Historic apology for police role in 1979 Greensboro massacre to be voted on Tuesday

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Historic apology for police role in 1979 Greensboro massacre to be voted on Tuesday

City officials in Greensboro, North Carolina, have announced their intention to vote on a “Resolution of Apology by the Greensboro City Council [GCC] for the Events that Have Come to be Known as the ‘November 3, 1979 Massacre’” at their monthly council meeting on Tuesday.

Five protesters were killed and at least 10 people were wounded during the massacre, which occurred during a protest on Nov. 3, 1979.  All-white juries acquitted the Ku Klux Klan members and Nazis at two trials, where the defendants claimed self-defense.

The proposed official apology has resulted from years of advocacy by survivors and community members whose lives were shattered by the events of November 3, 1979, its aftermath, and the decades-long unwillingness of the city to acknowledge the complicity of the local police. It also comes 14 years after a 2006 report by the Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission said most panel members agreed that “the single most important element that contributed to the violent outcome of the confrontation was the absence of police.”

The October 6th agenda and links to the resolutions are available here:

 https://greensboro.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Possible Hurricane ‘Delta’ System Growing – Several Models Showing Impact With Carolinas

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Possible Hurricane ‘Delta’ System Growing – Several Models Showing Impact With Carolinas

A growing disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is now forecasted to strengthen into Hurricane Delta in the coming week, becoming the 30th named storm of 2020.

This morning, the National Hurricane Center sent out the following alert:

The system is forecast to approach the northern Gulf Coast late 
this week as a hurricane. While there is large uncertainty in the 
track and intensity forecasts at these time ranges, there is a risk 
of dangerous storm surge, wind, and rainfall hazards along the coast 
from Louisiana to the western Florida Panhandle. Residents in these 
areas should monitor the progress of the system and check for 
updates to the forecast during the week.

If the system does develop into a named storm, it could sweep up the gulf of Mexico and pass directly over the Carolinas.

The Atlantic Coast hurricane season for 2020 runs from June 1st through November 30th.

NWS officials are reminding all residents in Atlantic Coast states to be prepared for this hurricane season.

In case of a power outage, make sure to have the following emergency items stocked in your home;

We will continue to update this article as this storm develops. 

Sneakerhead Girls: A Brief Intro

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Sneakerhead Girls: A Brief Intro

You thought sneakerhead was a boys’ club?? Well, think again! In what today seems to be a competition in gender equity, women are now joining the sneakerhead gang, and athletic brands are paying attention.

Five per cent increase in the last year, which is the rate at which the sneaker market for women is growing. It’s true; over the years, the sneaker market has been a male-dominated industry. Look at sneaker blogs – they make this trend evident. 

But with big brands like Nike unveiling female-focused sneakers, the sneaker culture is about to upend. There is a process to the madness, however. According to market research company NPD Group, between 2016 and 2017, sales in men’s footwear increased by 2 per cent.

On the other hand, the sales in women footwear increased by 5 per cent, a number that is significantly higher in monetary value. This noticeable growth in women footwear over the men’s has spiked interest in many shoe companies. 

During the 2018 Paris fashion week, for example, Nike introduced Unlaced, a female-focused retail concept that was set to debut on the 27th of March the same year. The concept, focusing primarily on women, was set to take new sneaker styles customized for women online as well as in shop-in-shop locations.

Social media has also played a significant role in the boost for women sneakers. Influencers like Aleali May and Jess Gavigan have established themselves as sneakerheads. Aleali is the second woman to collaborate with the Jordan brand of sneakers. 

A brand like Nike has also worked with the online group, International Girl Crew, to create women sneakers. The girl group is creating an online community that is empowering girls and female designers that have joined the sneaker bandwagon. 

NPD vice president and senior industry advisor, Matt Powell, says that athletic footwear has long-neglected women. But he also recognizes that this failure presents a great opportunity. Women have spent many years buying boys shoes, but it is time for a change. 

And with startup companies like Allbirds and Shoes of Prey, the female sneaker market looks promising. Nike, for instance, was hoping that the women sneakerhead business would grow from $6.6 billion in 2017 to $11 billion by the end of this year, 2020. 

To that effect, Nike initiated other women’s business that included Nike FE/NOM Flyknit Sports Bra and other plus-size shoe options back in 2017. Another inclusion made by the company was the Fast Company Innovation by Design Award for General Excellence award-winning Nike Pro Hijab. 

What’s surprising is that Nike, with its Unlaced innovations and new designs, was only playing catch up. A company like Amazon was already present in the women market with the editorial selection “The Ones.” Nike competitors, like Adidas, were also looking to join the focus on women’s initiatives.

Adidas was doing this by working in collaboration with female artist-designers. Women Win, an organization that offers girls empowerment opportunities in Pakistan through sports, worked with Adidas to design bespoke sneakers that represented each state of the United States.

Selfridges, a British department store, also unveiled a women’s sneaker space that featured 700 different styles from different brands that included Nike, Vans, Gucci, and McCartney. These brands are now putting all their resources and might into women-specific technology. And now, women sneakers have gone mainstream. 

Conclusion

Barriers that have long prevented people from participating or accessing sport are lifting. The power of sports in humanity is becoming more and more significant. Women that have sports in their backgrounds are immensely known to be successful throughout their lives. Thus, it is time to invest in women footwear, and Nike’s archive is living proof. Females are the future of sneakers. 

 

How to Boost Amazon Sales in Slow Months

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How to Boost Amazon Sales in Slow Months

Even as e-commerce continues to grow, most sellers will have times when their sales drop. The sales cycle is very well understood in the U.S. Peaks in the holiday shopping season, for example, are nearly always followed by a wintertime of lower sales. That doesn’t make running your Amazon business any easier to manage, though.

A second factor that tends to start making things worse are returns. Even the most well-intentioned buyer may have a few returns to make during that slowed time. That adds up the costs and becomes frustrating for many businesses. Returns that follow with refund and replacements only complicate the process that much more.
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What can you do right now to turn the corner if your sales are lower than expected? Here are a few strategies to boost sales.

Reprice Your Products So They Sell

At the end of the day, price is a big component of any buyer’s purchase decision. Repricing allows you to boost sales when you need them the most. However, it’s critical to be able to do this in an automated fashion because prices on the site change rapidly. An automated repricing tool, for example, can help boost your sales while keeping your business highly competitive.

Work on Organic Ranking

Now is also the time to focus on organic ranking improvements. In January, for example, you need to change up your ranking strategy to move away from what you used during the holidays. Now, focus on what’s next – such as Valentine’s Day or even Easter. Look for other ways to boost your organic ranking.

One option is to find keyword-targeted URLs to include. You can do this by looking up ASINs using a keyword finder tool. Then, list the ranking keywords and the competitors using them. You can then include these – in your own combination – to improve your product’s visibility.

Improving Your Advertising Strategy

It is possible to improve your Amazon sales outside of the platform. This takes a bit of creativity but with a few well-placed links, it is possible to improve your Amazon sales using outside strategies. For example, you can drop a few links in a social media post or other networking platforms. Some companies find success when using Instagram to create a video, for example, that helps share links directly to your products. You can also use this type of advertising to provide specific promo codes to your followers.

A simple way to do this is through an affiliate program. If you join an affiliate program, it will let you promote the company’s products. This is a good way for you to get spread the word but also make a little extra cash from doing so.

Another strategy is using influencers. It is important to choose the right person – you can choose someone that has signed up through the Amazon Influencer Program that matches your brand, values, and style. 

Optimize Your Amazon PPC Advertising Campaigns

It is always important to put at least some of your focus on updating and optimizing your current Amazon PPC advertising campaigns. You probably know of the three options when creating ads – Sponsored Products and Sponsored Brands.

To use Sponsored Products or Sponsored Brands, you will need to set up a PPC campaign. If you do not have one, do not let that stop you. You can always use an Amazon marketing agency like the one at Nuanced Media, https://nuancedmedia.com/amazon-marketing-agency/ ,  for a bit of help in creating one. Sponsored Products are a good tool for boosting your sales significantly. They are available to third-party sellers. It is critical to establish them properly to get this type of benefit.

Now is a good time to create a campaign that is comprehensive. Start by developing a campaign calendar. It allows you to align everything together including your social media platform. You don’t want to have your campaign to run out of budget before a high volume sales day, either.

Think About FBA 

Not every seller on Amazon has the ability to pump enough money into keyword ranking or price on the site. That’s understandable. One way to take a closer look at your options then is with Fulfillment By Amazon or FBA. If you are a seller who wants to streamline the fulfillment process, you may also benefit from this. In short, moving to FBA allows you to free up your time and resources to focus on your sales and marketing channels instead. However, the Amazon FBA process can be confusing, so you may want to look into an Amazon prep service to handle it for you.

It can be helpful to use a tool to help you check out the profit margins across all areas. This can give you more information about the specific profits you can expect for fulfillment and markets based on what your products are.

Don’t Overlook the Importance of Reaching Out

Finally, now is a good time to ask for those reviews from your buyers. It is a good time to work on boosting your feedback on the site and sending out emails to the customers who have already purchased from you, hoping to draw them back in with a special offer or discount. Seek out new opportunities to get reviews – even those off of Amazon – so you can improve your customer service as well.

Are you ready to sell? You don’t have to manage this process on your own. Our team at Nuanced Media offers the tools and resources to help you. Check out how our Amazon marketing agency does it at amazon agency.

Charlotte’s Newest Farmers Market Launching This Weekend In University City

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Charlotte’s Newest Farmers Market Launching This Weekend In University City

Charlotte’s newest farmer’s market is about to open in one of the fastest-growing areas of our city.

The new University City Farmers Market will be host some of Charlotte’s finest local food talent, including farmers, artisanal food makers and pop-up chefs from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

To kick off the new market, River Ratz bluegrass vibes will be performing live from 9am-12pm tomorrow morning.

“We are delighted to offer a first-class farmers market for our community of more than 175,000 residents,” said Darlene Heater, Executive Director of University City Partners. “We asked them what they’d like to see more of in University City and a community market, as well as more programs, were top priorities. It being at the lake, the town center, makes it highly accessible and set against a gorgeous backdrop. It’s going to be something special.”

University City Farmers Market will support local farmers and entrepreneurs. The farmers selected use organic practices to help steward the earth, while producing and sourcing some of the freshest and most nutritious food available in North Carolina. Visitors will find seasonal vegetables and fruits, pasture-raised egg and meats, as well as artisanal food and natural beauty-care products.

University City Farmers Market will feature live music and local chef demonstrations. This fall, visitors can expect to find live musicians and DJs offering bluegrass, R&B/soul, hip hop, pop and other genres. Chef Lisa Brooks and Erique Berry will cook tasty treats from items you can find at University City Farmers Market. The food demos will focus on quick, healthy family-friendly dishes. All demonstrations and music performances will practice social distancing in accordance with Mecklenburg County and North Carolina State guidelines for the health and safety of all visitors. Similarly, capacity will be limited for shoppers to increase social distancing. Guests are encouraged to access the market by riding the LYNX Light Rail, walking or biking on the Barton Creek Greenway, or parking at Shoppes at University Place, 8929 JM Keynes Drive.

More details about University City Farmers Market can be found at univcitymarket.org.

Virus That Causes COVID-19 Discovered in UNC Charlotte Wastewater System

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Virus That Causes COVID-19 Discovered in UNC Charlotte Wastewater System

An entire dorm on the campus of UNCC has just been quarantined after the school discovered the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) in a sampling of the dorm’s wastewater system.

This morning the school sent out an alert to the entire campus about the situation, saying that, “All residents are required to remain in the building until they can be tested for COVID-19 today.”

The notice goes on to read:

“During this time, all residents of the building are required to remain in place except to pick up to-go meals, accept meal delivery and attend medical appointments.

Residents will remain under this directive until their test results are returned approximately 24 hours after specimen collection. Those testing positive or identified as a close contact of anyone who tests positive will be placed in quarantine/isolation in accordance with the University’s on-campus quarantine/isolation protocols.”

Due to privacy concerns, the specific name of the dorm building has not been released.

We will update this article as new information comes in.

Rents in Charlotte Down 2.9% So Far This Year – October 2020 Rental Report

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Rents in Charlotte Down 2.9% So Far This Year – October 2020 Rental Report

As the COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing economic fallout continue to overwhelm renters across the country, Charlotte is seeing continuing rental rate decreases along with most of the country.

Apartment List just released their October 2020 rental report, showing a protracted national slowdown and uneven recovery: the national rent index is down 1.4% year-over-year, but there is tremendous regional variation beneath the surface.
Specifically here in the Queen City:
  • Rents decreased by 0.2% month-over-month, and are down by 2.5% since the start of the pandemic in March.
  • Year-over-year rent growth in Charlotte currently stands at -2.9% compared to 3.0% at this time last year.
  • New rent index for Charlotte down 2.5% since start of pandemic

What do you think about the latest numbers? 

 

South Carolina Ranked Among Top States For Recovering Unemployment Claims

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South Carolina Ranked Among Top States For Recovering Unemployment Claims

The U.S. is still hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and different states have reopened at different rates. Some states have paused their reopening plans or have even reversed course and issued new restrictions. Despite that, new unemployment claims decreased week-over-week on September 21, which shows that we’re making progress toward recovery.

There are currently 13.6 million Americans unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in total. Last week, there were 837,000 new unemployment claims nationwide, which is a lot fewer than the 6.9 million during the peak of the pandemic (an 88% reduction).

To identify which states’ workforces are experiencing the quickest recovery from COVID-19, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across three metrics based on changes in unemployment claims.

This past week, South Carolina ranked as the 9th fastest recovering state and North Carolina ranked as the 33rd.

Detailed Findings

State Change in Unemployment Claims (Latest Week vs. Last Year)* Change in Unemployment Claims (Latest Week vs Start of 2020)** Change in Unemployment Claims (Since Start of COVID-19 Crisis vs. Last Year)***
South Dakota 58.50% -41.46% 1438.73%
Oregon 61.08% -21.16% 593.60%
Missouri 103.03% -12.99% 931.78%
West Virginia 97.11% 13.55% 882.15%
Pennsylvania 123.49% -17.92% 747.90%
Vermont 128.92% -16.18% 753.40%
Connecticut 148.57% -35.74% 615.80%
Iowa 123.52% 9.42% 761.03%
South Carolina 160.51% -31.31% 1276.17%
Wyoming 144.30% 9.97% 784.78%
Michigan 143.59% 36.59% 1204.01%
Ohio 143.36% 59.42% 1060.47%
Utah 166.34% 62.65% 893.85%
Oklahoma 178.00% 53.31% 1802.44%
Kentucky 205.69% 40.17% 1715.43%
Wisconsin 264.95% -15.02% 780.97%
Maine 299.18% -11.91% 1444.85%
Maryland 231.21% 112.43% 1069.03%
Delaware 243.79% 92.91% 937.00%
Minnesota 292.66% 31.37% 1275.93%
Colorado 248.01% 104.57% 1245.39%
Arizona 177.08% 232.38% 783.00%
Idaho 332.11% -4.43% 941.89%
New Jersey 292.85% 71.73% 654.86%
Texas 215.76% 224.03% 966.50%
Washington 296.23% 109.74% 1154.66%
Tennessee 235.23% 217.83% 1196.50%
North Dakota 371.07% 11.00% 1110.47%
Alabama 336.51% 71.63% 1161.14%
Arkansas 310.40% 114.44% 805.39%
Montana 321.31% 98.33% 833.57%
Illinois 310.76% 136.89% 753.57%
North Carolina 278.71% 239.20% 1604.87%
Indiana 363.22% 142.26% 1620.23%
Mississippi 337.58% 252.89% 1369.69%
District of Columbia 336.78% 260.50% 1082.29%
Rhode Island 473.77% 54.21% 870.07%
New York 511.11% 48.44% 952.67%
Alaska 354.62% 301.33% 927.90%
New Hampshire 437.53% 190.58% 2069.02%
Virginia 429.03% 253.29% 1751.87%
New Mexico 400.14% 337.55% 1160.76%
Nevada 419.57% 312.85% 1103.87%
Hawaii 490.71% 234.36% 1112.62%
Massachusetts 570.78% 160.26% 974.09%
Florida 444.91% 535.77% 2159.19%
Nebraska 703.85% 166.24% 1093.12%
California 580.73% 515.96% 847.21%
Georgia 849.98% 152.47% 2845.78%
Louisiana 855.40% 828.89% 1753.17%
Kansas 1149.67% 646.46% 1099.88%

How to choose daycare in Ditmas park

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How to choose daycare in Ditmas park

It’s not a secret that nowadays a lot of parents struggle to combine their work with child caring. That’s why they apply to various daycare facilities to simplify their curriculum. However, childcare service today becomes something more than just a place where children can play during the day. Daycare Ditmas park sets the goal to develop and entertain the little ones as long as they have more chances to progress being so young. Every institution has its pros and cons. While browsing countless different centers it may become a real challenge to make a choice. Here is some advice on how to make a final decision.

Hallmarks of a good childcare service

  • Regular parent communication. Daycare in Ditmas park has uploaded a special app, where parents are able to change registration information, receive updates on future events, get photos and videos of their children, and also chat with the head teacher and care provider to be in course of the kid’s behavior and studying progress. The staff is interested in communicating with parents both personally and digitally. The service may rarely send emails with useful information about child’s development and education.
  • STEM PROGRAM. Daycare 18th st curriculum includes different subjects, such as technology, science, math, engineering.  Through the use of this technology children are encouraged to learn by modeling and projecting. It’s aim is to teach children all serious disciplines in a new and extraordinary way. Thus, kids are interested not simply in learning formulas, but also in the practical part of the studying. They start loving these subjects from the early years before school, when other kids may be in the dark concerning such topics.  
  • Qualified teachers. It’s obligatory for a provider to have a working experience of 5 years. Ditmas park daycare provides a high-standard staff, who have to go through a serious interview, origin check and training. Only then they can work. Their job combines psychological methods together with state laws of pedagogics to succeed.
  • Reading lessons. Reading is a crucial part of a child’s development which improves their communicative skills and understanding. Moreover, during literature classes they train their drama mastery, using social, emotional and psychological  skills. Early reading lessons help the little ones adjust to the future school environment.
  • Recommendable menu, providing breakfast, two snacks and lunch. Nutrition is a foundation of a child’s organism. Therefore, chefs of daycare Ditmas Park prepare only fresh and healthy food. Products come from the best local sellers. All of them are totally expected to guarantee that kids will receive the daily norm of vitamins and proteins.

Come and join

With the help of these items your child will explore, develop and entertain in the most pleasant and cozy environment. Through the use of learning technologies and moduled activities professionals of daycare Ditmas park will make your young ones improve both mentally and physically.

Their mission is to encourage children’s progress and independence through the combination of studying and playing. So, if you share these ideas, come and join this wonderful atmosphere.

Why Hiring Professional Cleaning Company For Your Home Is Beneficial

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Why Hiring Professional Cleaning Company For Your Home Is Beneficial

Nowadays, people are living a fast-paced life that even cleaning your house needs to be done quickly or to be completed by a professional cleaning company. Some may think that hiring companies to clean your home is not such a good idea. But, there are a lot of reasons to do so.

You may think that hiring professional cleaning services Dubai is expensive, but they are more affordable than you think. They also have the necessary tools and supplies. This means they are best in dealing with even the toughest mess. If you are still not convinced, we will cite a few more advantages in hiring cleaning companies to ensure your home’s cleanliness.

No Need To Buy Cleaning Supplies

When you hire these professionals, they come to your home well-equipped and with their own supplies and pieces of equipment. Therefore, there is no need for you to buy cleaning any. From toilet cleaning tools up to the lawn maintenance tools, they have it ready for you.

In addition, these cleaning professionals offer various tasks to perform like vacuum carpets, dust surfaces, toilet cleaning, dust cabinets, baseboard, and door panels, dust blinds and window sills. Lawn maintenance can also be completed. In case you want to pay more attention to your backyard, you may visit the Lawn.com.au blog for additional information.

Spotless Clean Home

One of the best reasons why people hire cleaning services is because they are professionals. They underwent a proper way to dust, sanitize, and clean your home. Having a tidy home is more than just being neat and organized. For sure, these professionals also know how to give your house the spotless environment it needs.

Most people are too caught up with their work and are mostly spending their time running from one activity to the other and only have little rest in between. Turning over the cleaning job to the experts ensures spotless clean to the area that they will cover. After a long day at work, you can go home to an odorless and clean space.

You Can Specify Which Areas To Clean

When you hire one of these professional cleaning companies, you have the option to customize the package based on your necessity. There are instances when your house only needs a light cleaning on the surface, and there are times that it requires deeper cleaning. Whichever is suitable at the time being, you’ll be the one to assess. 

A deeper cleaning package is best compared to the usual whenever you are hosting a gathering at home. There is also no need to worry as they guarantee on time completion of the task so that your home will be ready by the time your guests arrive. Hiring them also allows you to take a rest and be refreshed so you can entertain your guests.

Utilize Time For Other Important Things

Another convincing reason to hire experts to clean your house is that it allows you to spend your time on other more significant things like finishing any paperwork, doing your reports, doing exercise, or simply spending quality time with your family.  So, instead of spending the entire day cleaning your home, you can let these professionals do it for you.

It is believed that time is money. Therefore, if you are spending time decluttering and cleaning your home, you are losing money, productivity, and time. People who clean their own space spend at least a couple of hours thinking of other more productive activities you could utilize that time instead.

Saves You From Stress

If you hire cleaning companies to clean your home on a regular basis, you do not need to worry about the dirt building up in your house. Cleaning your house on your own can be very stressful and exhausting, mainly if you are not familiar with the best cleaning process. 

It is also ideal to hire these companies for the necessary cleaning if you just had a baby, body aches, knee problems, or any surgeries. Let them do the cleaning while you sit back and relax. 

Your everyday life is already as demanding as it is; the need to take the kids to school, a job that needs to attend to, and a house to clean. Whether we agree or not, it is not always that we have time and energy to fulfill those responsibilities. By paying a team to clean for you, you’ll have one less problem.

Takeaway

Most people would rather not hire cleaning teams because they are worried that it would cost them a hefty amount for this service. Although that may seem a bit true, hiring these professionals can save you from stress, time and money in the long run. They also help you maintain a cleaner area, keeping you safe from any possible allergies.

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