1 Arts & Entertainment Book by former Baltimore City Paper reporters inspired "I Got A Monster," an Amazon documentary on the city's corrupt Gun Trace Task Force. Michael O'Connell , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply BALTIMORE, MD — One of the biggest police scandals in U.S. history is the subject of a new documentary currently streaming on Amazon Prime and AppleTV. “I Got a Monster” examines the true-life story of the Baltimore City Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force. “It was one of the most elite squads and most successful squads in the Baltimore City Police that was bringing in huge numbers of arrests, specifically for guns,” said Baynard Woods, a former reporter for the Baltimore City Paper. In March 2017, all eight members of the gun task force were federally indicted on charges designed to bring down gangsters, including racketeering, conspiracy and extortion. The tactics the squad employed involved … [Read more...] about ‘I Got A Monster’ Documentary Details Baltimore’s Corrupt Police Squad
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Our Favorite All-Natural Teeth-Whitening Strips Are Over 40 Percent Off Today
Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Retailer Regular Strategist readers know that we care a lot about teeth. That includes maintaining your dental health and brightening your smile. So it’s our duty to point you to an excellent deal on one of our favorite, dentist-approved teeth-whitening kits . Over at Amazon, Lumineux’s all-natural teeth-whitening 21-pack kit is 44 percent off today, bringing its original price of $50 down to just $28 (just make sure you check the extra coupon on the product page). With that discount, each treatment in the kit is less than $1.50 — a steal for maintaining your pearly whites. The strips themselves use coconut oil as its active ingredient and are basically a mess-free version of oil pulling. Dr. Sharon Huang, the founder of Les Belles NYC, recommends it as a natural teeth-whitening alternative that’s even approved for daily use since it won’t irritate your teeth. If you’re on the fence, you could also start out with a seven-pack … [Read more...] about Our Favorite All-Natural Teeth-Whitening Strips Are Over 40 Percent Off Today
10 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Hanky Panky to Kiehl’s
Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Today’s selection of discounts is flirty and fun. We spotted a French body wash that doubles as a wet-skin moisturizer , a cache of undies on sale at Macy’s, and half-off sex toys and accessories at Lovehoney . Plus Kiehl’s is offering 25 percent off sitewide, and it’s chock-full of Strategist favorites . Totallee Thin iPhone 14 Case $18 $39 now 54% off $18 Totallee’s ultra-thin iPhone cases are over half off through April 1. The Strategist-approved case won’t add unnecessary bulk but still protects your phone from scratches and scuffs, and it comes in seven colors (including clear, pictured here). $18 at Amazon Buy Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum $59 $78 now 25% off $59 Everything at Kiehl’s is 25 percent off. We love its powerful vitamin-C serum — which targets dullness, fine lines, and wrinkles — … [Read more...] about 10 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Hanky Panky to Kiehl’s
Vibrant Colors On A Cool Day: Sacramento Photo Of The Day
0 Community Corner Flowers and leaves brighten up a dreary day. Bea Karnes , Patch Staff Posted Reply Flowers blooming Sacramento, Calif. Flowers blooming Sacramento, Calif. Red leaves in Sacramento, Calif. No vibrant colors here, but a frequent sight this year! SACRAMENTO, CA — Even on a grey day, nature provides plenty of colors to brighten our surroundings. Claus Weisemann snapped these photos in late February, with the rain photo taken in March. Thank you, Claus! If you have an awesome photo of nature, breath-taking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny, or something unusual you happen to catch with your camera, we'd love to feature it on Patch. We're looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty and fun that is Northern California, and that show off your unique talents. Email it to [email protected] Also … [Read more...] about Vibrant Colors On A Cool Day: Sacramento Photo Of The Day
Backlit Grass: Sacramento Photo Of The Day
0 Community Corner Abundant sunshine is in the forecast for this weekend! Bea Karnes , Patch Staff Posted Reply SACRAMENTO, CA — Sacramento area residents finally have a dry weekend with plenty of sun forecast. Claus Weisemann snapped this photo Thursday during the golden hour, and he's already dreaming of a bright spring and summer. Thank you for sharing your photo, Claus! If you have an awesome photo of nature, breath-taking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny, or something unusual you happen to catch with your camera, we'd love to feature it on Patch. We're looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty and fun that is Northern California, and that show off your unique talents. Email it to [email protected] Also See: Spring In Bloom: Sacramento Photos Of The Day I-80 Never Sleeps: Sacramento Photo Of The Day Spring Meets Fall: Sacramento Photo Of The Day … [Read more...] about Backlit Grass: Sacramento Photo Of The Day
Chiefsaholic, the Fan Who Dressed as a Wolf, Is Said to Be on the Lam
Before this year’s Super Bowl, the Kansas City football superfan known as Chiefsaholic was a source of fascination in the sports world. How, people wondered, did a man known for wearing a wolf mask to games and placing large bets end up in jail on charges that he robbed a bank in Tulsa, Okla.? Now Chiefsaholic, known legally as Xaviar Babudar, is at the heart of a much simpler mystery: Where is he? Babudar, who had been released from jail while awaiting trial, failed to appear at a hearing Monday morning, according to court records. His court-ordered GPS monitor was found in a wooded area near an Academy Sports + Outdoors store in southern Tulsa with the strap cut off. Michael Lloyd, the bail bondsman who paid Babudar’s $80,000 bond to secure his release from jail last month, said the unit’s tamper alert went off around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Lloyd went to Babudar’s hotel — though Babudar lives in the Kansas City, Mo., area, he was required to remain in Tulsa County, Okla., … [Read more...] about Chiefsaholic, the Fan Who Dressed as a Wolf, Is Said to Be on the Lam