Beauty emporium Sephora just took another step in fulfilling the promise it made this June when it agreed to dedicate at least 15 percent of its shelf space to Black-owned brands as part of Aurora James’ 15 Percent Pledge. In response, the retailer revamped its Accelerate incubation program for 2021, with an exclusive focus on POC-founded and owned brands.
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Now in its sixth year, the Accelerate incubator is a six-month, female entrepreneur-focused program that includes a one-week boot camp, mentorship, grants, and funding. Historically, a final “Demo Day” has granted participants the enviable opportunity to pitch and potentially launch their brand with Sephora, but as the brand tells The Glow Up via a statement:
For the past five years, Sephora Accelerate has been dedicated to cultivating a community of female-owned brands. The retailer’s goal now is to provide founders with the community and ecosystem to support their launch at Sephora... Beginning in 2021, Sephora’s intention is to launch each brand, in the capacity that makes sense, that participates in the Accelerate program in its entirety.
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We’ve already seen some Black-owned success stories emerge from Accelerate. Just ask beauty industry veteran-turned-entrepreneur Maeva Heim of Australian haircare brand Bread, who credits the program with readying her sustainable, millennial-focused brand for Sephora’s international platform.
Big Beauty Tuesday: Bread Beauty Supply Share
Applications for Accelerate opened on Thursday and will be accepted through October 15. T he requirements are as follows:
Be a merchandise (makeup, skincare, fragrance, wellness, hair and accessory) product brand
Lead a US-incorporated company
Be founded or co-founded by a person (at least 18 years old)
Be an early-stage brand (with at least a lab sample or prototype) not yet distributed widely by others
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Again, applications are open now through October 15. Those interested can visit Sephoraaccelerate.com to apply.


theroot--2020-10-01--The 10 Best Deals of October 1, 2020

The 10 Best Deals of October 1, 2020

Welcome to October !
Finally , our home décor can match the spookiness of the news cycle .
To welcome Hallows Month , we at Kinja Deals have put together a list of the top ten deals of the day .
Watch your favorite horror movies with the TaoTronics TV Soundbar .
Refresh your stock of face mask filters in preparation for socially distanced trick-or-treating .
And if you ’ re looking to escape to a virtual reality , load a game of Borderlands 3 on either your Xbox One or PlayStation 4 .
And if you ’ re still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at Thursday ’ s best deals overall .
If you ’ re still using your TV ’ s built-in speakers for audio output while watching movies and TV or playing games , then you can give yourself an easy and instant audio upgrade with this TaoTronics bargain .
Right now , TaoTronics ’ 32 ” TV soundbar is marked down to just $ 55 from the brand ’ s own shop when you use the promo code SOUND23 .
That ’ s a $ 25 savings off the list price for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 4.4-star rating across nearly 4,500 reviews .
This soundbar connects easily to your TV via optical , AV , or RCA cables , with both the optical and AV-to-RCA cables included alongside a wireless remote and mount kit .
You can also connect your smartphone or tablet wirelessly via Bluetooth to pump out tunes in your space .
This deal was originally published by Andrew Hayward .
For a short time , it seems like Fenty Beauty is having a sale on select items and their Match Stix Shimmer Skinsticks are $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of $ 25 .
You can use them as a blush or highlight , and because the goddess Robyn Rihanna Fenty created them , they look great on every skin tone—light or dark !
There are 15 shades to choose from , so what are you even waiting for ?
This article was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .
If you haven ’ t played Borderlands 3 yet , it ’ s time to stop making excuses .
At just $ 8 in Best Buy ’ s deal of the day ( Xbox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t not pick it up at this point .
Claptrap be damned , you ’ re in for another eventful and raucous trip to not just Pandora , but several other vault-keeping locales .
Take your frustrations out with this loot shooter on either Xbox One or PlayStation 4 .
It ’ s also a perfect time to snag the game if you ’ re planning on upgrading to the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X this year .
Both versions will gain split-screen support for three or four players on new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play single-player in 4K at 60 frames per second - a free upgrade across the board .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
Bellesa knows it ’ s been a very stressful few days given : :gestures all around : : everything , especially if you watched the debate .
Engage in some self-care , detox from the news or social media , and just relax for a bit .
Until Sunday take 20 % off anything at the site disconnect and buzz off .
Just use the code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talk a lot about the Satisfyer for the ladies but did you know there ’ s one for you too ?
The Satisfyer Men Heat Vibration ( $ 55 ) is warm , soft , and comfy .
What about that doesn ’ t sound amazing ?
There are seventy vibes , three warming levels to select from for the ultimate relaxation vacation .
Blow off as much steam as you need to just make sure to clean your toys when you ’ re done .
Everything from Bellesa is beautifully made and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not an exaggeration .
I ’ m back on my rabbit nonsense and the Diosa ( $ 87 ) is pretty spectacular .
If you ’ re into dual stimulation it doesn ’ t get much better than this .
While I love my Nirvana wand I like to mix it up and I ’ ve been feeling frisky with Diosa ’ s seven vibe settings and Bellesa ’ s signature velvety-smooth silicone .
You really can ’ t go wrong with blended orgasms now can you ?
Free shipping on all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ works until Sunday .
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari .
Many laptops these days sacrifice extensive ports in the favor of being as thin and light as possible , which has its obvious benefits and drawbacks .
That ’ s great for easy portability , but can sometimes be a drag when you need to plug in a device or if you want to make your laptop the center of a more robust home office setup .
There are all sorts of USB-C hubs available , but Vava ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most port-packed options we ’ ve seen at an affordable price .
Simply plug it into a USB-C port and you ’ ll add two USB 3.0 ports , two USB 2.0 ports , a USB-C PD port , SD and microSD card readers , an Ethernet port , a 3.5mm headphone jack , DC in port , and two HDMI ports .
Those HDMI ports enable dual-monitor 4K/60fps action with compatible laptops , letting you turn your slim notebook into a beast of a home PC .
The Vava 12-in-1 Docking Station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now when you clip the Amazon coupon and input the exclusive promo code KJVA0929 , you ’ ll drop it down to just $ 70 .
If you need a more robust hub like this , it ’ s a bargain .
This deal was originally published by Andrew Hayward .
Whether you need to keep it down at night or you ’ re training your ear for the pitter patter of your enemies , a gaming headset is ideal to keep around .
This Nubwo N7 stereo headset is only $ 17 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buyers or as backup for your daily drivers .
It features an adjustable noise cancelling microphone and soft foam cups on the ears to give it staying power on your head .
This 3.5mm headset works with anything that has a headphone jack , so whether you ’ re Xbox , PlayStation , Switch , or mobile , you ’ re good to go .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
What hasn ’ t Samsung made ?
We know they make a lot of different things very well and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no different .
Today at Best Buy take $ 150 off and get to efficiently and thorough cleaning .
This six-pound cordless vacuum can handle both wet and reusable microfiber pads .
The dust filer is 99 % effective in trapping dirt , dust , dander , and anything in between .
You ’ ll get about an hour off of a single charge so plenty of time to scurry around hardwood , tile , and carpet .
It being so light combined with the 180-degree swivel head makes it a lot easier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other hard to reach places .
There ’ s a five-layer HEPA filtration system which is one of the best on the market .
The digital display makes it a lot easier to know what ’ s going on with the vacuum .
It tells you not only the battery level but it also monitors as airflow issues , clogs , and missing filters so you ’ ll be alerted quickly of a problem .
The dustbin is dishwasher safe so easy to clean when the time comes .
This item will ship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published by Sheilah Villari .
One of the most annoying things that can happen in the middle of a firefight is having your mouse cable snagged when you ’ re trying to land a headshot .
Eliminate the chance altogether with a wireless mouse like Logitech ’ s G604 , which is down to $ 70 on a $ 30 discount .
This mouse works over both Bluetooth and Logitech ’ s proprietary Lightspeed Wireless , which offers 1ms response times to eliminate as much input lag as possible .
The 16K HERO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and range .
The mouse also lasts quite a while on its lone AA battery requirement : up to 240 hours in Lightspeed mode or a whopping five months on Bluetooth .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
If you have a face mask with filters , you ’ ll probably need to replace them at some point .
At MorningSave , a pack of 10 reusable and replaceable filters costs just $ 9 .
These 5-layer filters protect up to 2.5PM ( fine particulate matter ) with activated carbon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effective at absorbing toxic airborne gases .
You can wash and reuse the filters after a couple of wears , too , but don ’ t go too long without replacing them altogether .
Order your pack at SideDeal if you ’ re running low .
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer .
If your basement is a little stuffy , you should try out this Tosot 1,500 square foot dehumidifier .
For today only , it ’ s a low $ 128 .
It ’ ll suck up about 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or even a large bathroom .
The device will beep when it ’ s time to change the drain bucket , or if manual labor isn ’ t your thing you can grab a 3/4 drain hose to remove the water into a floor drain or pump .
Grab it before it ’ s gone .
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher .

Juliana Clark on Kinja Deals, shared by Ignacia to The Root

Thursday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals
Welcome to October! Finally, our home décor can match the spookiness of the news cycle. To welcome Hallows Month, we at Kinja Deals have put together a list of the top ten deals of the day.
Watch your favorite horror movies with the TaoTronics TV Soundbar. Refresh your stock of face mask filters in preparation for socially distanced trick-or-treating. And if you’re looking to escape to a virtual reality, load a game of Borderlands 3 on either your Xbox One or PlayStation 4.
And if you’re still looking for more savings, take a look at Thursday’s best deals overall.
#1: Taotronics TV Soundbar
If you’re still using your TV’s built-in speakers for audio output while watching movies and TV or playing games, then you can give yourself an easy and instant audio upgrade with this TaoTronics bargain.
Right now, TaoTronics’ 32” TV soundbar is marked down to just $55 from the brand’s own shop when you use the promo code SOUND23. That’s a $25 savings off the list price for a soundbar that Amazon customers love, with a 4.4-star rating across nearly 4,500 reviews.
This soundbar connects easily to your TV via optical, AV, or RCA cables, with both the optical and AV-to-RCA cables included alongside a wireless remote and mount kit. You can also connect your smartphone or tablet wirelessly via Bluetooth to pump out tunes in your space.
This deal was originally published by Andrew Hayward.
#2: Fenty beauty skinsticks
For a short time, it seems like Fenty Beauty is having a sale on select items and their Match Stix Shimmer Skinsticks are $18, down from their original price of $25. You can use them as a blush or highlight, and because the goddess Robyn Rihanna Fenty created them, they look great on every skin tone—light or dark! There are 15 shades to choose from, so what are you even waiting for?
This article was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.
#3: Borderlands 3
If you haven’t played Borderlands 3 yet, it’s time to stop making excuses. At just $8 in Best Buy’s deal of the day (Xbox One, PS4), you can’t not pick it up at this point. Claptrap be damned, you’re in for another eventful and raucous trip to not just Pandora, but several other vault-keeping locales. Take your frustrations out with this loot shooter on either Xbox One or PlayStation 4.
It’s also a perfect time to snag the game if you’re planning on upgrading to the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X this year. Both versions will gain split-screen support for three or four players on new consoles, as well as the ability to play single-player in 4K at 60 frames per second - a free upgrade across the board.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#4: Bellesa Two-Day sale
Bellesa knows it’s been a very stressful few days given ::gestures all around:: everything, especially if you watched the debate. Engage in some self-care, detox from the news or social media, and just relax for a bit. Until Sunday take 20% off anything at the site disconnect and buzz off. Just use the code MASTURDEBATE at checkout.
Gentlemen, we talk a lot about the Satisfyer for the ladies but did you know there’s one for you too? The Satisfyer Men Heat Vibration ($55) is warm, soft, and comfy. What about that doesn’t sound amazing? There are seventy vibes, three warming levels to select from for the ultimate relaxation vacation. Blow off as much steam as you need to just make sure to clean your toys when you’re done.
Everything from Bellesa is beautifully made and exceptional in every way, that’s not an exaggeration. I’m back on my rabbit nonsense and the Diosa ($87) is pretty spectacular. If you’re into dual stimulation it doesn’t get much better than this. While I love my Nirvana wand I like to mix it up and I’ve been feeling frisky with Diosa’s seven vibe settings and Bellesa’s signature velvety-smooth silicone. You really can’t go wrong with blended orgasms now can you?
best seller Diosa One button does it all!
7 vibe settings ranging from “Mmm…” to “AHHH!“ Buy for $129 Bellesa Boutique
Free shipping on all orders with this code as well which works until Sunday.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#5: Vava 12-in-1 USB-C Hub
Many laptops these days sacrifice extensive ports in the favor of being as thin and light as possible, which has its obvious benefits and drawbacks. That’s great for easy portability, but can sometimes be a drag when you need to plug in a device or if you want to make your laptop the center of a more robust home office setup.
There are all sorts of USB-C hubs available, but Vava’s 12-in-1 Docking Station is one of the most port-packed options we’ve seen at an affordable price. Simply plug it into a USB-C port and you’ll add two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, a USB-C PD port, SD and microSD card readers, an Ethernet port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, DC in port, and two HDMI ports. Those HDMI ports enable dual-monitor 4K/60fps action with compatible laptops, letting you turn your slim notebook into a beast of a home PC.
The Vava 12-in-1 Docking Station usually runs $100, but right now when you clip the Amazon coupon and input the exclusive promo code KJVA0929, you’ll drop it down to just $70. If you need a more robust hub like this, it’s a bargain.
This deal was originally published by Andrew Hayward.
#6: Nubwo gaming headset gold box
Whether you need to keep it down at night or you’re training your ear for the pitter patter of your enemies, a gaming headset is ideal to keep around. This Nubwo N7 stereo headset is only $17, making it perfect for first time buyers or as backup for your daily drivers. It features an adjustable noise cancelling microphone and soft foam cups on the ears to give it staying power on your head. This 3.5mm headset works with anything that has a headphone jack, so whether you’re Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, or mobile, you’re good to go.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#7: samsung jet cordless vacuum
What hasn’t Samsung made? We know they make a lot of different things very well and this Samsung Jet 75 Cordless Vacuum is no different. Today at Best Buy take $150 off and get to efficiently and thorough cleaning.
This six-pound cordless vacuum can handle both wet and reusable microfiber pads. The dust filer is 99% effective in trapping dirt, dust, dander, and anything in between. You’ll get about an hour off of a single charge so plenty of time to scurry around hardwood, tile, and carpet. It being so light combined with the 180-degree swivel head makes it a lot easier to maneuver on stairs and all the other hard to reach places. There’s a five-layer HEPA filtration system which is one of the best on the market. The digital display makes it a lot easier to know what’s going on with the vacuum. It tells you not only the battery level but it also monitors as airflow issues, clogs, and missing filters so you’ll be alerted quickly of a problem. The dustbin is dishwasher safe so easy to clean when the time comes.
This item will ship for free.
This deal was originally published by Sheilah Villari.
#8: Logitech G604 Wireless Mouse
One of the most annoying things that can happen in the middle of a firefight is having your mouse cable snagged when you’re trying to land a headshot. Eliminate the chance altogether with a wireless mouse like Logitech’s G604, which is down to $70 on a $30 discount. This mouse works over both Bluetooth and Logitech’s proprietary Lightspeed Wireless, which offers 1ms response times to eliminate as much input lag as possible. The 16K HERO sensor gives you accuracy, sensitivity, and range. The mouse also lasts quite a while on its lone AA battery requirement: up to 240 hours in Lightspeed mode or a whopping five months on Bluetooth.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#9: Face mask filters
If you have a face mask with filters, you’ll probably need to replace them at some point. At MorningSave, a pack of 10 reusable and replaceable filters costs just $9. These 5-layer filters protect up to 2.5PM (fine particulate matter) with activated carbon, which is supposed to be more effective at absorbing toxic airborne gases. You can wash and reuse the filters after a couple of wears, too, but don’t go too long without replacing them altogether. Order your pack at SideDeal if you’re running low.
This deal was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer.
#10: tosot dehumidifier
If your basement is a little stuffy, you should try out this Tosot 1,500 square foot dehumidifier. For today only, it’s a low $128. It’ll suck up about 20 pints of moisture for basements, bedrooms, or even a large bathroom. The device will beep when it’s time to change the drain bucket, or if manual labor isn’t your thing you can grab a 3/4 drain hose to remove the water into a floor drain or pump. Grab it before it’s gone.
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher.


A Barb Is Born

Nicki Minaj once iconically rapped : “ Goddamn , ain ’ t even pregnant but I ’ m birthin ’ bitches.
” It would become a mantra of sorts for Minaj , who would go on to make “ all these bitches is my sons ” a clarion call for Barbz worldwide .
Now , she has actually birthed an actual baby .
A Barb is born !
TMZ reports that Minaj , who announced her pregnancy with husband Kenneth Petty in July , gave birth on Wednesday , September 30 .
The name of Minaj ’ s baby is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marks the end of a hectic year for Mother Barb , who , since last September , has : worked with Tekashi 6ix9ine frequently , announced her retirement , retracted her retirement , married Petty , had the feds show up and arrest Petty for failing to register as a sex offender , and admitted that she actually hates “ Starships , ” which is still a good song .
Anyway , congrats to Nicki Minaj for expanding the Barbz with a new leader .
They say that once a Barb , always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the day , I will probably be listening to this on repeat , and think about the passage of time , or how weird it is that everyone gets older and changes and become different people than they used to be .
And then , when I ’ m done with doing that , I ’ ll put this on , and shake my ass and celebrate .
A Barb is born , and it is a good day indeed !
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Joan Summers on Jezebel, shared by Maiysha Kai to The Root

Nicki Minaj once iconically rapped: “Goddamn, ain’t even pregnant but I’m birthin’ bitches.” It would become a mantra of sorts for Minaj, who would go on to make “all these bitches is my sons” a clarion call for Barbz worldwide. Now, she has actually birthed an actual baby. A Barb is born!
TMZ reports that Minaj, who announced her pregnancy with husband Kenneth Petty in July, gave birth on Wednesday, September 30. The name of Minaj’s baby is currently unknown.
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Regardless, this birth marks the end of a hectic year for Mother Barb, who, since last September, has: worked with Tekashi 6ix9ine frequently, announced her retirement, retracted her retirement, married Petty, had the feds show up and arrest Petty for failing to register as a sex offender, and admitted that she actually hates “Starships,” which is still a good song.
Anyway, congrats to Nicki Minaj for expanding the Barbz with a new leader. They say that once a Barb, always a Barb. So for the rest of the day, I will probably be listening to this on repeat, and think about the passage of time, or how weird it is that everyone gets older and changes and become different people than they used to be.
And then, when I’m done with doing that, I’ll put this on, and shake my ass and celebrate. A Barb is born, and it is a good day indeed!!!!!!!


theroot--2020-10-01--Get an Instant TV Audio Upgrade With a $55 TaoTronics Soundbar

If you ’ re still using your TV ’ s built-in speakers for audio output while watching movies and TV @ @ @ @ @ you can give yourself an easy and instant audio upgrade with this TaoTronics bargain .
@ @ @ @ @ 32 ” TV soundbar is marked down to just $ 55 from the brand ’ @ @ @ @ @ use the promo code SOUND23 .
That ’ s a $ 25 savings off the @ @ @ @ @ that Amazon customers love , with a 4.4-star rating across nearly 4,500 reviews .
This @ @ @ @ @ TV via optical , AV , or RCA cables , with both the optical and @ @ @ @ @ wireless remote and mount kit .
You can also connect your smartphone or tablet wirelessly @ @ @ @ @ tunes in your space .

Andrew Hayward on Kinja Deals, shared by Ignacia to The Root

TaoTronics 32-inch TV Soundbar | $55 | TaoTronics | Promo code SOUND23
If you’re still using your TV’s built-in speakers for audio output while watching movies and TV or playing games, then you can give yourself an easy and instant audio upgrade with this TaoTronics bargain.
Right now, TaoTronics’ 32” TV soundbar is marked down to just $55 from the brand’s own shop when you use the promo code SOUND23. That’s a $25 savings off the list price for a soundbar that Amazon customers love , with a 4.4-star rating across nearly 4,500 reviews.
This soundbar connects easily to your TV via optical, AV, or RCA cables, with both the optical and AV-to-RCA cables included alongside a wireless remote and mount kit. You can also connect your smartphone or tablet wirelessly via Bluetooth to pump out tunes in your space.