thedailycaller--2020-05-07--NFL Wants Teams Ready To Open Facilities By May 15

NFL teams have been ordered by the league to prepare to open their facilities .
According to ESPN , Roger Goodell sent a memo around the league informing teams they need to have reopening protocols ready to go by May 15 during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) While it had previously believed that teams wouldn ’ t be allowed to open until all 32 could , it now sounds like we could be in for staggered reopenings .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local and state governments , and non-player employees will be capped at 50 % in the building .
This is great news for the NFL .
Hell , this isn ’ t just great news .
It ’ s amazing news .
It ’ s the latest sign the league plans on being up and running by week one .
The fact the NFL wants teams ready to roll with their facilities in about a week is a great sign for the future of the season .
Now , things will get dicey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming back and others don ’ t .
That could become a huge issue .
Understandably , teams will get upset if they can ’ t practice , but other squads around the league can .
That won ’ t go over well at all .
We ’ ll see what happens , but things are certainly looking up for the NFL !

NFL teams have been ordered by the league to prepare to open their facilities.
According to ESPN, Roger Goodell sent a memo around the league informing teams they need to have reopening protocols ready to go by May 15 during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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While it had previously believed that teams wouldn’t be allowed to open until all 32 could, it now sounds like we could be in for staggered reopenings.
According to the memo, teams will need consent from local and state governments, and non-player employees will be capped at 50% in the building.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by NFL (@nfl) on May 6, 2020 at 5:30pm PDT
This is great news for the NFL. Hell, this isn’t just great news. It’s amazing news. It’s the latest sign the league plans on being up and running by week one.
The fact the NFL wants teams ready to roll with their facilities in about a week is a great sign for the future of the season.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by NFL (@nfl) on May 6, 2020 at 12:06pm PDT
Now, things will get dicey if some local governments ban teams from coming back and others don’t. That could become a huge issue.
Understandably, teams will get upset if they can’t practice, but other squads around the league can. That won’t go over well at all.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Green Bay Packers (@packers) on Apr 20, 2020 at 6:18pm PDT
We’ll see what happens, but things are certainly looking up for the NFL!


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--New York Jets Won’t Sell Individual Game Tickets When The 2020 Schedule Is Released

The New York Jets won ’ t be selling tickets to individual games for the time being .
With the fate of football up in the air because of the coronavirus , the Jets announced they won ’ t sell individual game tickets when the schedule is released Thursday night .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The Jets also announced season ticket payments will be deferred to June .
This is probably a really good idea from the Jets .
Selling individual game tickets won ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do it .
The NFL has already made the decision to force teams to offer full credits or refunds for any and all games that get canceled .
It would appear like the Jets are trying to save themselves a monster headache by selling individual tickets and then having games getting canceled .
As for deferring payments , we ’ ve seen a few other pro teams do similar stuff , and it ’ s not a bad idea at all .
Right now , people are hurting for money .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
People are in tight positions , and there ’ s not a bunch of money floating around .
Letting people defer payments is a nice gesture for season ticket holders .
The Jets are preparing for some bad outcomes with coronavirus .
It ’ s always good to be prepared , but let ’ s all hope the plans aren ’ t necessary .

The New York Jets won’t be selling tickets to individual games for the time being.
With the fate of football up in the air because of the coronavirus, the Jets announced they won’t sell individual game tickets when the schedule is released Thursday night. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The Jets also announced season ticket payments will be deferred to June.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by New York Jets (@nyjets) on Apr 26, 2020 at 3:52pm PDT
This is probably a really good idea from the Jets. Selling individual game tickets won’t be hard once the team decides to do it.
The NFL has already made the decision to force teams to offer full credits or refunds for any and all games that get canceled.
It would appear like the Jets are trying to save themselves a monster headache by selling individual tickets and then having games getting canceled.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by New York Jets (@nyjets) on Apr 21, 2020 at 5:32am PDT
As for deferring payments, we’ve seen a few other pro teams do similar stuff, and it’s not a bad idea at all. Right now, people are hurting for money.
That’s the reality of the situation. People are in tight positions, and there’s not a bunch of money floating around. Letting people defer payments is a nice gesture for season ticket holders.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by New York Jets (@nyjets) on Mar 30, 2020 at 12:27pm PDT
The Jets are preparing for some bad outcomes with coronavirus. It’s always good to be prepared, but let’s all hope the plans aren’t necessary.


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--Quintez Cephus Says He’s At The Top Of His Game ‘Mentally And Physically’

Detroit Lions rookie receiver Quintez Cephus sounds ready to roll in the NFL .
The Lions took the former Wisconsin superstar receiver in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft and he should turn into a very dependable weapon for Matthew Stafford .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) In a graphic shared by the Badgers , Cephus talked about how playing for Wisconsin prepared him for the biggest stage in football .
“ I felt like I ’ m at the top of my game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ I had a chance to play against some really great guys and I was able to go out there and show I can play with the best of them.
” I can ’ t wait to watch Cephus get to work for the Lions .
I absolutely loved the pick when Detroit took him in the draft .
I watched him dominate for years at Wisconsin and he ’ s exactly the kind of guy I want on my squad .
He ’ s a damn physical receiver , makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As a Lions fan , that ’ s what I want for Stafford .
It ’ s always crazy when you see worlds collide , and that ’ s exactly what happened with Cephus ’ jump to the NFL .
He was a star for my Wisconsin Badgers and now he ’ s with my NFL squad .
It doesn ’ t get much better than that .
Now , let ’ s get to work and win some football games in 2020 .

Detroit Lions rookie receiver Quintez Cephus sounds ready to roll in the NFL.
The Lions took the former Wisconsin superstar receiver in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft and he should turn into a very dependable weapon for Matthew Stafford. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
In a graphic shared by the Badgers, Cephus talked about how playing for Wisconsin prepared him for the biggest stage in football.
“I felt like I’m at the top of my game – mentally and athletically,” he said. “I had a chance to play against some really great guys and I was able to go out there and show I can play with the best of them.”
I can’t wait to watch Cephus get to work for the Lions. I absolutely loved the pick when Detroit took him in the draft.
I watched him dominate for years at Wisconsin and he’s exactly the kind of guy I want on my squad. He’s a damn physical receiver, makes very few mistakes and is dependable.
As a Lions fan, that’s what I want for Stafford.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Quintez Cephus (@qodeep_87) on Apr 26, 2020 at 8:18am PDT
It’s always crazy when you see worlds collide, and that’s exactly what happened with Cephus’ jump to the NFL.
He was a star for my Wisconsin Badgers and now he’s with my NFL squad. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Now, let’s get to work and win some football games in 2020.


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--Script For Season 2 Of ‘Outer Banks’ Is Already Being Worked On

Season two of “ Outer Banks ” is already in the works .
While Netflix hasn ’ t formally confirmed season two will happen , it seems like a guarantee after season one blew up into a massive hit after its April release .
Now , creator Jonas Pate has made it clear work is already underway for season two of the mystery adventure series .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) Pate recently told Entertainment Weekly , “ before [ season one ] even came out , Netflix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season two ] scripts , so we ’ ve been working on that for a few months now.
” He also said , “ Ever since we started , we always viewed it as something that was probably like a four-season , maybe five-season show , but definitely four seasons .
We ’ ve sort of long-arced it out pretty far .
I ’ m just hoping that we get a chance to actually tell those stories.
” This is great news .
I had a feeling “ Outer Banks ” was going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wasn ’ t wrong at all .
I hit the nail on the head with that prediction .
With everybody stuck at home , we all needed something fun to watch .
“ Outer Banks ” answered that call , and that ’ s why I gave it a solid 6.5/10 .
There were some cheesy moments for sure in season one , but it was entertaining overall as we watched John B and the rest of the crew hunt for $ 400 million in missing gold .
I somehow managed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office hooked .
You know a show has mass appeal when it has me watching and several other people who don ’ t share my general TV interests .
“ Outer Banks ” is a hit across all demographics , and that ’ s why season two is pretty much a lock at this point .
It doesn ’ t even matter if Netflix hasn ’ t formally announced it yet .
Keep checking back for more updates when we have them !
Hopefully , “ Outer Banks ” is as fun as @ @ @

Season two of “Outer Banks” is already in the works.
While Netflix hasn’t formally confirmed season two will happen, it seems like a guarantee after season one blew up into a massive hit after its April release. Now, creator Jonas Pate has made it clear work is already underway for season two of the mystery adventure series. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
Pate recently told Entertainment Weekly, “before [season one] even came out, Netflix had greenlit us to write some [season two] scripts, so we’ve been working on that for a few months now.”
He also said, “Ever since we started, we always viewed it as something that was probably like a four-season, maybe five-season show, but definitely four seasons. We’ve sort of long-arced it out pretty far. I’m just hoping that we get a chance to actually tell those stories.”
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Outer Banks (@obx) on May 5, 2020 at 7:35am PDT
This is great news. I had a feeling “Outer Banks” was going to blow up on Netflix, and I wasn’t wrong at all. I hit the nail on the head with that prediction.
With everybody stuck at home, we all needed something fun to watch. “Outer Banks” answered that call, and that’s why I gave it a solid 6.5/10.
There were some cheesy moments for sure in season one, but it was entertaining overall as we watched John B and the rest of the crew hunt for $400 million in missing gold.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Outer Banks (@obx) on Apr 25, 2020 at 5:55pm PDT
I somehow managed to even get several other people at the office hooked. You know a show has mass appeal when it has me watching and several other people who don’t share my general TV interests.
“Outer Banks” is a hit across all demographics, and that’s why season two is pretty much a lock at this point. It doesn’t even matter if Netflix hasn’t formally announced it yet.
It’s going to happen.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Outer Banks (@obx) on Mar 31, 2020 at 1:59pm PDT
Keep checking back for more updates when we have them! Hopefully, “Outer Banks” is as fun as season one.


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--Kansas Football Attendance Increases 74% After Hiring Les Miles

The Kansas Jayhawks saw a gigantic spike in attendance at football games in 2019 after hiring Les Miles .
The Jayhawks went out and signed the former LSU coach to take over the program and apparently it paid off in ticket sales .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to FootballScoop , attendance at football games jumped 74 % this past season in Les Miles ’ first season as the head coach of the Jayhawks .
This is more or less what I argued when Miles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not going to turn Kansas into a national title contender .
That ’ s simply not going to happen , but he can bring a ton of energy to the Jayhawks and improve them over time .
If Kansas goes 7-5 and sells out the stadium , then Miles has done his job .
He ’ s worth every penny at that point .
He ’ s also the biggest name the Jayhawks will ever tie to the program .
There ’ s no chance in hell a bad Big 12 program @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While they might not have been good at all in 2019 , at least people are excited to be fans again .
At the very least , they ’ re headed in the right direction .
Now , we ’ ll have to wait and see what Miles can do in 2020 .

The Kansas Jayhawks saw a gigantic spike in attendance at football games in 2019 after hiring Les Miles.
The Jayhawks went out and signed the former LSU coach to take over the program and apparently it paid off in ticket sales. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
According to FootballScoop, attendance at football games jumped 74% this past season in Les Miles’ first season as the head coach of the Jayhawks.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kansas Football (@kufootball) on Mar 2, 2020 at 7:37am PST
This is more or less what I argued when Miles was hired by Kansas. He’s not going to turn Kansas into a national title contender.
That’s simply not going to happen, but he can bring a ton of energy to the Jayhawks and improve them over time.
If Kansas goes 7-5 and sells out the stadium, then Miles has done his job. He’s worth every penny at that point.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kansas Football (@kufootball) on Feb 26, 2020 at 6:15am PST
He’s also the biggest name the Jayhawks will ever tie to the program. There’s no chance in hell a bad Big 12 program gets someone with more recognition than Miles.
While they might not have been good at all in 2019, at least people are excited to be fans again. At the very least, they’re headed in the right direction.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kansas Football (@kufootball) on Feb 21, 2020 at 9:31am PST
Now, we’ll have to wait and see what Miles can do in 2020.


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--Blake Lively Will Star In The New Netflix Movie ‘Dark Days At The Magna Carta’

Blake Lively ’ s new Netflix movie “ Dark Days at the Magna Carta ” sounds like it ’ s going to be awesome .
The Hollywood Reporter reported the following details on the plot of the upcoming film from Lively and Shawn Levy : Details are being kept deep in the vault , but the effort is described as a character-driven thriller set against a catastrophic event and centers on a woman going to extreme lengths to survive and save her family .
Paisley began conceptualizing the story late last year , but the ideas crystallized as the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While the story is not related to a contagion , a world-altering event is a key foil and themes of isolation and strength of family emerge .
It ’ s not a secret at all that I ’ m a huge fan of Blake Lively .
I think she ’ s a generational talent and an absolute star in the acting game .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) Not only is she a star in the acting game , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my generation .
Ever since she blew up on “ Gossip Girl , ” she ’ s been one of the best women in all of Hollywood .
Now , she ’ s going to star in a post-apocalyptic thriller for Netflix .
What more could you ever want as a fan ?
It sounds like it ’ s going to be awesome .
We all know Netflix just makes bangers .
That ’ s a fact .
There ’ s no debate about that .
The streaming giant makes outstanding shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s teaming up with Lively .
How could you not be excited for this ?
Stay frosty , Blake !
I can ’ t wait to watch her character run around a post-apocalyptic world taking business .
She ’ s had a hell of a career so far , and I have no doubt “ Dark Days at the Magna Carta ” will be the latest hit .

Blake Lively’s new Netflix movie “Dark Days at the Magna Carta” sounds like it’s going to be awesome.
The Hollywood Reporter reported the following details on the plot of the upcoming film from Lively and Shawn Levy:
Details are being kept deep in the vault, but the effort is described as a character-driven thriller set against a catastrophic event and centers on a woman going to extreme lengths to survive and save her family. Paisley began conceptualizing the story late last year, but the ideas crystallized as the pandemic began to take hold in the U.S. While the story is not related to a contagion, a world-altering event is a key foil and themes of isolation and strength of family emerge.
It’s not a secret at all that I’m a huge fan of Blake Lively. I think she’s a generational talent and an absolute star in the acting game. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
Not only is she a star in the acting game, she’s one of the OG smokes of my generation. Ever since she blew up on “Gossip Girl,” she’s been one of the best women in all of Hollywood.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blake Lively (@blakelively) on Jan 11, 2019 at 5:12am PST
Now, she’s going to star in a post-apocalyptic thriller for Netflix. What more could you ever want as a fan? It sounds like it’s going to be awesome.
We all know Netflix just makes bangers. That’s a fact. There’s no debate about that. The streaming giant makes outstanding shows and movies, and now it’s teaming up with Lively.
How could you not be excited for this?
Stay frosty, Blake! I can’t wait to watch her character run around a post-apocalyptic world taking business. She’s had a hell of a career so far, and I have no doubt “Dark Days at the Magna Carta” will be the latest hit.


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--Urban Meyer Says Jarrett Stidham Will Become A Good Quarterback With The New England Patriots

Urban Meyer thinks Jarrett Stidham will do well as the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots .
Stidham is slated to open the season at the top of the depth chart for the Patriots after Tom Brady bounced for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .
While he doesn ’ t have much playing experience , the three-time national champion coach thinks he ’ ll be just fine .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ You put Jarrett Stidham with Bill Belichick , Josh McDaniels & that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make that quarterback a good player , ” Meyer told Colin Cowherd during a Wednesday interview .
Watch his full comments below .
Stidham as the starting quarterback of the Patriots is going to be one of the biggest storylines of the 2020 season .
Stidham was a hell of a solid player in college .
He started at Baylor and then finished at Auburn with a very successful career .
There ’ s no question at all that he has all the raw tools necessary to succeed at the highest level of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can make the throws .
In the modern NFL , that ’ s about all you need out of a quarterback .
Bill Belichick is also the most successful coach in league history .
If there ’ s anybody capable of pushing Stidham for all he ’ s worth , it ’ s Belichick .
We ’ ll see what happens , but I have a lot of confidence in Stidham ’ s ability to develop into a solid player for the Pats .

Urban Meyer thinks Jarrett Stidham will do well as the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots.
Stidham is slated to open the season at the top of the depth chart for the Patriots after Tom Brady bounced for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While he doesn’t have much playing experience, the three-time national champion coach thinks he’ll be just fine. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
“You put Jarrett Stidham with Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels & that system … They’re going to make that quarterback a good player,” Meyer told Colin Cowherd during a Wednesday interview. Watch his full comments below.
“You put Jarrett Stidham with Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels & that system, get ready… They’re going to make that QB a great player.” —@CoachUrbanMeyer pic.twitter.com/W8kyP35I2I — Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) May 6, 2020
Stidham as the starting quarterback of the Patriots is going to be one of the biggest storylines of the 2020 season.
Stidham was a hell of a solid player in college. He started at Baylor and then finished at Auburn with a very successful career.
There’s no question at all that he has all the raw tools necessary to succeed at the highest level of football. He’s athletic and can make the throws.
In the modern NFL, that’s about all you need out of a quarterback. Bill Belichick is also the most successful coach in league history.
If there’s anybody capable of pushing Stidham for all he’s worth, it’s Belichick.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jarrett Stidham (@jarrett_stidham8) on Oct 6, 2019 at 6:30pm PDT
We’ll see what happens, but I have a lot of confidence in Stidham’s ability to develop into a solid player for the Pats.


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--Big 12 Football Media Days Go Virtual During The Coronavirus Pandemic

The Big 12 will have football media days virtually during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
According to Chuck Carlton , the Big 12 canned the event scheduled to take place in Arlington , Texas , and switched it so it would happen virtually .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The Big 12 is the first Power 5 conference to make the call .
Several smaller FBS conferences have already made the decision to have virtual media days .
Well , there goes the first domino in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media days for the upcoming football season .
I ’ d be very surprised if any of the major conferences hold media days with people attending .
There ’ s just no point in taking unnecessary risks .
I ’ m pretty confident we can have reporters ask questions virtually .
Right now , we have to make smart decisions .
We have to make decisions that give us the best shot at playing football in 2020 .
I speak for all fans when I say that we ’ re more than okay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re a step closer to getting games in the fall .
While it ’ s not great , it ’ s the right call .
Don ’ t be surprised when more and more conferences do the same during the coronavirus pandemic .

The Big 12 will have football media days virtually during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
According to Chuck Carlton, the Big 12 canned the event scheduled to take place in Arlington, Texas, and switched it so it would happen virtually. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The Big 12 is the first Power 5 conference to make the call. Several smaller FBS conferences have already made the decision to have virtual media days.
Big 12 football media days are the latest cancellation of the coronavirus. Conf. coaches and ADs decide to go virtual at a meeting today. Was scheduled for July 20-21 at AT&T Stadium. — Chuck Carlton (@ChuckCarltonDMN) May 6, 2020
Well, there goes the first domino in the Power 5 to not have in-person media days for the upcoming football season.
I’d be very surprised if any of the major conferences hold media days with people attending. There’s just no point in taking unnecessary risks.
I’m pretty confident we can have reporters ask questions virtually.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oklahoma Football (@ou_football) on Mar 17, 2020 at 12:28pm PDT
Right now, we have to make smart decisions. We have to make decisions that give us the best shot at playing football in 2020.
I speak for all fans when I say that we’re more than okay with virtual media days if it means we’re a step closer to getting games in the fall.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oklahoma Football (@ou_football) on Dec 7, 2019 at 5:35pm PST
While it’s not great, it’s the right call. Don’t be surprised when more and more conferences do the same during the coronavirus pandemic.


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--Earl Thomas Allegedly Held At Gunpoint By His Wife After Being Caught Cheating

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Earl Thomas was allegedly held at gunpoint by his wife Nina after being caught with another woman .
According to court documents obtained by TMZ , Nina rolled up on Earl , his brother Seth and another woman in bed April 13 at an Airbnb in Austin , Texas .
That ’ s when all hell broke loose and his wife allegedly was armed during the confrontation .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to the court documents , Nina is accused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the chamber to Earl ’ s head after allegedly catching him in bed with another woman and his brother .
A video of the alleged incident is described in the documents as showing the weapon “ less than a foot away ” from the former Seahawks star ’ s head and the “ safety is disengaged ” with Nina ’ s finger on the trigger .
Eventually , the NFL star was able to get the weapon away from her .
When police arrived , Nina was allegedly running around with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was not arrested , but Nina was taken into custody on charges of “ burglary of a residence with intent to commit aggravated assault with a deadly weapon — family violence.
” Nina denied the allegations through her attorney to TMZ .
Earl released a statement late Wednesday night on Instagram about the situation and asked fans to keep him in their prayers .
This is without question one of the wildest stories I ’ ve ever read .
Of course , Nina should be viewed as completely innocent until proven guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system we have here in America , and we should all be grateful for it .
Having said that , if she ’ s proven guilty , then this is one of the most outrageous cheating stories .
You know your woman isn ’ t playing games when she goes for a gun .
The magazine was allegedly out , but there was still a round in the chamber .
Not smart , folks .
Not smart at all .
Best of luck to Earl and Nina going forward .
It sounds like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their marriage to survive !

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Earl Thomas was allegedly held at gunpoint by his wife Nina after being caught with another woman.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Nina rolled up on Earl, his brother Seth and another woman in bed April 13 at an Airbnb in Austin, Texas. That’s when all hell broke loose and his wife allegedly was armed during the confrontation. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nina Thomas (@mrsninathomas) on Mar 22, 2020 at 10:50am PDT
According to the court documents, Nina is accused of holding a gun with a round in the chamber to Earl’s head after allegedly catching him in bed with another woman and his brother.
A video of the alleged incident is described in the documents as showing the weapon “less than a foot away” from the former Seahawks star’s head and the “safety is disengaged” with Nina’s finger on the trigger.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nina Thomas (@mrsninathomas) on Feb 1, 2020 at 2:41pm PST
Eventually, the NFL star was able to get the weapon away from her. When police arrived, Nina was allegedly running around with a knife and Earl had the gun.
He was not arrested, but Nina was taken into custody on charges of “burglary of a residence with intent to commit aggravated assault with a deadly weapon — family violence.”
Nina denied the allegations through her attorney to TMZ. Earl released a statement late Wednesday night on Instagram about the situation and asked fans to keep him in their prayers.
This is without question one of the wildest stories I’ve ever read. Of course, Nina should be viewed as completely innocent until proven guilty in court.
That’s the system we have here in America, and we should all be grateful for it. Having said that, if she’s proven guilty, then this is one of the most outrageous cheating stories.
You know your woman isn’t playing games when she goes for a gun. The magazine was allegedly out, but there was still a round in the chamber.
Not smart, folks. Not smart at all.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Earl Thomas III (@earl) on Jul 12, 2019 at 4:14pm PDT
Best of luck to Earl and Nina going forward. It sounds like they might need a little help for their marriage to survive!


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--University Of South Carolina Plans On Opening In August

The University of South Carolina plans on being open for students by the start of the fall semester .
According to a release from the university , the Gamecocks “ will resume in-person instruction in mid-August.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The University of South Carolina is the latest major university to commit to opening up in the fall as we battle coronavirus .
Add it to the list , folks !
Mark it down .
You can now add South Carolina to the list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and running in the fall .
With every passing day , I gain more and more confidence football will happen in the fall .
At this point , it ’ d be shocking if it didn ’ t .
When schools like Tennessee , Oregon , South Carolina and other major power players commit to opening , then the ball is rolling with plenty of momentum .
I don ’ t even like the SEC , but I ’ m glad to see them standing up in this fight .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have football in the fall .
You best believe that .
Finally , I know several people from the great state of South Carolina .
They ’ re passionate people and they love their Gamecocks .
Hopefully , the season happens and Ryan Hilinski balls out .
I can ’ t wait to find out which school comes next !

The University of South Carolina plans on being open for students by the start of the fall semester.
According to a release from the university, the Gamecocks “will resume in-person instruction in mid-August.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The University of South Carolina is the latest major university to commit to opening up in the fall as we battle coronavirus.
Health experts: college football might be canceled this season because of coronavirus. Football fans around America: pic.twitter.com/0XatouOtfV — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) April 9, 2020
Add it to the list, folks! Mark it down. You can now add South Carolina to the list of major universities that intend on being up and running in the fall.
With every passing day, I gain more and more confidence football will happen in the fall. At this point, it’d be shocking if it didn’t.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gamecock Football (@gamecockfb) on Apr 8, 2020 at 5:23pm PDT
When schools like Tennessee, Oregon, South Carolina and other major power players commit to opening, then the ball is rolling with plenty of momentum.
I don’t even like the SEC, but I’m glad to see them standing up in this fight. We’re going to win this war and have football in the fall.
You best believe that.
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Finally, I know several people from the great state of South Carolina. They’re passionate people and they love their Gamecocks. Hopefully, the season happens and Ryan Hilinski balls out.
I can’t wait to find out which school comes next!


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--Tucker Carlson: Judge Who Sent Salon Owner To Jail Is ‘The Most Entitled Person in Dallas’

The lawyer representing Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther said Wednesday that the judge who demanded she apologize for reopening her business is insisting she “ bend her knee ” and admit she was “ selfish.
” Warren Norred told Fox News ’ “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” that his client “ committed the actual crime of heresy against the city of Dallas and the oligarchy that decided that real criminals could go to jail , but … people who are real criminals could be let out , but the heretics could go to jail.
” Luther received a seven day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a city lockdown that barred barbers and hair dressers from remaining open during the coronavirus panic .
( RELATED : ‘ Misguided Abuse Of Power ’ : Texas AG Demands Release Of Jailed Salon Owner ) Judge Eric Moye gave her another seven days in a concurrent sentence , because she refused to describe her decision to go back to work as “ selfish.
” “ I have to disagree with you when you say that I ’ m selfish because feeding my kids is not selfish , ” Luther told Moye .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t being selfish , she was just trying to earn a dollar .
Like all of these people that are hurting .
All of these salons … all these people , they only get paid when they do haircuts.
” Carlson asked how “ this buffoon hack judge , really the most entitled person in Dallas ” could put anyone in jail asked on someone violating not a legitimate law but a city “ decree.
” ( RELATED : Judge Napolitano : Politicians Are Taking Our Rights Away In The Name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This emergency has exposed all the tiny tyrants for who they are .
They ’ ve got this glimpse of power and man they ’ re going to show everybody exactly what to do , ” Norred said , adding that Luther has received a “ potential death sentence ” because she could be exposed to the COVID-19 virus in prison .
When asked if the judge might be satisfied with Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick taking her place in jail or serving her jail time , Norred said , “ No , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s what he wants.
” “ Is that allowed ?
” Carlson asked .
“ Is there a law in Texas that says you have to grovel before morons who are wearing robes ?
Is that part of the law there or is that something he made up from the bench ?
” “ He didn ’ t have to do that , ” Norred replied .
“ He could ’ ve said , ‘ Look , I know you ’ re just try to earn a living but I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So , I ’ m going to hit you with $ 500 a day and let you go.
’ He could have done that .
But that wasn ’ t what he wanted … He wants the contrition , he wants that apology .
”

The lawyer representing Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther said Wednesday that the judge who demanded she apologize for reopening her business is insisting she “bend her knee” and admit she was “selfish.”
Warren Norred told Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” that his client “committed the actual crime of heresy against the city of Dallas and the oligarchy that decided that real criminals could go to jail, but … people who are real criminals could be let out, but the heretics could go to jail.”
Luther received a seven day jail sentence for opening her salon in a city lockdown that barred barbers and hair dressers from remaining open during the coronavirus panic. (RELATED: ‘Misguided Abuse Of Power’: Texas AG Demands Release Of Jailed Salon Owner)
Judge Eric Moye gave her another seven days in a concurrent sentence, because she refused to describe her decision to go back to work as “selfish.”
“I have to disagree with you when you say that I’m selfish because feeding my kids is not selfish,” Luther told Moye.
Norred agreed: “Of course she wasn’t being selfish, she was just trying to earn a dollar. Like all of these people that are hurting. All of these salons … all these people, they only get paid when they do haircuts.”
Carlson asked how “this buffoon hack judge, really the most entitled person in Dallas” could put anyone in jail asked on someone violating not a legitimate law but a city “decree.” (RELATED: Judge Napolitano: Politicians Are Taking Our Rights Away In The Name Of Public ‘Safety’)
“This emergency has exposed all the tiny tyrants for who they are. They’ve got this glimpse of power and man they’re going to show everybody exactly what to do,” Norred said, adding that Luther has received a “potential death sentence” because she could be exposed to the COVID-19 virus in prison.
When asked if the judge might be satisfied with Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick taking her place in jail or serving her jail time, Norred said, “No, she has to bend the knee. That’s what he wants.”
“Is that allowed?” Carlson asked. “Is there a law in Texas that says you have to grovel before morons who are wearing robes? Is that part of the law there or is that something he made up from the bench?”
“He didn’t have to do that,” Norred replied. “He could’ve said, ‘Look, I know you’re just try to earn a living but I’ve got to enforce the law. So, I’m going to hit you with $500 a day and let you go.’ He could have done that. But that wasn’t what he wanted … He wants the contrition, he wants that apology.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--Biden Promises To Reverse Due Process Protections For Those Accused Of Campus Sexual Assault

Former Vice President Joe Biden vowed Wednesday to reverse Secretary of Education Betsey DeVos ’ s Title IX protections for those accused of sexual assault on college campuses .
Biden , who faces sexual assault allegations by his former Senate staffer Tara Reade , said in a Wednesday statement that he will reverse DeVos ’ s rule that seeks to ensure that those who have been accused of campus sexual assault receive due process , the Hill reports .
“ It ’ s wrong , ” the presumptive presidential nominee said , adding that the rule is a Trump administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexual assault victims .
( RELATED : Here ’ s What You Need To Know About Tara Reade ’ s Alleged Complaint Against Joe Biden ) “ And , it will be put to a quick end in January 2021 , because as president , I ’ ll be right where I always have been throughout my career — on the side of survivors , who deserve to have their voices heard , their claims taken seriously and investigated , and their rights upheld , ” Biden added .
The former vice president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hook for protecting students ” by allowing colleges to investigate “ in a way that dissuades survivors from coming forward.
” “ Survivors deserve to be treated with dignity and respect , and when they step forward they should be heard , not silenced , ” he added .
“ Today , Betsy DeVos and Donald Trump published a rule that flies in the face of that belief and guarantees that college campuses will be less safe for our nation ’ s young people.
” Reade has accused Biden of kissing her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his fingers without her consent .
The rule seeks to provide due process to those accused of sexual assault by narrowing the definition of sexual harassment , requiring schools to produce evidence and allowing the cross-examination of students alleging sexual assault , according to the Hill .
“ Too many students have lost access to their education because their school inadequately responded when a student filed a complaint of sexual harassment or sexual assault , ” DeVos said in a statement , according to the Hill .
“ This new regulation requires schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survivors of sexual misconduct , without sacrificing important safeguards to ensure a fair and transparent process , ” she added .
“ We can and must continue to fight sexual misconduct in our nation ’ s schools , and this rule makes certain that fight continues.
” The Trump campaign spokesman accused Biden of holding students to a higher standard than he hold himself .
“ Biden should cut the malarkey and provide an honest answer to Americans – why shouldn ’ t he be held to the same standards he spent years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign spokesman Andrew Clark said , the Hill reports .
Neither Biden nor DeVos immediately responded to a request for comment from the DCNF .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden vowed Wednesday to reverse Secretary of Education Betsey DeVos’s Title IX protections for those accused of sexual assault on college campuses.
Biden, who faces sexual assault allegations by his former Senate staffer Tara Reade, said in a Wednesday statement that he will reverse DeVos’s rule that seeks to ensure that those who have been accused of campus sexual assault receive due process, the Hill reports.
“It’s wrong,” the presumptive presidential nominee said, adding that the rule is a Trump administration effort to “shame and silence” sexual assault victims. (RELATED: Here’s What You Need To Know About Tara Reade’s Alleged Complaint Against Joe Biden)
“And, it will be put to a quick end in January 2021, because as president, I’ll be right where I always have been throughout my career — on the side of survivors, who deserve to have their voices heard, their claims taken seriously and investigated, and their rights upheld,” Biden added.
The former vice president said the rule lets colleges “off the hook for protecting students” by allowing colleges to investigate “in a way that dissuades survivors from coming forward.”
“Survivors deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and when they step forward they should be heard, not silenced,” he added. “Today, Betsy DeVos and Donald Trump published a rule that flies in the face of that belief and guarantees that college campuses will be less safe for our nation’s young people.”
Reade has accused Biden of kissing her, touching her and penetrating her with his fingers without her consent.
The rule seeks to provide due process to those accused of sexual assault by narrowing the definition of sexual harassment, requiring schools to produce evidence and allowing the cross-examination of students alleging sexual assault, according to the Hill.
“Too many students have lost access to their education because their school inadequately responded when a student filed a complaint of sexual harassment or sexual assault,” DeVos said in a statement, according to the Hill.
“This new regulation requires schools to act in meaningful ways to support survivors of sexual misconduct, without sacrificing important safeguards to ensure a fair and transparent process,” she added. “We can and must continue to fight sexual misconduct in our nation’s schools, and this rule makes certain that fight continues.”
The Trump campaign spokesman accused Biden of holding students to a higher standard than he hold himself.
“Biden should cut the malarkey and provide an honest answer to Americans – why shouldn’t he be held to the same standards he spent years imposing on everyone else,” Trump campaign spokesman Andrew Clark said, the Hill reports.
Neither Biden nor DeVos immediately responded to a request for comment from the DCNF.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-07--‘An Open Approach’: Swedish Ambassador Tells Tucker How Her Country Is Achieving Herd Immunity Witho

‘An Open Approach’: Swedish Ambassador Tells Tucker How Her Country Is Achieving Herd Immunity Without Strict Lockdowns

Swedish Ambassador to the United States Karin Ulrika Olofsdotter appeared on Wednesday ’ s “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” to explain her country ’ s “ open approach ” to balancing the coronavirus fight with the need to keep people working .
While most Western nations , as Fox News host Tucker Carlson explained , “ raced to adopt the Chinese model ” of strict lockdowns and forced business closures , Sweden “ refused to go along , instead choosing a different tactic .
To date , the country ’ s hospital system remains intact and its citizenry is within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would dismiss the virus for good , and even the World Health Organization has lauded its approach as a “ model ” for future virus response .
“ Our strategy is based on , you know , our way of life , how we function in Sweden , ” Olofsdotter told Carlson .
“ So the aim is of course to save as many lives as possible and keep the health care system running , because as we all know , the flat curve and the spiked curve and so on , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the curve as low as possible and getting our health care system to function.
” Calling the fight against the virus a “ marathon , ” the ambassador said her country ’ s leaders chose a “ strategy that we can keep for a long time.
” Olofsdotter cited a “ big trust ” between government , public agencies , and the population that is “ fundamental ” in how they “ convey the strategy.
” Far from simply letting the virus run its course , Sweden has advocated “ social distancing ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” to “ stay at home.
” People are also “ forbidden ” to visit nursing homes , and those who display symptoms are required to remain at home .
“ Yes , our restaurants are open , but of course it ’ s seen an economic downturn , like a lot of them are doing extremely badly , ” she said .
“ They are open .
Travel has gone down , over Easter , 90 % less travel in the country than before , so people are basically following these recommendations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open — an open approach , but the same aim as everyone else.
” ( RELATED : ‘ This Is Insanity ’ : Tucker Carlson Questions The ‘ Science ’ Behind The Shutdown ) When asked how close Sweden is to obtaining “ group immunity , ” Olofsdotter said Stockholm immunity had gone from 10 % to 25 % in three weeks .
“ It ’ s not a strategy to get herd immunity , ” she said , calling it “ something you want to get ” if there is no vaccine @ @

Swedish Ambassador to the United States Karin Ulrika Olofsdotter appeared on Wednesday’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” to explain her country’s “open approach” to balancing the coronavirus fight with the need to keep people working.
While most Western nations, as Fox News host Tucker Carlson explained, “raced to adopt the Chinese model” of strict lockdowns and forced business closures, Sweden “refused to go along, instead choosing a different tactic. To date, the country’s hospital system remains intact and its citizenry is within reach of obtaining the herd immunity that would dismiss the virus for good, and even the World Health Organization has lauded its approach as a “model” for future virus response.
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“Our strategy is based on, you know, our way of life, how we function in Sweden,” Olofsdotter told Carlson. “So the aim is of course to save as many lives as possible and keep the health care system running, because as we all know, the flat curve and the spiked curve and so on, so it’s a strategy to keep the curve as low as possible and getting our health care system to function.”
Calling the fight against the virus a “marathon,” the ambassador said her country’s leaders chose a “strategy that we can keep for a long time.”
Olofsdotter cited a “big trust” between government, public agencies, and the population that is “fundamental” in how they “convey the strategy.”
Far from simply letting the virus run its course, Sweden has advocated “social distancing” and asked those “older than 70” to “stay at home.” People are also “forbidden” to visit nursing homes, and those who display symptoms are required to remain at home.
“Yes, our restaurants are open, but of course it’s seen an economic downturn, like a lot of them are doing extremely badly,” she said. “They are open. Travel has gone down, over Easter, 90% less travel in the country than before, so people are basically following these recommendations. So yes, it is more open — an open approach, but the same aim as everyone else.” (RELATED: ‘This Is Insanity’: Tucker Carlson Questions The ‘Science’ Behind The Shutdown)
When asked how close Sweden is to obtaining “group immunity,” Olofsdotter said Stockholm immunity had gone from 10% to 25% in three weeks.
“It’s not a strategy to get herd immunity,” she said, calling it “something you want to get” if there is no vaccine available.


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--Viral Video Shows Unarmed Black Jogger Being Shot To Death By Two White Men

Ahmaud Arbery ’ s final moments before being ambushed and killed while jogging were reportedly caught in a gruesome video that has gone viral .
Arbery , a 25-year-old black man , was shot and killed near his Brunswick , Georgia , home by a white father and son February 23 , numerous sources reported Wednesday .
The killing that was reportedly caught on video by a bystander shows a black man jogging before being ambushed by two men .
One man and the runner grapple in the street before a shot is heard , and the runner is punching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot at point-blank range , the runner moves a few feet before falling face down .
According to a police report , the two men were Gregory McMichael , 64 , and his son Travis McMichael , 34 .
The elder McMichael was a former investigator in the Brunswick district attorney ’ s office and only recently retired .
He also worked for the Glynn County Police Department , prompting district attorneys in Brunswick and Waycross Counties to recuse themselves from the case due to conflicts of interest , ABC News reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gregory McMichael said there were “ several break-ins ” in the neighborhood and he allegedly caught the suspect “ hauling ass ” down the street , according to the police report .
( RELATED : White Cop Pleads Guilty After Shooting Unarmed Black Man ) McMichael said he went inside his house to get his son , and they both grabbed their guns , a .357 magnum and a shotgun .
The father also told police he saw the same suspect put his hand down his pants “ the other day , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ male was armed , ” according to ABC News .
Both men got into their pickup truck and tried to cut the suspect off as he fled , the police report said .
In the video , Arbery is seen running around the vehicle .
Travis McMichael said he shouted “ Stop , stop , we want to talk to you ” as the men approached the suspect .
Arbery was pronounced dead on the scene , and he was unarmed , according to the police report .
A Georgia prosecutor has called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s death .
“ After careful review of the evidence presented , ” Tom Durden , District Attorney of Georgia ’ s Atlantic Judicial Court , said in a statement according to Time .
“ I am confident the case should be presented to the grand jury of Glynn County for consideration of criminal charges.
” No one has been arrested or charged in relation to Arbery ’ s death .
Due to the conflicts of interest , it also appears action by law enforcement may have been delayed .
The coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting through June 12 .

Ahmaud Arbery’s final moments before being ambushed and killed while jogging were reportedly caught in a gruesome video that has gone viral.
Arbery, a 25-year-old black man, was shot and killed near his Brunswick, Georgia, home by a white father and son February 23, numerous sources reported Wednesday.
The killing that was reportedly caught on video by a bystander shows a black man jogging before being ambushed by two men. One man and the runner grapple in the street before a shot is heard, and the runner is punching at the man. After a third shot at point-blank range, the runner moves a few feet before falling face down.
Chilling video has emerged of a 25-year-old African-American man being chased down & killed in a Brunswick, Ga., neighborhood; Ahmaud Arbery was out jogging, his family says. Warning: viewer discretion is advised. @OmarVillafranca has more on the growing calls for justice pic.twitter.com/6DyPKDbiRN — CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) May 5, 2020
According to a police report, the two men were Gregory McMichael, 64, and his son Travis McMichael, 34. The elder McMichael was a former investigator in the Brunswick district attorney’s office and only recently retired. He also worked for the Glynn County Police Department, prompting district attorneys in Brunswick and Waycross Counties to recuse themselves from the case due to conflicts of interest, ABC News reported.
When police arrived following the incident, Gregory McMichael said there were “several break-ins” in the neighborhood and he allegedly caught the suspect “hauling ass” down the street, according to the police report. (RELATED: White Cop Pleads Guilty After Shooting Unarmed Black Man)
McMichael said he went inside his house to get his son, and they both grabbed their guns, a .357 magnum and a shotgun. The father also told police he saw the same suspect put his hand down his pants “the other day,” leading him to believe that “the male was armed,” according to ABC News.
Both men got into their pickup truck and tried to cut the suspect off as he fled, the police report said. In the video, Arbery is seen running around the vehicle. Travis McMichael said he shouted “Stop, stop, we want to talk to you” as the men approached the suspect.
Arbery was pronounced dead on the scene, and he was unarmed, according to the police report.
Gregory McMichael & his son Travis McMichael gunned down Ahmaud Arbery, 25, on his daily jog in Brunswick, GA. His mother Wanda Jones said “He was hunted down like an animal and killed.” Call the Glynn County Police Dept & demand their arrest: (912)-554-7800 #JusticeForAhmaud pic.twitter.com/WhtklDySTu — Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) May 6, 2020
A Georgia prosecutor has called for a grand jury investigation into Arbery’s death.
“After careful review of the evidence presented,” Tom Durden, District Attorney of Georgia’s Atlantic Judicial Court, said in a statement according to Time. “I am confident the case should be presented to the grand jury of Glynn County for consideration of criminal charges.”
No one has been arrested or charged in relation to Arbery’s death. Due to the conflicts of interest, it also appears action by law enforcement may have been delayed. The coronavirus pandemic has also delayed grand juries from meeting through June 12.


thedailycaller--2020-05-07--‘The Year The Bill Of Rights Became Selfish Behavior’: Larry The Cable Guy Weighs In On Jailed Salon

‘The Year The Bill Of Rights Became Selfish Behavior’: Larry The Cable Guy Weighs In On Jailed Salon Owner

Larry the Cable Guy weighed in on “ draconian ” measures being implemented in response to the continued threat of coronavirus .
The comedian , born Daniel Lawrence Whitney , took to Twitter to voice his frustration after Texas salon owner Shelly Luther was sentenced to jail time for defying lockdown orders and reopening her salon .
She was sentenced to an additional seven days when she refused to concede that her behavior was “ selfish.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Misguided Abuse Of Power ’ : Texas AG Ken Paxton Demands Release Of Jailed Salon Owner ) “ People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to save their business while criminals are being let out to keep them covid free .
America 2020 !
The year the Bill of rights became selfish behavior .
Thanks to all the brave politicians with American flag lapel pins that are silent , ” he tweeted .
“ The fact that what is happening in our country with all these draconian over reaching mandates trampling on freedoms that people have fought and died for shouldn ’ t be about left or right , ” Whitney continued in a second tweet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ country and It should anger all Americans that loves freedom.
” Whitney went on to call it “ beyond crazy ” that people were being attacked on social media simply for defending the Bill of Rights .
“ The fact that we now literally have to wonder what our elected officials ( that work for us ) will ‘ allow ’ us to do is literally Orwellian , ” he added .
Conceding that he “ shouldn ’ t write this stuff , ” he concluded by saying that it angered him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ save their businesses and way of life ” got punished for doing so .
“ It should anger ALL Americans , ” he said .
Whitney returned a few minutes later to add one last thought , saying “ If you live in America and just surrender your rights no questions asked than you didn ’ t deserve them in the first place .
”

Larry the Cable Guy weighed in on “draconian” measures being implemented in response to the continued threat of coronavirus.
The comedian, born Daniel Lawrence Whitney, took to Twitter to voice his frustration after Texas salon owner Shelly Luther was sentenced to jail time for defying lockdown orders and reopening her salon. She was sentenced to an additional seven days when she refused to concede that her behavior was “selfish.”(RELATED: ‘Misguided Abuse Of Power’: Texas AG Ken Paxton Demands Release Of Jailed Salon Owner)
“People are now going to jail for trying trying to save their business while criminals are being let out to keep them covid free. America 2020! The year the Bill of rights became selfish behavior. Thanks to all the brave politicians with American flag lapel pins that are silent,” he tweeted.
People are now going to jail for trying trying to save their business while criminals are Being let out to keep them covid free. America 2020! The year the Bill of rights became selfish behavior. Thanks to all the brave politicians with American flag lapel pins that are silent. — Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) May 7, 2020
“The fact that what is happening in our country with all these draconian over reaching mandates trampling on freedoms that people have fought and died for shouldn’t be about left or right,” Whitney continued in a second tweet. “I love every one in this country and It should anger all Americans that loves freedom.”
The fact that what is happening in our country with all these draconian over reaching mandates trampling on freedoms that people have fought and died for shouldn’t be about left or right. I love every one in this country and It should anger all Americans that loves freedom. — Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) May 7, 2020
Whitney went on to call it “beyond crazy” that people were being attacked on social media simply for defending the Bill of Rights. “The fact that we now literally have to wonder what our elected officials (that work for us) will ‘allow’ us to do is literally Orwellian,” he added.
The fact that people on social media get angry at other people that speak out and defend the bill of rights being trampled is beyond crazy. The fact that we now literally have to wonder what our elected officials (that work for us) will “allow” us to do is literally Orwellian. — Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) May 7, 2020
Conceding that he “shouldn’t write this stuff,” he concluded by saying that it angered him to watch as “ordinary folks trying to save their businesses and way of life” got punished for doing so. “It should anger ALL Americans,” he said.
That’s the end of my rants. I know I shouldn’t write this stuff but I can stand watching ordinary folks trying to save their businesses and way of life getting arrested by people with jobs that deem others trying to save theirs as non essential. It should anger ALL Americans. — Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) May 7, 2020
Whitney returned a few minutes later to add one last thought, saying “If you live in America and just surrender your rights no questions asked than you didn’t deserve them in the first place.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-08--Tara Reade Told Her Ex-Husband About Alleged Harassment In Biden’s Senate Office, 1996 Court Documen

Tara Reade Told Her Ex-Husband About Alleged Harassment In Biden’s Senate Office, 1996 Court Document Shows

• A 1996 court document shows that Tara Reade told her ex-husband about sexual harassment she said she experienced in Joe Biden ’ s Senate office .
• Reade ’ s ex-husband Theodore Dronen wrote in a court declaration that Reade told him about “ a problem she was having at work regarding sexual harassment , in U.S .
Senator Joe Biden ’ s office.
” • Dronen is at least the seventh person to confirm details of Reade ’ s allegations .
A 1996 court document shows that Tara Reade told her ex-husband that she experienced sexual harassment at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office .
The March 1996 court declaration , written by Reade ’ s ex-husband Theodore Dronen and obtained by The Tribune in San Luis Obispo , California , shows that Reade told Dronen about “ a problem she was having at work regarding sexual harassment , in U.S .
Senator Joe Biden ’ s office.
” Reade worked as a Senate staffer for Biden in 1993 and has accused the then-senator of kissing her , touching her and penetrating her with his fingers without her consent .
Both the presumptive Democratic nominee and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegations .
Reade has also said that she filed a complaint in 1993 that described sexual harassment without actually using the phrase .
( RELATED : At Least 6 People Have Corroborated Details Of Tara Reade ’ s Allegation Against Joe Biden ) Reade ’ s ex-husband is at least the seventh person who has confirmed details of Reade ’ s allegations .
He confirmed to the Tribune that he wrote the declaration but asked to be left out of the matter .
“ Tara and I ended our relationship over two decades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ San Luis Obispo County resident told the Tribune in an email .
“ I am not interested in reliving that chapter of my life .
I wish Tara well , and I have nothing further to say.
” Dronen had filed for the divorce and was contesting Reade ’ s restraining order against him , the court documents show , according to the Tribune .
He testified that he and Reade met when they were working for different Congress members in Washington , D.C. in 1993 .
Reade ’ s ex-husband wrote in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the alleged sexual harassment in Biden ’ s office early on in their relationship .
Reade told him that she “ eventually struck a deal with the chief of staff of the Senator ’ s office and left her position , ” Dronen wrote .
He stated that he was “ sympathetic to her needs ” and allowed her to stay at his apartment while she struggled financially .
He added that “ it was obvious that this event had a very traumatic effect on ( Reade ) , and that she is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by it today.
” ( RELATED : Biden Asks Secretary Of The Senate To Locate Any Tara Reade Complaint After Incorrectly Stating National Archives Would Have It ) Dronen ’ s statement was filed in response to a declaration by Reade describing incidents of abuse that had occurred to her throughout her life .
Reade ’ s declaration supported her restraining order request , the Tribune reports .
Reade previously told the Daily Caller News Foundation that she is a survivor of domestic abuse that subsequently pushed her to change her name .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tribune that she is a domestic violence survivor and a victim ’ s advocate .
Her ex-husband also wrote in his declaration that the incidences of abuse Reade allegedly endured colored her “ perception and judgment ” regarding the civil case they were currently engaged in .
Reade ’ s legal representation said in an email to the Tribune that the declaration is “ further support that Ms. Reade was sexually assaulted and sexually harassed by then Senator Joe Biden.
” ( RELATED : With No Lawyer Or Public Relations Rep And Little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tara Reade Stands Alone ) “ Ms .
Reade ’ s account of what happened will shortly be aired in an interview by Megyn Kelly and I am confident that the American public will see her genuine veracity , ” the New York-based attorney Douglas Wigdor told the Tribune .
Wigdor did not respond to a request for comment from the DCNF .
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A 1996 court document shows that Tara Reade told her ex-husband about sexual harassment she said she experienced in Joe Biden’s Senate office.
Reade’s ex-husband Theodore Dronen wrote in a court declaration that Reade told him about “a problem she was having at work regarding sexual harassment, in U.S. Senator Joe Biden’s office.”
Dronen is at least the seventh person to confirm details of Reade’s allegations.
A 1996 court document shows that Tara Reade told her ex-husband that she experienced sexual harassment at work in Joe Biden’s Senate office.
The March 1996 court declaration, written by Reade’s ex-husband Theodore Dronen and obtained by The Tribune in San Luis Obispo, California, shows that Reade told Dronen about “a problem she was having at work regarding sexual harassment, in U.S. Senator Joe Biden’s office.”
Reade worked as a Senate staffer for Biden in 1993 and has accused the then-senator of kissing her, touching her and penetrating her with his fingers without her consent. Both the presumptive Democratic nominee and his presidential campaign have repeatedly denied these allegations.
Reade has also said that she filed a complaint in 1993 that described sexual harassment without actually using the phrase. (RELATED: At Least 6 People Have Corroborated Details Of Tara Reade’s Allegation Against Joe Biden)
Reade’s ex-husband is at least the seventh person who has confirmed details of Reade’s allegations. He confirmed to the Tribune that he wrote the declaration but asked to be left out of the matter.
“Tara and I ended our relationship over two decades ago under difficult circumstances,” the San Luis Obispo County resident told the Tribune in an email. “I am not interested in reliving that chapter of my life. I wish Tara well, and I have nothing further to say.”
Dronen had filed for the divorce and was contesting Reade’s restraining order against him, the court documents show, according to the Tribune. He testified that he and Reade met when they were working for different Congress members in Washington, D.C. in 1993.
Reade’s ex-husband wrote in the filing that Reade told him about the alleged sexual harassment in Biden’s office early on in their relationship.
Reade told him that she “eventually struck a deal with the chief of staff of the Senator’s office and left her position,” Dronen wrote. He stated that he was “sympathetic to her needs” and allowed her to stay at his apartment while she struggled financially.
He added that “it was obvious that this event had a very traumatic effect on (Reade), and that she is still sensitive and effected [sic] by it today.” (RELATED: Biden Asks Secretary Of The Senate To Locate Any Tara Reade Complaint After Incorrectly Stating National Archives Would Have It)
Dronen’s statement was filed in response to a declaration by Reade describing incidents of abuse that had occurred to her throughout her life. Reade’s declaration supported her restraining order request, the Tribune reports.
Reade previously told the Daily Caller News Foundation that she is a survivor of domestic abuse that subsequently pushed her to change her name. The Biden accuser has also told the Tribune that she is a domestic violence survivor and a victim’s advocate.
Her ex-husband also wrote in his declaration that the incidences of abuse Reade allegedly endured colored her “perception and judgment” regarding the civil case they were currently engaged in.
Reade’s legal representation told the DCNF that the new evidence is further “corroboration that Ms. Reade was sexually assaulted by Joe Biden.”(RELATED: With No Lawyer Or Public Relations Rep And Little Backing From Prominent Women’s Groups, Tara Reade Stands Alone)
“Biden and his former staffers blanket denials make no sense in the context of the number of contemporaneous witnesses who support Ms. Reade,” he added.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-08--TRAN: We’re Not Going To Get Out Of This Mess Through Multiple Choice

“ Which of these options is the right answer ?
” This is a common refrain in the modern classroom .
Students are often asked to select the “ right answer ” from a list of options – a less-than-rigorous challenge meant to test their academic skills .
But life , of course , is not a multiple-choice test .
In the real world , we ’ re asked to examine elements from different options and piece them together to form the best decision possible .
Amidst a global pandemic , perhaps it ’ s finally clear : there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uprooted millions of lives and changed the fabric of our society , but it ’ s also ignited progressive change in America ’ s education system .
In March , all states were exempted from their standardized testing requirements , and with most students upended from their schools – this makes sense .
There ’ s a place for rigor and accountability .
It just may look different now .
In March , school districts across the country transitioned suddenly to “ distance learning.
” Now , many students are required to continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or alternative online platforms .
In some ways , this transition and these modes of distance learning present challenges that teach students much more than a multiple choice test could .
After all , when adapting a semester ’ s worth of work to learning from home , there isn ’ t one correct answer .
Before the pandemic , much of traditional schooling did not reflect these real-world practices , and it has negatively affected American students for decades .
The 1983 report , A Nation at Risk : The Imperative For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ innovation had been “ eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity.
” The Commission argued that the nation had forgotten the basic purposes of schooling and had fallen short of expectations and disciplined efforts .
Today , in an environment that requires our education system , our workforce , our parents and our students to adapt to a new normal , we can not afford for our nation ’ s standards to fall further .
According to Education Week , as of April 5th , COVID-19 has affected 124,000 public and private U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is crucial for these millions of students that our national response to this disruption is successful .
Educators must become students once again as they navigate the concept of online lesson plans .
Students must adjust to learning from home on a computer with reduced social interaction , and many parents must juggle telework and the monitoring of their children ’ s schooling all at once .
A survey of 350 high school parents has shown that more than half of students may not receive homework assignments during school closures .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ learning materials , tangible homework assignments are missing from the new curriculum .
But these deviations from the norm do not mean that quality of education will falter , too .
Educators are presented with an excellent opportunity to teach their students the importance of critical thinking .
Distance learning necessitates flexibility , demands out-of-the-box thinking and pushes students to take responsibility for their progress .
This agility is vital to help students conquer real-life challenges .
Distance learning in any form requires some degree of self-regulation .
Now , instead of reacting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must take responsibility for their own attendance and , to some extent , their own learning .
Parents try to ensure their children are staying focused and on task , but when they are preoccupied , students must manage themselves .
Self-management skills like impulse control , self-motivation , and self-discipline are competencies that help individuals adjust to daily tasks and challenges .
These are indispensable skills that will carry students far in life , beyond the pandemic , and far beyond the classroom years .
These social-emotional competencies can ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this kind of learning , through trial and error , is much more rigorous than antiquated classroom experiences .
And as A Nation at Risk points out , maintaining high standards and academic rigor should remain a primary goal even in challenging times .
This is how we will defeat the “ rising tide of mediocrity.
” This is how we will stand out in the global village .
Even when the pandemic is behind us , Americans can not go back to school as usual .
We will not get through this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s set an example for millions of students across the country , by being agile , responsible , and disciplined even in uncertain times .
To propel higher academic standards to the forefront , let ’ s ensure distance learning equips students with the real-word skills they need to face challenges tomorrow and far into the future .
After all , history has not been kind to idlers .
Janet Tran serves as the Director of Learning and Leadership for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute .

“Which of these options is the right answer?” This is a common refrain in the modern classroom. Students are often asked to select the “right answer” from a list of options – a less-than-rigorous challenge meant to test their academic skills. But life, of course, is not a multiple-choice test. In the real world, we’re asked to examine elements from different options and piece them together to form the best decision possible. Amidst a global pandemic, perhaps it’s finally clear: there is no clear right answer.
COVID-19 has uprooted millions of lives and changed the fabric of our society, but it’s also ignited progressive change in America’s education system. In March, all states were exempted from their standardized testing requirements, and with most students upended from their schools – this makes sense. There’s a place for rigor and accountability. It just may look different now.
In March, school districts across the country transitioned suddenly to “distance learning.” Now, many students are required to continue classes from home via video conferencing software or alternative online platforms. In some ways, this transition and these modes of distance learning present challenges that teach students much more than a multiple choice test could. After all, when adapting a semester’s worth of work to learning from home, there isn’t one correct answer. Before the pandemic, much of traditional schooling did not reflect these real-world practices, and it has negatively affected American students for decades.
The 1983 report, A Nation at Risk: The Imperative For Education Reform, claimed American achievement and innovation had been “eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity.” The Commission argued that the nation had forgotten the basic purposes of schooling and had fallen short of expectations and disciplined efforts.
Today, in an environment that requires our education system, our workforce, our parents and our students to adapt to a new normal, we cannot afford for our nation’s standards to fall further. According to Education Week, as of April 5th, COVID-19 has affected 124,000 public and private U.S. schools and at least 55 million students. It is crucial for these millions of students that our national response to this disruption is successful.
Educators must become students once again as they navigate the concept of online lesson plans. Students must adjust to learning from home on a computer with reduced social interaction, and many parents must juggle telework and the monitoring of their children’s schooling all at once. A survey of 350 high school parents has shown that more than half of students may not receive homework assignments during school closures. Although they have received access to virtual learning materials, tangible homework assignments are missing from the new curriculum. But these deviations from the norm do not mean that quality of education will falter, too.
Educators are presented with an excellent opportunity to teach their students the importance of critical thinking. Distance learning necessitates flexibility, demands out-of-the-box thinking and pushes students to take responsibility for their progress. This agility is vital to help students conquer real-life challenges.
Distance learning in any form requires some degree of self-regulation. Now, instead of reacting to a ringing homeroom bell, students must take responsibility for their own attendance and, to some extent, their own learning. Parents try to ensure their children are staying focused and on task, but when they are preoccupied, students must manage themselves. Self-management skills like impulse control, self-motivation, and self-discipline are competencies that help individuals adjust to daily tasks and challenges. These are indispensable skills that will carry students far in life, beyond the pandemic, and far beyond the classroom years.
These social-emotional competencies can’t be assessed by a multiple-choice test. But this kind of learning, through trial and error, is much more rigorous than antiquated classroom experiences. And as A Nation at Risk points out, maintaining high standards and academic rigor should remain a primary goal even in challenging times. This is how we will defeat the “rising tide of mediocrity.” This is how we will stand out in the global village.
Even when the pandemic is behind us, Americans cannot go back to school as usual. We will not get through this mess by multiple choice. Let’s set an example for millions of students across the country, by being agile, responsible, and disciplined even in uncertain times. To propel higher academic standards to the forefront, let’s ensure distance learning equips students with the real-word skills they need to face challenges tomorrow and far into the future. After all, history has not been kind to idlers.
Janet Tran serves as the Director of Learning and Leadership for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.


thedailycaller--2020-05-08--Gregory And Travis McMichael Charged With Ahmaud Arbery’s Murder

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation ( GBI ) has arrested Gregory and Travis McMichael for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery , numerous sources reported Thursday .
Both men were charged with murder and aggravated assault and were taken into custody to be booked into the Glynn County Jail in Georgia , KIRO 7 reported .
Arbery ’ s death was captured in a viral video recorded Feb. 23 that created outrage upon its release the week of May 4 .
The video depicts both McMichaels confronting Arbery in the Satilla Shores neighborhood , who is then shot by Travis McMichael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : Two 911 Calls Were Made Moments Before Shooting Death Of Ahmaud Arbery ) District Attorney Tom Durden requested the GBI investigate Arbery ’ s death , and the investigation was initiated Wednesday , according to KIRO 7 .
Glynn County Police Department ( GCPD ) requested April 29 that the GBI investigate threats against the GCPD and individuals involved in the active investigation .
The elder McMichael was a former investigator in the Brunswick district attorney ’ s office and only recently retired , prompting Brunswick and Waycross Counties ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case due to conflicts of interest .

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Gregory and Travis McMichael for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, numerous sources reported Thursday.
Both men were charged with murder and aggravated assault and were taken into custody to be booked into the Glynn County Jail in Georgia, KIRO 7 reported.
Arbery’s death was captured in a viral video recorded Feb. 23 that created outrage upon its release the week of May 4. The video depicts both McMichaels confronting Arbery in the Satilla Shores neighborhood, who is then shot by Travis McMichael.
Chilling video has emerged of a 25-year-old African-American man being chased down & killed in a Brunswick, Ga., neighborhood; Ahmaud Arbery was out jogging, his family says. Warning: viewer discretion is advised. @OmarVillafranca has more on the growing calls for justice pic.twitter.com/6DyPKDbiRN — CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) May 5, 2020
Police declared Arbery was unarmed.(RELATED: Two 911 Calls Were Made Moments Before Shooting Death Of Ahmaud Arbery)
District Attorney Tom Durden requested the GBI investigate Arbery’s death, and the investigation was initiated Wednesday, according to KIRO 7.
Glynn County Police Department (GCPD) requested April 29 that the GBI investigate threats against the GCPD and individuals involved in the active investigation.
The elder McMichael was a former investigator in the Brunswick district attorney’s office and only recently retired, prompting Brunswick and Waycross Counties’ district attorneys to recuse themselves from the case due to conflicts of interest.


thedailycaller--2020-05-08--New Jersey Democrat Apologizes After Calling Gay Mayor A ‘Pedophile’

A Democratic New Jersey Councilwoman who called Trenton ’ s first openly gay mayor a “ pedophile ” and was urged to resign by the state ’ s senators apologized Wednesday .
Robin Vaughn , who represents Trenton , issued her apology on social media .
“ I apologize .
That must be the first thing you hear from me .
I am deeply and specifically sorry for the language that has offended so many , ” Vaughn said in a statement shared on Facebook and Twitter .
“ It was also not my intent to attack anyone on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but should have been more sensitive to the potential implication of my words and how they might be perceived , ” she added .
During a conference call May 2 , Vaughn unleashed a vulgar diatribe against Mayor Reed Gusciora , leading some to characterize the rant as “ homophobic.
” ( RELATED : New Jersey Senators Urge Councilwoman To Resign After She Calls Gay Mayor A ‘ Pedophile ’ ) She called him a “ pedophile , ” “ woman , ” and “ bitch ass.
” “ Continue to suck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to , motherf**ker , ” she said to legislators on the call according to audio reviewed by the Trentonian .
She also suggested that the only thing Gusciora brought to City Hall was a bunch of young boys , and they ’ re sitting up there in the mayor ’ s suite.
” Vaughn has been caught in similar incidents in the past .
In September she apologized after defending anti-Semitic statements made by Council President Kathy McBride , similarly stating that it was never her “ intention to hurt , disrespect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racial slur or its usage , as a verb.
” Democratic Gov .
Phil Murphy and Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker called on Vaughn to resign following her most recent remarks .

A Democratic New Jersey Councilwoman who called Trenton’s first openly gay mayor a “pedophile” and was urged to resign by the state’s senators apologized Wednesday.
Robin Vaughn, who represents Trenton, issued her apology on social media.
“I apologize. That must be the first thing you hear from me. I am deeply and specifically sorry for the language that has offended so many,” Vaughn said in a statement shared on Facebook and Twitter.
“It was also not my intent to attack anyone on the basis of any classification or personal preferences, but should have been more sensitive to the potential implication of my words and how they might be perceived,” she added.
During a conference call May 2, Vaughn unleashed a vulgar diatribe against Mayor Reed Gusciora, leading some to characterize the rant as “homophobic.” (RELATED: New Jersey Senators Urge Councilwoman To Resign After She Calls Gay Mayor A ‘Pedophile’)
She called him a “pedophile,” “woman,” and “bitch ass.”
“Continue to suck Reed Gusciora’s d**k all you want to, motherf**ker,” she said to legislators on the call according to audio reviewed by the Trentonian. She also suggested that the only thing Gusciora brought to City Hall was a bunch of young boys, and they’re sitting up there in the mayor’s suite.”
Vaughn has been caught in similar incidents in the past. In September she apologized after defending anti-Semitic statements made by Council President Kathy McBride, similarly stating that it was never her “intention to hurt, disrespect or demean anyone when I described a racial slur or its usage, as a verb.”
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker called on Vaughn to resign following her most recent remarks.