westernjournal--2020-05-09--MSNBC Hosts, Biden Director and Dem Rep All Spread Deceptively Edited Pence Video in Brazen Fake New

MSNBC Hosts, Biden Director and Dem Rep All Spread Deceptively Edited Pence Video in Brazen Fake News Scandal

When even The Washington Post ’ s fact-checker is chiding Jimmy Kimmel for “ inventing a story of malfeasance ” about Vice President Mike Pence , it ’ s fair to say the situation is pretty bad .
The “ invention , ” in this case , involved a video which was deceptively edited to make it appear as if Pence wanted to move empty boxes of personal protective equipment for a photo op .
It was obviously a joke .
The clip that was shared had obviously been deceptively edited .
Nobody seemed to realize it .
Things began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — did a bit involving Pence ’ s visit to Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Alexandria , Virginia , on Thursday .
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“ Since it was going so well and also because he didn ’ t realize he had a mic on , Magic Mike decided to keep it going , ” Kimmel said at the top of his show .
“ Listen in closely here.
” When Pence is told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Well , can I carry the empty ones ?
Just for the camera ?
” “ Mike Pence pretending to carry a big box of PPEs into a hospital is the perfect metaphor for who he is and what he ’ s doing : a big box of nothing , delivering another box of nothing , ” Kimmel said .
Ah , Jimmy , you card you .
Remember the old stupid schoolyard joke about something being “ so funny I forgot to laugh ” ?
Without Jimmy ’ s audience there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know when to laugh , I ’ m kind of having a hard time myself .
Democratic strategist Matt McDermott posted a 40-second snippet from Kimmel ’ s bit and things took off from there .
It was retweeted by a whole bevy of people , a list of whom we ’ ll get to in a second .
The volume on the Kimmel clip may be difficult to hear , but there ’ s definitely laughter in the background .
Also , it cuts off a part of a line ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kimmel ’ s video , they then quip , “ they ’ re a lot easier.
” Then , Pence can be seen shutting the van doors — proof he had no intention of carrying the empty boxes for a photo op .
The Washington Post ’ s Glenn Kessler said the video was obviously fake news , albeit in his own Kessler-ian way of doing so .
“ With so many well-reported articles about the Trump administration ’ s mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic , why would anyone resort to inventing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Friday fact check of Kimmel ’ s video .
“ Kimmel is a comedian , but he still should be careful about perpetuating a narrative that the media peddles ‘ fake news.
’ This was certainly a phony tale , and it can undercut accurate and dogged reporting by real reporters.
” “ [ I ] t would appear that @ vp was joking about carrying empty boxes for a staged publicity stunt , ” Kimmel tweeted Friday .
“ The full video reveals that he was carrying full boxes for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know how dearly this administration values truth.
” Tee hee .
As for McDermott ’ s repost of Kimmel ’ s video , while Twitter flagged it as “ Manipulated media , ” it remained up as of Saturday morning .
So much for big tech coming to the rescue As it turned out , there were plenty of people who had retweeted this before it was revealed to be fake .
MSNBC hosts Andrea Mitchell and Joe Scarborough , were among them : Scarborough would delete his tweet , and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You know , if you make a mistake , you can just say you ’ re sorry .
Mitchell did .
That ’ s actually what you should do .
But as of Saturday morning , New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. ’ s retweet of the video was still up , without any sort of correction appended to his Twitter feed or as a comment to the video itself .
And here was former Bill Clinton adviser James Carville continuing to be a caricature of himself in a tweet that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday morning : Andrew Bates , Joe Biden ’ s director of rapid response , deleted his tweet which said , “ This is a metaphor for so much of their botched response , ” according to The Hill .
This is a metaphor for something else , which is how much the media is willing to self-own when it comes to members of the Trump administration .
This is doubly true for Pence , who comes in for regular ridicule by the media not just for his political viewpoints and affiliations but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when all else fails , Christianity is hilarious .
This is what makes him so hateable to them .
Kimmel ’ s snarky apology isn ’ t the correct tone here , either .
Say what you will about Kessler playing the world ’ s tiniest violin for how Kimmel “ undercut accurate and dogged reporting by real reporters ” with his clip , but comedy is supposed to be about speaking truth to power among the left .
It ’ s a hat that late-night hosts will proudly wear when it suits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when they ’ re just “ making jokes.
” This wasn ’ t a joke and it wasn ’ t “ fake news ” in quotation marks .
It was just straight-up fake news .
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When even The Washington Post’s fact-checker is chiding Jimmy Kimmel for “inventing a story of malfeasance” about Vice President Mike Pence, it’s fair to say the situation is pretty bad.
The “invention,” in this case, involved a video which was deceptively edited to make it appear as if Pence wanted to move empty boxes of personal protective equipment for a photo op.
It was obviously a joke. The clip that was shared had obviously been deceptively edited.
Nobody seemed to realize it.
Things began when Kimmel — always a good start — did a bit involving Pence’s visit to Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Alexandria, Virginia, on Thursday.
“Since it was going so well and also because he didn’t realize he had a mic on, Magic Mike decided to keep it going,” Kimmel said at the top of his show. “Listen in closely here.”
When Pence is told the remaining boxes are empty, he says “Well, can I carry the empty ones? Just for the camera?”
“Mike Pence pretending to carry a big box of PPEs into a hospital is the perfect metaphor for who he is and what he’s doing: a big box of nothing, delivering another box of nothing,” Kimmel said.
Ah, Jimmy, you card you. Remember the old stupid schoolyard joke about something being “so funny I forgot to laugh”? Without Jimmy’s audience there, being told to laugh so that I know when to laugh, I’m kind of having a hard time myself.
Democratic strategist Matt McDermott posted a 40-second snippet from Kimmel’s bit and things took off from there. It was retweeted by a whole bevy of people, a list of whom we’ll get to in a second.
Mike Pence caught on hot mic delivering empty boxes of PPE for a PR stunt. pic.twitter.com/IduvGhiPwj — Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) May 8, 2020
Here’s a problem: The clip was deceptively edited.
The volume on the Kimmel clip may be difficult to hear, but there’s definitely laughter in the background. Also, it cuts off a part of a line; after someone says “absolutely” on Kimmel’s video, they then quip, “they’re a lot easier.”
Then, Pence can be seen shutting the van doors — proof he had no intention of carrying the empty boxes for a photo op.
Here’s an unedited version of @VP Pence delivering PPE to Woodbine Rehab Center. The clip from @JimmyKimmel and sent viral by @mattmfm & others is quite deceptive. Pence is clearly joking when he talks about empty boxes for the camera, & shuts the van doors right after the quip. pic.twitter.com/HyV8iBiljS — JERRY DUNLEAVY (@JerryDunleavy) May 8, 2020
The Washington Post’s Glenn Kessler said the video was obviously fake news, albeit in his own Kessler-ian way of doing so.
“With so many well-reported articles about the Trump administration’s mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic, why would anyone resort to inventing a story of malfeasance?” he began his Friday fact check of Kimmel’s video.
“Kimmel is a comedian, but he still should be careful about perpetuating a narrative that the media peddles ‘fake news.’ This was certainly a phony tale, and it can undercut accurate and dogged reporting by real reporters.”
Kimmel would later “apologize.”
it would appear that @vp was joking about carrying empty boxes for a staged publicity stunt. The full video reveals that he was carrying full boxes for a staged publicity stunt. My apologies. I know how dearly this administration values truth. https://t.co/hI9cO4lxcX — Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 8, 2020
“[I]t would appear that @vp was joking about carrying empty boxes for a staged publicity stunt,” Kimmel tweeted Friday.
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“The full video reveals that he was carrying full boxes for a staged publicity stunt. My apologies. I know how dearly this administration values truth.”
Tee hee. As for McDermott’s repost of Kimmel’s video, while Twitter flagged it as “Manipulated media,” it remained up as of Saturday morning. So much for big tech coming to the rescue
As it turned out, there were plenty of people who had retweeted this before it was revealed to be fake. MSNBC hosts Andrea Mitchell and Joe Scarborough, were among them:
Scarborough would delete his tweet, and he, too, would “apologize.”
I guess Twitter is a full time job. I apologize to Mike Pence for retweeting a tweet that had been disproved. I’m deleting now. — Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) May 8, 2020
You know, if you make a mistake, you can just say you’re sorry. Mitchell did.
Glad we asked…turns out he was joking! We checked the original tape. Reporter on scene says @VP did deliver PPE https://t.co/XkZJsVaOWR — Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) May 8, 2020
That’s actually what you should do.
But as of Saturday morning, New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.’s retweet of the video was still up, without any sort of correction appended to his Twitter feed or as a comment to the video itself.
And here was former Bill Clinton adviser James Carville continuing to be a caricature of himself in a tweet that was also still up and uncorrected as of Saturday morning:
Andrew Bates, Joe Biden’s director of rapid response, deleted his tweet which said, “This is a metaphor for so much of their botched response,” according to The Hill.
This is a metaphor for something else, which is how much the media is willing to self-own when it comes to members of the Trump administration.
This is doubly true for Pence, who comes in for regular ridicule by the media not just for his political viewpoints and affiliations but also for his faith. Remember, when all else fails, Christianity is hilarious. This is what makes him so hateable to them.
Kimmel’s snarky apology isn’t the correct tone here, either.
Say what you will about Kessler playing the world’s tiniest violin for how Kimmel “undercut accurate and dogged reporting by real reporters” with his clip, but comedy is supposed to be about speaking truth to power among the left. It’s a hat that late-night hosts will proudly wear when it suits them and discard at moments like this when they’re just “making jokes.”
This wasn’t a joke and it wasn’t “fake news” in quotation marks. It was just straight-up fake news.
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westernjournal--2020-05-09--‘The Squad’ Pushes for Huge Student Loan Cancellation in Next Relief Bill

Some House Democrats have decided that the COVID-19 pandemic is an appropriate time to implement a key plank of the campaign of former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont .
Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota , Rashida Tlaib of Michigan , Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts — who make up the self-described group dubbed “ the squad ” — are joining with other House Democrats who want to toss a provision into the next COVID-19 relief bill that would cancel at least $ 30,000 in student loan debt for everybody who owes on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes at a time when Forbes has calculated the median student loan debt at $ 17,000 .
“ Millions of Americans are struggling to survive right now , ” Omar said , according to a news release posted on the website of Democratic Rep. Alma Adams of North Carolina .
“ It ’ s unconscionable to ask people to make a student loan payment during this time of mass uncertainty .
In Minnesota , over 72 percent of graduates of were in debt at graduation , the second highest in the nation .
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“ We need to act urgently to provide much needed debt relief for the 45 million Americans shackled by student debt .
Our country is dealing with an unprecedented crisis and we need to provide much needed relief .
Canceling student debt is one of many steps needed for economic recovery.
” Pressley claimed that race was an issue on student loan debt that needed to be addressed .
“ This public health crisis has unveiled many of the deeply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plagued our communities for generations , ” she said .
“ The $ 1.6 trillion student debt crisis disproportionately impacts our Black and brown communities , exacerbating the racial and gender wealth gap and pushing those already living on the margins closer to the edge.
” “ No one should have to choose between paying their student loan payment , putting food on the table , or keeping themselves and their families safe and healthy .
We need across the board student debt cancellation now to provide urgently needed relief for the more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure our recovery efforts leave no community behind.
” Adams claimed that wiping away debt would create 1.5 million jobs .
A letter sent by Adams and other House Democrats — including members of “ the squad ” — who support the proposal noted that this is an issue that predates the coronavirus .
“ Long before the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on our economy , 45 million Americans were crushed by more than $ 1.6 trillion in student loan debt , hindering their ability to purchase a home , start a business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a family , ” the letter claimed .
“ The unequal burden of this debt has fallen most heavily on low-income workers and families , communities of color , seniors and even veterans who attended for-profit colleges .
Across the nation , 9 million individuals are in default , and every 26 seconds another borrower falls further behind , ” it added .
But the sheer magnitude of the current crisis requires “ decisive action , ” the lawmakers wrote .
“ The crisis therefore requires more than temporary or piece meal relief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisive action to ensure that all will equitably benefit from our nation ’ s relief efforts , ” they said .
The American Council on Education has pushed back against broad-based loan forgiveness .
In an April 20 letter to the leaders of the House , the group focused on low interest and reforms to allow individuals to pay back their loans .
“ In addition , we recognize that a large number of proposals have been advanced to forgive some amount of student debt for borrowers in repayment .
If Congress pursues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it pay particular attention to the scope of such a program and the capacity of the Department of Education to implement it , ” the letter said .
“ Any large-scale debt relief initiative would prove very expensive , and may benefit high income and other borrowers who do not require assistance in meeting their obligations .
Therefore , we believe that any debt relief program should be targeted to borrowers who are financially distressed and face the greatest difficulty repaying their loans.
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Some House Democrats have decided that the COVID-19 pandemic is an appropriate time to implement a key plank of the campaign of former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts — who make up the self-described group dubbed “the squad” — are joining with other House Democrats who want to toss a provision into the next COVID-19 relief bill that would cancel at least $30,000 in student loan debt for everybody who owes on their federal student loans.
The proposal comes at a time when Forbes has calculated the median student loan debt at $17,000.
“Millions of Americans are struggling to survive right now,” Omar said, according to a news release posted on the website of Democratic Rep. Alma Adams of North Carolina.
“It’s unconscionable to ask people to make a student loan payment during this time of mass uncertainty. In Minnesota, over 72 percent of graduates of were in debt at graduation, the second highest in the nation.
“We need to act urgently to provide much needed debt relief for the 45 million Americans shackled by student debt. Our country is dealing with an unprecedented crisis and we need to provide much needed relief. Canceling student debt is one of many steps needed for economic recovery.”
Other best ways to thank our healthcare and frontline workers is to support PPE production, fully funding our healthcare system, produce mass testing and contact tracing, and forgive student loan debt which is especially crushing in medical fields — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 7, 2020
Pressley claimed that race was an issue on student loan debt that needed to be addressed.
“This public health crisis has unveiled many of the deeply entrenched racial and economic inequities that have plagued our communities for generations,” she said.
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“The $1.6 trillion student debt crisis disproportionately impacts our Black and brown communities, exacerbating the racial and gender wealth gap and pushing those already living on the margins closer to the edge.”
“No one should have to choose between paying their student loan payment, putting food on the table, or keeping themselves and their families safe and healthy. We need across the board student debt cancellation now to provide urgently needed relief for the more than 45 million student loan borrowers and ensure our recovery efforts leave no community behind.”
Adams claimed that wiping away debt would create 1.5 million jobs.
A letter sent by Adams and other House Democrats — including members of “the squad” — who support the proposal noted that this is an issue that predates the coronavirus.
“Long before the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on our economy, 45 million Americans were crushed by more than $1.6 trillion in student loan debt, hindering their ability to purchase a home, start a business, save for retirement and even start a family,” the letter claimed.
“The unequal burden of this debt has fallen most heavily on low-income workers and families, communities of color, seniors and even veterans who attended for-profit colleges. Across the nation, 9 million individuals are in default, and every 26 seconds another borrower falls further behind,” it added.
But the sheer magnitude of the current crisis requires “decisive action,” the lawmakers wrote.
“The crisis therefore requires more than temporary or piece meal relief efforts. Congress must take bold, decisive action to ensure that all will equitably benefit from our nation’s relief efforts,” they said.
The American Council on Education has pushed back against broad-based loan forgiveness.
In an April 20 letter to the leaders of the House, the group focused on low interest and reforms to allow individuals to pay back their loans.
“In addition, we recognize that a large number of proposals have been advanced to forgive some amount of student debt for borrowers in repayment. If Congress pursues such a policy, we urge that it pay particular attention to the scope of such a program and the capacity of the Department of Education to implement it,” the letter said.
“Any large-scale debt relief initiative would prove very expensive, and may benefit high income and other borrowers who do not require assistance in meeting their obligations. Therefore, we believe that any debt relief program should be targeted to borrowers who are financially distressed and face the greatest difficulty repaying their loans.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-09--Ted Cruz Stops by Shelly Luther’s Salon for a Trim, ‘True Authenticity’ Leaves Her Sobbing

Sen. Ted Cruz was apparently about to get into mullet territory .
He hadn ’ t had a haircut in three months .
Things were looking grim for the Texas senator .
Thankfully , Shelley Luther is able to do something about that .
Luther is both famous and free after a viral clip of her standing up to a judge who sentenced her to jail after she refused to apologize for opening her salon to clients in defiance of a stay-at-home order .
One day after she was out of jail , Cruz was at Luther ’ s Salon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his hair .
According to KTVT-TV , Cruz ’ s wife Heidi said that he ’ d “ start bringing mullets back ” if he didn ’ t get a haircut soon .
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So , he knew where to go , flying from Houston to Dallas specifically to visit Luther ’ s place of business : “ We ’ re thrilled to be with you and know the whole state of Texas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you for your courage , ” Cruz told Luther .
Luther was also impressed with Cruz , who had prayed for her boyfriend while she was behind bars .
“ It ’ s a nice gesture .
His family actually called my boyfriend and prayed for him for 20 minutes while I was in jail , ” she said .
“ To me that ’ s not political … that ’ s just really nice people reaching out and making sure that our family is OK. ” She broke down in tears during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ When people reach out with true authenticity , it ’ s huge , ” she said .
Luther became a conservative rallying cause after she was sentenced to seven days behind bars and a $ 7,000 fine from State District Judge Eric Moyé .
RELATED : Report : Instead of Firing Newly ID 'd 'Anonymous ' Leaker , WH Is Punishing Her with Transfer to Saudi Arabia Moyé was most famous — probably infamous — for his offer to allow Luther to remain free if “ you would like to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions were selfish , putting your own interest ahead of those in the community in which you live.
” “ I have much respect for this court and laws .
I have never been in this position before and it ’ s not someplace that I want to be , ” Luther said .
“ But I have to disagree with you sir , when you say that I ’ m selfish because feeding my kids — is not selfish .
I have hair stylists that are going hungry because they ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed , then please go ahead with your decision but I am not going to shut the salon.
” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said that Luther ’ s sentence was “ outrageous.
” Lt. Gov .
Dan Patrick , meanwhile , said he would pay the fine or serve the sentence out .
Former Alaska Gov .
Sarah Palin even dropped by the salon .
“ We don ’ t know what to do with all of these celebrities coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I was held up for a little couple days , ” Luther told the Texas senator .
Cruz , however , was the biggest conservative celebrity to have visited Luther and Salon á la Mode in the past few days and offered effusive support .
“ I ’ m proud to stand with Shelly Luther .
What happened to her was wrong .
It was ridiculous to see someone sentenced to seven days in jail for cutting hair .
That ’ s not right , that ’ s not justice and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told reporters after his incipient mullet was shorn .
At least on that last part , Texas ’ Supreme Court has agreed .
On Thursday , Luther was released after Texas Gov .
Greg Abbott modified his stay-at-home order so that confinement was no longer part of the potential suite of punishments .
That ’ s something that should have happened a lot earlier , but given the fact salons are now open in Texas , I don ’ t think you ’ re going to see anyone willing to send Luther back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fine , a GoFundMe for Luther has raised over a half million dollars .
What ’ ll she do with that money ?
“ I have a lot of attorney ’ s fees , and some mortgage to catch up on , but we have decided to spread some of that gift — today — in South Dallas , ” she said Friday .
“ I ’ ve also reached out to the two ladies in Laredo , and I would like to pay for their attorney ’ s fees and any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give them a little bit of head start money.
” And if that wasn ’ t paying it forward enough , she saved us from seeing Ted Cruz in a mullet .
I think that would have been , as they might have said in Cruz ’ s favorite movie , inconceivable .
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Sen. Ted Cruz was apparently about to get into mullet territory. He hadn’t had a haircut in three months. Things were looking grim for the Texas senator.
Thankfully, Shelley Luther is able to do something about that.
Luther is both famous and free after a viral clip of her standing up to a judge who sentenced her to jail after she refused to apologize for opening her salon to clients in defiance of a stay-at-home order.
One day after she was out of jail, Cruz was at Luther’s Salon à la Mode to get her help with his hair.
According to KTVT-TV, Cruz’s wife Heidi said that he’d “start bringing mullets back” if he didn’t get a haircut soon.
So, he knew where to go, flying from Houston to Dallas specifically to visit Luther’s place of business:
Hair salons & barbershops are open in TX today. Just got my hair cut for first time in 3 months at Salon ALa Mode to support Shelley Luther, who was wrongly imprisoned when she refused to apologize for trying to earn a living. Glad Shelley is out of jail & her business is open! pic.twitter.com/yJD8fWb84W — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 8, 2020
“We’re thrilled to be with you and know the whole state of Texas is standing with you, so thank you for your courage,” Cruz told Luther.
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Luther was also impressed with Cruz, who had prayed for her boyfriend while she was behind bars.
“It’s a nice gesture. His family actually called my boyfriend and prayed for him for 20 minutes while I was in jail,” she said. “To me that’s not political … that’s just really nice people reaching out and making sure that our family is OK.”
She broke down in tears during Cruz’s visit to the salon.
“When people reach out with true authenticity, it’s huge,” she said.
Luther became a conservative rallying cause after she was sentenced to seven days behind bars and a $7,000 fine from State District Judge Eric Moyé.
Moyé was most famous — probably infamous — for his offer to allow Luther to remain free if “you would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that your own actions were selfish, putting your own interest ahead of those in the community in which you live.”
The judge told Shelley Luther she
could avoid jail time if she apologized, admitted she was wrong, and agreed to close her hair salon until it was allowed to open. This is her response…@CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/1phdNUsLme — Andrea Lucia (@CBS11Andrea) May 5, 2020
“I have much respect for this court and laws. I have never been in this position before and it’s not someplace that I want to be,” Luther said. “But I have to disagree with you sir, when you say that I’m selfish because feeding my kids — is not selfish. I have hair stylists that are going hungry because they’d rather feed their kids. So sir, if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed, then please go ahead with your decision but I am not going to shut the salon.”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said that Luther’s sentence was “outrageous.” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, meanwhile, said he would pay the fine or serve the sentence out. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin even dropped by the salon.
“We don’t know what to do with all of these celebrities coming in lately. I missed Mrs. Palin when I was held up for a little couple days,” Luther told the Texas senator.
Cruz, however, was the biggest conservative celebrity to have visited Luther and Salon á la Mode in the past few days and offered effusive support.
“I’m proud to stand with Shelly Luther. What happened to her was wrong. It was ridiculous to see someone sentenced to seven days in jail for cutting hair. That’s not right, that’s not justice and that’s not Texas,” Cruz told reporters after his incipient mullet was shorn.
At least on that last part, Texas’ Supreme Court has agreed.
On Thursday, Luther was released after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott modified his stay-at-home order so that confinement was no longer part of the potential suite of punishments.
That’s something that should have happened a lot earlier, but given the fact salons are now open in Texas, I don’t think you’re going to see anyone willing to send Luther back to jail for this.
As for the fine, a GoFundMe for Luther has raised over a half million dollars.
What’ll she do with that money?
“I have a lot of attorney’s fees, and some mortgage to catch up on, but we have decided to spread some of that gift — today — in South Dallas,” she said Friday.
“I’ve also reached out to the two ladies in Laredo, and I would like to pay for their attorney’s fees and any citations they were given … and maybe give them a little bit of head start money.”
And if that wasn’t paying it forward enough, she saved us from seeing Ted Cruz in a mullet. I think that would have been, as they might have said in Cruz’s favorite movie, inconceivable.
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westernjournal--2020-05-09--Report: Secret Service Discovers Nearly a Dozen Coronavirus Cases in Its Own Ranks

Eleven members of the Secret Service have tested positive for COVID-19 , according a new report .
Yahoo News reported Friday it has seen Department of Homeland Security documents which show that 11 individuals currently have the virus and that 23 members of the Secret Service have recovered from the disease .
Another 60 employees of the agency are in self-quarantine , according to the report .
The documents did not provide any details regarding whether the infected individuals have been assigned to protect either President Donald Trump or Vice President Mike Pence .
The Secret Service is keeping any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals secret .
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“ To protect the privacy of our employee ’ s health information and for operational security , the Secret Service is not releasing how many of its employees have tested positive for COVID-19 , nor how many of its employees were , or currently are , quarantined , ” Secret Service spokeswoman Justine Whelan told Yahoo .
“ Since the beginning of this pandemic , the Secret Service has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partners and the White House Medical Unit to ensure the safety and security of both our protected persons and our employees , ” Whelan added .
“ The Secret Service continues to follow guidance issued by the CDC to ensure the health and welfare of our employees and those they come in contact with.
” In addition to its high-profile protective duties , the Secret Service also is responsible for investigations into “ financial crimes , which include counterfeiting of U.S. currency or other U.S. Government obligations ; forgery or theft of U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; credit card fraud ; telecommunications fraud ; computer fraud , identify fraud and certain other crimes affecting federally insured financial institutions , ” according to its website .
Yahoo News reported that Secret Service employees who work in and around the White House are among those who have been observed not wearing masks .
White House deputy press secretary Judd Deere has addressed issues regarding the steps being taken to protect the president and vice president from the disease .
“ Those in close proximity to the president and vice president are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said last week .
“ Temperature checks are occurring for all those entering the complex as well as an additional temperature check for those in close proximity to the president and vice president , ” Deere said .
The presence of the disease within the inner ranks of White House staff was revealed earlier this week .
On Friday , the White House announced that Katie Miller , who is Pence ’ s press secretary and the wife Trump adviser Stephen Miller , has tested positive for the virus .
On Thursday came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s had tested positive for the virus .
Trump , however , has pooh-poohed wearing a mask himself , according to The Hill .
“ I ’ m not worried .
But you know , look , I get things done .
I don ’ t worry about things .
I do what I have to do , ” he said .
“ We ’ ve taken very strong precautions at the White House .
But again , we ’ re dealing with an invisible situation .
Nobody knows.
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Eleven members of the Secret Service have tested positive for COVID-19, according a new report.
Yahoo News reported Friday it has seen Department of Homeland Security documents which show that 11 individuals currently have the virus and that 23 members of the Secret Service have recovered from the disease.
Another 60 employees of the agency are in self-quarantine, according to the report.
The documents did not provide any details regarding whether the infected individuals have been assigned to protect either President Donald Trump or Vice President Mike Pence.
The Secret Service is keeping any details about the assignments of the infected individuals secret.
“To protect the privacy of our employee’s health information and for operational security, the Secret Service is not releasing how many of its employees have tested positive for COVID-19, nor how many of its employees were, or currently are, quarantined,” Secret Service spokeswoman Justine Whelan told Yahoo.
“Since the beginning of this pandemic, the Secret Service has been working with all of our public safety partners and the White House Medical Unit to ensure the safety and security of both our protected persons and our employees,” Whelan added.
“The Secret Service continues to follow guidance issued by the CDC to ensure the health and welfare of our employees and those they come in contact with.”
In addition to its high-profile protective duties, the Secret Service also is responsible for investigations into “financial crimes, which include counterfeiting of U.S. currency or other U.S. Government obligations; forgery or theft of U.S. Treasury checks, bonds or other securities; credit card fraud; telecommunications fraud; computer fraud, identify fraud and certain other crimes affecting federally insured financial institutions,” according to its website.
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Yahoo News reported that Secret Service employees who work in and around the White House are among those who have been observed not wearing masks.
White House deputy press secretary Judd Deere has addressed issues regarding the steps being taken to protect the president and vice president from the disease.
“Those in close proximity to the president and vice president are being tested for COVID-19,” he said last week.
“Temperature checks are occurring for all those entering the complex as well as an additional temperature check for those in close proximity to the president and vice president,” Deere said.
The presence of the disease within the inner ranks of White House staff was revealed earlier this week.
On Friday, the White House announced that Katie Miller, who is Pence’s press secretary and the wife Trump adviser Stephen Miller, has tested positive for the virus.
On Thursday came news that a personal valet of Trump’s had tested positive for the virus.
Trump, however, has pooh-poohed wearing a mask himself, according to The Hill.
“I’m not worried. But you know, look, I get things done. I don’t worry about things. I do what I have to do,” he said. “We’ve taken very strong precautions at the White House. But again, we’re dealing with an invisible situation. Nobody knows.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-09--6 Products Every Conservative Woman Should Own

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Being a conservative woman in a liberal world can be a daunting existence , but speaking isn ’ t always required to be heard .
For those looking to show their support for the Grand Old Party without saying a word , here are six products that every conservative woman should own .
Erica Engelby , the legislative director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided that she had to do something when she discovered conservative apparel that was also stylish was hard to come by .
She created a solution by founding Chic Politico , an online women ’ s apparel shop that sells shirts , hats , swimsuits and other items with conservative messages like “ say no to socialism ” and “ women ’ s rights begin in the womb.
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Engelby told The Missouri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the positive feedback from women who share her values and felt underrepresented by the lack of products for conservative women .
For women who choose to carry to protect themselves and don ’ t want to give up the fashion or functionality of their clothing , Alexo Athletica has them covered .
The brand was co-founded by English actress Amy Robbins after she was harassed on numerous occasions while training for a marathon , according to her website .
She obtained a license to carry in order to protect herself , but she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that accommodated her weapon .
In 2017 , Robbins founded Alexo Athletica to help women carry with confidence .
The company offers tops , carry shorts and Carrywear™ Lite leggings for those who want to carry without compromising their style .
Imagine drinking coffee that directly supports veterans , law enforcement and first responders .
Black Rifle Coffee Company seeks to accomplish just that by donating a portion of its profits to our nation ’ s heroes .
Black Rifle Coffee Company is owned by veterans with a mission to serve “ coffee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” RELATED : 3 New Original Trump Products , from Newton to Shamrocks , Plus 8 Classics While Black Rifle Coffee Company doesn ’ t specifically cater to women , coffee-loving , conservative women across the nation can enjoy their roasts knowing they are supporting a good cause with every sip .
The president has merchandise for every pro-Trump woman out there .
The official campaign store for President Donald Trump features hats and shirts for conservative women , including signs and apparel that say “ Women for Trump ” and “ MAGA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store support President Trump ’ s campaign directly , buying any product will help fund efforts to convince voters to support the Republican party and its values .
National pride is at the heart of conservatism .
Displaying an American flag makes a statement of patriotism and can add a simple pop of color to any woman ’ s home decor .
Patriot Depot , an online store for conservative gear , sells American flags that are actually made in America .
These flags are manufactured by the Valley Forge Flag Company , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American-made flags in Pennsylvania since 1882 .
Since every element of these flags is made in the U.S. , purchases support domestic manufacturing and the national economy .
Every conservative should be acquainted with the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution .
Any woman who seeks to fight for the values of this nation will find these resources imperative for exposing the deceptions of socialism , censorship and the like .
A downloadable PDF of these two influential documents and more can be found here .
Patriotic entrepreneurs across the nation have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to empower conservative women to stand up for the conservative cause and their values .
These products can help conservative women to make their opinions known and voices heard , no matter how loud the liberals around them may be .
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Being a conservative woman in a liberal world can be a daunting existence, but speaking isn’t always required to be heard. For those looking to show their support for the Grand Old Party without saying a word, here are six products that every conservative woman should own.
1. Chic conservative apparel
Erica Engelby, the legislative director for Missouri House Speaker Elijah Haahr, decided that she had to do something when she discovered conservative apparel that was also stylish was hard to come by.
She created a solution by founding Chic Politico, an online women’s apparel shop that sells shirts, hats, swimsuits and other items with conservative messages like “say no to socialism” and “women’s rights begin in the womb.”
Engelby told The Missouri Times that she has been overwhelmed by the positive feedback from women who share her values and felt underrepresented by the lack of products for conservative women.
2. Concealed carry leggings
For women who choose to carry to protect themselves and don’t want to give up the fashion or functionality of their clothing, Alexo Athletica has them covered.
The brand was co-founded by English actress Amy Robbins after she was harassed on numerous occasions while training for a marathon, according to her website. She obtained a license to carry in order to protect herself, but she couldn’t find any activewear products that accommodated her weapon.
In 2017, Robbins founded Alexo Athletica to help women carry with confidence. The company offers tops, carry shorts and Carrywear™ Lite leggings for those who want to carry without compromising their style.
3. Patriotic coffee
Imagine drinking coffee that directly supports veterans, law enforcement and first responders. Black Rifle Coffee Company seeks to accomplish just that by donating a portion of its profits to our nation’s heroes.
Black Rifle Coffee Company is owned by veterans with a mission to serve “coffee and culture to people who love America.”
While Black Rifle Coffee Company doesn’t specifically cater to women, coffee-loving, conservative women across the nation can enjoy their roasts knowing they are supporting a good cause with every sip.
4. Official Trump merchandise
The president has merchandise for every pro-Trump woman out there. The official campaign store for President Donald Trump features hats and shirts for conservative women, including signs and apparel that say “Women for Trump” and “MAGA mama.”
Because purchases made through his store support President Trump’s campaign directly, buying any product will help fund efforts to convince voters to support the Republican party and its values.
5. American-made American flag
National pride is at the heart of conservatism. Displaying an American flag makes a statement of patriotism and can add a simple pop of color to any woman’s home decor.
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Patriot Depot, an online store for conservative gear, sells American flags that are actually made in America. These flags are manufactured by the Valley Forge Flag Company, a family-run business that has been producing American-made flags in Pennsylvania since 1882.
Since every element of these flags is made in the U.S., purchases support domestic manufacturing and the national economy.
6. Copies of foundational American documents
Every conservative should be acquainted with the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Any woman who seeks to fight for the values of this nation will find these resources imperative for exposing the deceptions of socialism, censorship and the like.
A downloadable PDF of these two influential documents and more can be found here.
Patriotic entrepreneurs across the nation have come up with a variety of products to empower conservative women to stand up for the conservative cause and their values. These products can help conservative women to make their opinions known and voices heard, no matter how loud the liberals around them may be.
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westernjournal--2020-05-09--Big Businesses That Abused Paycheck Protection Program Should Get Ready for an Audit

If you ’ re a big business and you abused the Small Business Association ’ s new Paycheck Protection Program , you ’ re getting very close to the deadline for you to pay the government back .
If you don ’ t , that means the government is going to be coming after you — and you can definitely be ready for an audit .
That ’ s the message Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has for those who took the PPP loans , with a promise to do a “ full audit ” of every loan over $ 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that what was the intent for taxpayers is fulfilled here , ” he said during an April 28 appearance on CNBC .
Of everything in the largest phase of coronavirus relief legislation from Congress , the PPP has arguably been the most controversial program .
That ’ s largely because more than 220 public companies have applied for $ 870 million in PPP loans , according to CNBC .
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If your company has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be taking money for a program that ’ s supposed to be for mom-and-pop businesses and restaurants that couldn ’ t make ends meet otherwise — especially since the loans were meant to be forgiven if the companies used them to retain their employees .
While banks had acted as middlemen for the PPP funds , Mnuchin said any company that took the loans and didn ’ t need them would be the ones on the hook — although the Department of the Treasury has said businesses that didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the money if they were publicly held or had “ adequate sources of liquidity ” when they took those loans .
Outrage ensued after some of America ’ s biggest brands were among those who took the loans during the first go-around — although the general excuse given by the entities in question was that they were unaware of the strictures of the program .
If you ’ re the Los Angeles Lakers , that ’ s not going to fly .
Other brands that took the loans included Ruth ’ s Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve since said they would return the money .
If you ’ re a company that received money and didn ’ t actually need it , be prepared for an uncomfortable time .
“ It ’ s the borrowers who have criminal liability if they made this certification , and it ’ s not true , ” Mnuchin said .
“ We ’ re going to do a full audit of every loan over $ 2 million.
” “ This was a program designed for small businesses — it was not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that had liquidity.
” And while Mnuchin is a Lakers guy , he wasn ’ t particularly a fan of the fact the team decided to take the loan .
RELATED : Sciascia : Dems ' Callousness Toward Capitalism on Display as Small Business Loans Dry Up “ I never expected in a million years that the Los Angeles Lakers — which I ’ m a big fan of the team , but I ’ m not a big fan of the fact that they took a $ 4.6 million loan , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s outrageous , and I ’ m glad they ’ ve returned it , or they would have had liability.
” The Lakers have indeed returned the $ 4.6 million , although were defensive ( pun unintended ) over it .
“ The Lakers qualified for and received a loan under the Payroll Protection Program , ” a Lakers spokesperson said in a statement , according to CNN .
“ However , once we found out the funds from the program had been depleted , we repaid the loan so that financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in need .
The Lakers remain completely committed to supporting both our employees and our community.
” The team ’ s qualifications , a source told CNN , were that they had 303 full- and part-time employees and weren ’ t planning to lay off or furlough any of them .
However , they ’ re also worth , you know , $ 4.4 billion and most people aren ’ t going to be buying a basketball jersey of the small coffee place in your town .
What shaming won ’ t do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GOP Sen. Marco Rubio pointed out on Twitter , this wasn ’ t something that got clarified after all the money went out of the door to companies that didn ’ t qualify for it : The restrictions were always there .
Banks , it seems , were poor middlemen , but the job was to get the money out as fast as possible to save as many businesses as possible , and — well , banks tend to be good at this .
Big companies should have known better than to apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies , this never should have been a question .
For those that did so anyway , they have until May 14 to do the right thing .
After that , be prepared for an audit .
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If you’re a big business and you abused the Small Business Association’s new Paycheck Protection Program, you’re getting very close to the deadline for you to pay the government back.
If you don’t, that means the government is going to be coming after you — and you can definitely be ready for an audit.
That’s the message Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has for those who took the PPP loans, with a promise to do a “full audit” of every loan over $2 million.
“We will make sure that what was the intent for taxpayers is fulfilled here,” he said during an April 28 appearance on CNBC.
Of everything in the largest phase of coronavirus relief legislation from Congress, the PPP has arguably been the most controversial program. That’s largely because more than 220 public companies have applied for $870 million in PPP loans, according to CNBC.
If your company has a stock price, you clearly shouldn’t be taking money for a program that’s supposed to be for mom-and-pop businesses and restaurants that couldn’t make ends meet otherwise — especially since the loans were meant to be forgiven if the companies used them to retain their employees.
While banks had acted as middlemen for the PPP funds, Mnuchin said any company that took the loans and didn’t need them would be the ones on the hook — although the Department of the Treasury has said businesses that didn’t qualify have until May 14 to return the money if they were publicly held or had “adequate sources of liquidity” when they took those loans.
Outrage ensued after some of America’s biggest brands were among those who took the loans during the first go-around — although the general excuse given by the entities in question was that they were unaware of the strictures of the program.
If you’re the Los Angeles Lakers, that’s not going to fly.
Should the government go after PPP cheats harder? Yes No
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Other brands that took the loans included Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Shake Shack. They’ve since said they would return the money.
If you’re a company that received money and didn’t actually need it, be prepared for an uncomfortable time.
“It’s the borrowers who have criminal liability if they made this certification, and it’s not true,” Mnuchin said. “We’re going to do a full audit of every loan over $2 million.”
“This was a program designed for small businesses — it was not a program that was designed for public companies that had liquidity.”
And while Mnuchin is a Lakers guy, he wasn’t particularly a fan of the fact the team decided to take the loan.
“I never expected in a million years that the Los Angeles Lakers — which I’m a big fan of the team, but I’m not a big fan of the fact that they took a $4.6 million loan,” he said. “I think that’s outrageous, and I’m glad they’ve returned it, or they would have had liability.”
The Lakers have indeed returned the $4.6 million, although were defensive (pun unintended) over it.
“The Lakers qualified for and received a loan under the Payroll Protection Program,” a Lakers spokesperson said in a statement, according to CNN. “However, once we found out the funds from the program had been depleted, we repaid the loan so that financial support would be directed to those most in need. The Lakers remain completely committed to supporting both our employees and our community.”
The team’s qualifications, a source told CNN, were that they had 303 full- and part-time employees and weren’t planning to lay off or furlough any of them. However, they’re also worth, you know, $4.4 billion and most people aren’t going to be buying a basketball jersey of the small coffee place in your town.
What shaming won’t do, an audit will.
As Florida GOP Sen. Marco Rubio pointed out on Twitter, this wasn’t something that got clarified after all the money went out of the door to companies that didn’t qualify for it:
This isn’t new As I have pointed out for days now,when we wrote #PPP we SPECIFICALLY added a requirement that borrower certify they need a loan to maintain operations It’s always been the case that if you get a #PPPloan on a false certification you are going to have a problem https://t.co/BtCA8fNVfq — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) April 22, 2020
The restrictions were always there. Banks, it seems, were poor middlemen, but the job was to get the money out as fast as possible to save as many businesses as possible, and — well, banks tend to be good at this.
Big companies should have known better than to apply for PPP funding. For publicly listed companies, this never should have been a question.
For those that did so anyway, they have until May 14 to do the right thing. After that, be prepared for an audit.
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westernjournal--2020-05-09--Famous Faces Who Passed Away in April 2020

Here ’ s a look at some of the famous faces we lost in the month of April .
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New Orleans jazz legend Ellis Marsalis Jr. , 85 , died on April 1 after losing a battle with coronavirus-related pneumonia .
Emmy-winning songwriter and Fountains of Wayne member Adam Schlesinger died at the age of 52 on April 1 .
He passed as a result of complications with the coronavirus , according to Variety .
Richard Passman , 94 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of COVID-19 , according to The New York Times .
Passman was best known as an aeronautical engineer that helped with space-age projects , many of them top-secret , including spy satellites , United States aircraft , and intercontinental ballistic missiles .
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Robert “ Bob ” Beck , a double bronze medalist in modern pentathlon at the 1960 Olympics in Rome , died as a result of COVID-19 on April 2 .
He was hospitalized in February after a head injury from a fall , and caught the disease while he was in the hospital , according to Team USA .
Beck was 83 .
Known for his roles in “ The Dark Knight Rises ” and “ Aliens , ” actor Jay Benedict , 68 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complications , according to Fox News .
Former Philadelphia Eagles star and “ M*A*S*H ” actor Timothy Brown died on April 4 .
Brown reportedly suffered from dementia , according to People .
He was 82 when he passed .
Former Detroit Tiger Al Kaline , also known as Mr. Tiger , died on April 6 at the age of 85 .
The Hall of Famer made his Major League Baseball debut in June 1953 and played for Detroit for 22 years .
According to MLB.com , Kaline was inducted into the Hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year of eligibility for the honor .
English actress Honor Blackman , 94 , died of natural causes at her home in early April .
She is best known for her role as Pussy Galore in the popular James Bond film “ Goldfinger ” and as Cathy Gale in the 1960s British series “ The Avengers.
” The granddaughter of former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy , Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean went missing on April 2 after she and her son , Gideon , took a canoe to retrieve a runaway ball in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on April 6 in 25 feet of water .
McKean was 40-years-old .
The 8-year-old son of Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean , Gideon McKean , went missing with his mother on April 2 .
His body was discovered six days later on April 8 .
Writer and comedian Vic Henley died from a pulmonary embolism on April 6 , according to Fox News .
Henley was 57-years-old .
James Drury , the ’ 50s and ’ 60s western film icon best known for his work in “ The Virginian , ” died of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed away at his home at the age of 85 , according to The New York Times .
John Prine , the singer-songwriter of hits like “ Angel from Montgomery , ” “ Sam Stone ” and “ Hello in There ” died as a result of the coronavirus on April 7 .
Prine was 73 years old .
According to IMDb , actor Malcolm Dixon died on April 9 at the age of 86 .
Dixon was known for his roles in “ Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory ” ( uncredited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Star Wars : Episode VI – Return of the Jedi ” and “ Flash Gordon.
” Daniel “ Danny ” Goldman , best known for his role in “ Young Frankenstein ” and his voice acting for Brainy Smurf , passed away after complications from two strokes , according to Deadline .
He died on April 12 at the age of 80 .
Disney animator Ann Sullivan , best known for her work on “ The Lion King , ” “ The Little Mermaid ” and “ Lilo & Stitch , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s daughter said her death was caused by the coronavirus , according to The New York Times .
She was 91 .
Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl champion Willie Davis died on April 15 .
The defensive lineman played for the Green Bay Packers for the majority of his career before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1981 .
He was 85 .
Country and southern gospel singer Gary McSpadden passed away on April 15 , according to Southern Living .
McSpadden was also known for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the age of 77 after battling pancreatic cancer .
Actor Brian Dennehy , who won two Tony Awards for his roles in “ Death of a Salesman ” and “ Long Day ’ s Journey Into Night , ” passed away on April 15 .
According to the Chicago Tribune , his death was caused by cardiac arrest from sepsis .
He was 81 .
Mike Curtis , an NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion with the Indianapolis Colts , passed away at the age of 77 .
He died from complications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traumatic encephalopathy on April 18 .
Wildlife photographer and artist Peter Beard , 82 , was found dead on April 19 .
Nearly a month after his family reported him missing , his body was located in the woods near his Long Island home .
Beard reportedly suffered from dementia and a stroke prior to the incident .
“ Green Acres ” actor and evangelist Tom Lester died on April 20 from complications with Parkinson ’ s disease , according to The Laurel Leader-Call .
He was 81 .
Los Angeles radio DJ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bishop died on April 21 , according to The Hollywood Reporter .
He passed away as a result of heart disease at the age of 84 .
Shirley Knight , a Tony- and Emmy Award-winning actress , passed away on April 22 shortly after leaving hospice care .
She was also nominated for two Academy Awards , one for her role in “ The Dark at the Top of the Stairs ” and another for her role in “ Sweet Bird of Youth.
” She was 83 .
Bennie G. Adkins , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his courage during the Vietnam War , passed away on April 22 at the age of 86 .
His son told The New York Times that Adkins died due to complications from COVID-19 .
“ America ’ s Got Talent ” comedian Grandma Lee died on April 24 at the age of 85 , according to TMZ .
She made it to the finale of AGT season 4 and continued to do stand-up comedy until she broke her hip in November .
She passed away in an assisted living facility in Florida @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away on April 27 due to injuries caused by a hit-and-run car accident the night before .
Ross , best known as Ms. Minnie , starred on the reality TV show “ Little Women : Atlanta.
” Indian actor Irrafan Khan , best known for his roles in Bollywood movies as well as in “ Jurassic World ” and “ Slumdog Millionaire , ” died on April 27 after going to the hospital for a colon infection .
Khan passed away at the age of 54 .
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Celebrity Deaths in April 2020
Here’s a look at some of the famous faces we lost in the month of April.
Ellis Marsalis Jr.
Ellis Marsalis, 1934 – 2020 He went out the way he lived: embracing reality pic.twitter.com/sPyYUuBoIG — Wynton Marsalis (@wyntonmarsalis) April 2, 2020
New Orleans jazz legend Ellis Marsalis Jr., 85, died on April 1 after losing a battle with coronavirus-related pneumonia.
Adam Schlesinger
Emmy-winning songwriter and Fountains of Wayne member Adam Schlesinger died at the age of 52 on April 1. He passed as a result of complications with the coronavirus, according to Variety.
Richard Passman
Richard Passman, 94, was a pioneer in the aerospace industryhttps://t.co/jC6yjAs5ZM pic.twitter.com/HmvRkVH2H0 — The Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) April 22, 2020
Richard Passman, 94, died on April 1 as a result of COVID-19, according to The New York Times. Passman was best known as an aeronautical engineer that helped with space-age projects, many of them top-secret, including spy satellites, United States aircraft, and intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Patricia Bosworth
So sorry to hear that Patricia Bosworth, gifted biographer of Diane Arbus and Montgomery Clift, and caring friend to countless fellow biographers, has died of coronavirus. RIP. pic.twitter.com/dPaNdmedKp — Deborah Solomon (@deborahsolo) April 3, 2020
Patricia Bosworth, known as an actress in the 1950s who decided to pursue her dreams as a writer in the ’60s, died of complications related to the coronavirus on April 2. She was 86 years old, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Robert Beck
American Pentathlete & Fencer Robert “Bob” Beck passed away at the age of 83. He represented the United States at the 1960 Rome & 1968 Mexico City Summer Games, winning two Bronze medals in Rome.https://t.co/GlOuf4gMm8 pic.twitter.com/fhG9ubW4Z3 — Lost Olympians (@LostOlympians) May 5, 2020
Robert “Bob” Beck, a double bronze medalist in modern pentathlon at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, died as a result of COVID-19 on April 2. He was hospitalized in February after a head injury from a fall, and caught the disease while he was in the hospital, according to Team USA. Beck was 83.
Jay Benedict
Remembering the good-hearted and truly wonderful #jaybenedict and all the times he recorded @halopost Rest in piece Jay, you will never be forgotten! #syncorswim pic.twitter.com/cxnXoplrr8 — Dave Turner (@davidaturner66) May 1, 2020
Known for his roles in “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Aliens,” actor Jay Benedict, 68, died on April 4 from coronavirus-related complications, according to Fox News.
Timothy Brown
Timmy Brown remains one of the greatest to ever represent our city. pic.twitter.com/JsDPlgcnDZ — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 7, 2020
Former Philadelphia Eagles star and “M*A*S*H” actor Timothy Brown died on April 4. Brown reportedly suffered from dementia, according to People. He was 82 when he passed.
Al Kaline
Former Detroit Tiger Al Kaline, also known as Mr. Tiger, died on April 6 at the age of 85. The Hall of Famer made his Major League Baseball debut in June 1953 and played for Detroit for 22 years. According to MLB.com, Kaline was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1980, his first year of eligibility for the honor.
Honor Blackman
English actress Honor Blackman, 94, died of natural causes at her home in early April. She is best known for her role as Pussy Galore in the popular James Bond film “Goldfinger” and as Cathy Gale in the 1960s British series “The Avengers.”
Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean
The granddaughter of former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean went missing on April 2 after she and her son, Gideon, took a canoe to retrieve a runaway ball in the Chesapeake Bay. Her body was discovered on April 6 in 25 feet of water. McKean was 40-years-old.
Gideon McKean
The 8-year-old son of Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean, Gideon McKean, went missing with his mother on April 2. His body was discovered six days later on April 8.
Vic Henley
Writer and comedian Vic Henley died from a pulmonary embolism on April 6, according to Fox News. Henley was 57-years-old.
James Drury
James Drury, the ’50s and ’60s western film icon best known for his work in “The Virginian,” died of natural causes on April 6. He passed away at his home at the age of 85, according to The New York Times.
John Prine
John Prine, the singer-songwriter of hits like “Angel from Montgomery,” “Sam Stone” and “Hello in There” died as a result of the coronavirus on April 7. Prine was 73 years old.
Malcolm Dixon
Rest In Peace to Malcolm Dixon (1953-2020) ? He was best known as ‘Strutter’ in #TimeBandits, and was also an ‘Oompa Loompa’ in #WillyWonkaAndTheChocolateFactory. Mr. Dixon also appeared in #FlashGordon, #ReturnOfTheJedi, #Labyrinth & #Willow. He was 66 years young. #RIP pic.twitter.com/D0nNwVpCCO — Jon Donahue (@JonDonahue) April 10, 2020
According to IMDb, actor Malcolm Dixon died on April 9 at the age of 86. Dixon was known for his roles in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (uncredited), “Time Bandits,” “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi” and “Flash Gordon.”
Daniel Goldman
RIP Danny Goldman. pic.twitter.com/dzyUO2wdMx — Toon Hall of Fame (@ToonHallofFame) April 13, 2020
Daniel “Danny” Goldman, best known for his role in “Young Frankenstein” and his voice acting for Brainy Smurf, passed away after complications from two strokes, according to Deadline. He died on April 12 at the age of 80.
Ann Sullivan
Disney animator Ann Sullivan, best known for her work on “The Lion King,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Lilo & Stitch,” passed away on April 13. Sullivan’s daughter said her death was caused by the coronavirus, according to The New York Times. She was 91.
Willie Davis
Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl champion Willie Davis died on April 15. The defensive lineman played for the Green Bay Packers for the majority of his career before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1981. He was 85.
Gary McSpadden
Country and southern gospel singer Gary McSpadden passed away on April 15, according to Southern Living. McSpadden was also known for his pastoral work. He passed away at the age of 77 after battling pancreatic cancer.
Brian Dennehy
Actor Brian Dennehy, who won two Tony Awards for his roles in “Death of a Salesman” and “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” passed away on April 15. According to the Chicago Tribune, his death was caused by cardiac arrest from sepsis. He was 81.
Mike Curtis
Mike Curtis was my roommate for 5 years, one of the great players ever. In my 1st camp my wife went into labor at 5am. I panicked, but Mike talked me through plane res, seeing Shula, and gave me the keys to his brand new T Bird. I never forgot. RIP Mikehttps://t.co/uZjulbcQtX — Bill Curry (@coachbillcurry) April 21, 2020
Mike Curtis, an NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Colts, passed away at the age of 77. He died from complications with a degenerative brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy on April 18.
Peter Beard
“His creativity was alarmingly boundless.” Friends and colleagues remember the late wildlife photographer Peter Beard: https://t.co/4yuAtkiRYZ pic.twitter.com/j6cssRCuM7 — Artnet (@artnet) April 29, 2020
Wildlife photographer and artist Peter Beard, 82, was found dead on April 19. Nearly a month after his family reported him missing, his body was located in the woods near his Long Island home. Beard reportedly suffered from dementia and a stroke prior to the incident.
Tom Lester
“Green Acres” actor and evangelist Tom Lester died on April 20 from complications with Parkinson’s disease, according to The Laurel Leader-Call. He was 81.
Jerry Bishop
Los Angeles radio DJ and “Judge Judy” announcer Jerry Bishop died on April 21, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He passed away as a result of heart disease at the age of 84.
Shirley Knight
Shirley Knight, a Tony- and Emmy Award-winning actress, passed away on April 22 shortly after leaving hospice care. She was also nominated for two Academy Awards, one for her role in “The Dark at the Top of the Stairs” and another for her role in “Sweet Bird of Youth.” She was 83.
Bennie G. Adkins
Bennie G. Adkins, who received the Medal of Honor in 2014 for his courage during the Vietnam War, passed away on April 22 at the age of 86. His son told The New York Times that Adkins died due to complications from COVID-19.
Grandma Lee
“America’s Got Talent” comedian Grandma Lee died on April 24 at the age of 85, according to TMZ. She made it to the finale of AGT season 4 and continued to do stand-up comedy until she broke her hip in November. She passed away in an assisted living facility in Florida.
Ashley Ross
Ashley Ross, 34, passed away on April 27 due to injuries caused by a hit-and-run car accident the night before. Ross, best known as Ms. Minnie, starred on the reality TV show “Little Women: Atlanta.”
Irrafan Khan
Indian actor Irrafan Khan, best known for his roles in Bollywood movies as well as in “Jurassic World” and “Slumdog Millionaire,” died on April 27 after going to the hospital for a colon infection. Khan passed away at the age of 54.
CORRECTION, May 9, 2020: When originally published, this article incorrectly stated Mike Curtis played for the Indianapolis Colts. As the Colts did not move to Indianapolis until 1984, we have updated this article to reflect that Mike Curtis played for the Baltimore Colts. We apologize to our readers for any confusion we may have caused.
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westernjournal--2020-05-09--‘The Voice’ Contestant Alexa Cappelli Treats Neighbors to Weekly Performance in Her Cul-de-Sac

It ’ s not good for people to be alone .
Quarantining has been difficult for many people who have gotten used to socializing daily , and because of that , some have found ways to follow the rules but feel a little less isolated .
Some neighborhoods have decided to be social while maintaining the suggested distance apart , whether that ’ s for a social-distancing happy hour , music , a chat or all three .
Angie Atkins lives in Upland , California , and started social evenings on her cul-de-sac back in March .
“ I feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact is , ” she told the Los Angeles Times .
“ Especially during this uncertain time.
” “ People you didn ’ t really sit and talk to before , you ’ re now knowing more about them , ” she said .
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“ We ’ ve grown closer as a neighborhood because of being able to share our fears , our concerns and do some normal stuff in an abnormal time.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ street is Alexa Cappelli , who was a contestant on NBC ’ s “ The Voice ” two years ago .
“ Alexa ’ s younger brother passed away from Hypoplastic left heart syndrome when he was just 32 hours old , and her family created a non-profit organization in his memory to provide essentials for families with seriously ill children , ” her page on NBC reads .
“ Alexa acts as the entertainment coordinator for the foundation and always incorporates music into the events.
” Now , she can add @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was her mom who initially suggested she take her tunes to the street during social distancing night , and Alexa ran with it .
It ’ s a novel way to spend time with the neighbors and to form connections that might not otherwise be formed .
“ I think it gives us a little bit of time to not get so caught up in our busy California lives , ” dad Tony Cappelli told the Times .
“ My lovely neighborhood has been having these weekly gatherings in our cul-de-sac and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted to Instagram on April 28 .
Alexa also sings for her church , though lately that ’ s been through recordings and not face-to-face .
In a video by the LA Times , she said that the laid-back atmosphere of the get-together was inviting , as if there were a campfire in the middle and they were all just hanging out and singing songs .
“ More recently , definitely been thinking about and praying about how can I get to know my neighbors more , love my neighbors more , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season like this.
” It seems as though a way has been provided .
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It’s not good for people to be alone. Quarantining has been difficult for many people who have gotten used to socializing daily, and because of that, some have found ways to follow the rules but feel a little less isolated.
Some neighborhoods have decided to be social while maintaining the suggested distance apart, whether that’s for a social-distancing happy hour, music, a chat or all three.
Angie Atkins lives in Upland, California, and started social evenings on her cul-de-sac back in March.
“I feel like we all understand how important social contact is,” she told the Los Angeles Times. “Especially during this uncertain time.”
“People you didn’t really sit and talk to before, you’re now knowing more about them,” she said.
“We’ve grown closer as a neighborhood because of being able to share our fears, our concerns and do some normal stuff in an abnormal time.”
One of the residents on Atkins’ street is Alexa Cappelli, who was a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice” two years ago.
“Alexa’s younger brother passed away from Hypoplastic left heart syndrome when he was just 32 hours old, and her family created a non-profit organization in his memory to provide essentials for families with seriously ill children,” her page on NBC reads.
“Alexa acts as the entertainment coordinator for the foundation and always incorporates music into the events.”
Now, she can add neighborhood entertainer to that title.
It was her mom who initially suggested she take her tunes to the street during social distancing night, and Alexa ran with it.
It’s a novel way to spend time with the neighbors and to form connections that might not otherwise be formed.
“I think it gives us a little bit of time to not get so caught up in our busy California lives,” dad Tony Cappelli told the Times.
“My lovely neighborhood has been having these weekly gatherings in our cul-de-sac and the LA Times stopped by!” Alexa posted to Instagram on April 28.
Alexa also sings for her church, though lately that’s been through recordings and not face-to-face.
In a video by the LA Times, she said that the laid-back atmosphere of the get-together was inviting, as if there were a campfire in the middle and they were all just hanging out and singing songs.
“More recently, definitely been thinking about and praying about how can I get to know my neighbors more, love my neighbors more,” she said. “Especially in a season like this.”
It seems as though a way has been provided.
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westernjournal--2020-05-09--Facing Concerns of Meat Shortages, More Americans Turn to Hunting

Between having had more than enough of the not-so-great indoors and realizing that the grocery store might not always have meat , Americans are increasingly looking to feed themselves by hunting .
“ People are thinking about where they get their food and how they get their food , ” Land Tawney , president of the advocacy group Backcountry Hunters and Anglers told High Country News for a story published April 29 .
And people are acting , too .
Agencies that issue hunting licenses are reporting increases in many states , Reuters reported Sunday .
Indiana , for example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turkey license sales , Marty Benson , a spokesman for the state ’ s department of natural resources , said .
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In Vermont , fishing license sales are up more than 50 percent while combination hunting and fishing license are up 24 percent , according to VTDigger .
“ Hunting and fishing is one of those things people love to do but don ’ t have time to do , ” Vermont Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Matt Breton , president of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Conservation Group , said the extra free time has made people think about how best to use it .
“ Long term , it has the potential to be really good to maybe re-engage folks who have lost touch with how much they enjoyed standing in front of a lake with their kid , fishing , ” he said .
Seeing empty shelves at the store may have also had an impact , Breton added .
“ For some people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , putting some fish in the freezer or some turkey in the freezer can be valuable.
” Dan Zadra , an employee of Colorado Parks and Wildlife , told High Country News that in early April his “ phone started ringing off the hook ” as hunting applications climbed .
“ Maybe part of it ’ s that people were sitting on their couches and didn ’ t have much to do , ” Zadra said , noting that for others , fighting food insecurity could have been a reason as well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , understands that reasoning .
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I don ’ t want to do that , ” Elliot told Reuters .
“ I want to make sure it ’ s a clean , humane shot , as much as possible , and get a bunch of food.
” “ It ’ s not just because what ’ s going on in the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t make that much money , so this is just a good idea anyway.
” Hank Forester of the Quality Deer Management Association , a group focused on conserving white-tailed deer populations , said the shock of not having needs supplied has made some people decide to meet their needs themselves .
“ People are starting to consider self-reliance and where their food comes from , ” Forester said .
“ We ’ re all born hunters.
” Middle school teacher Nathaniel Evans admitted there is something more than food driving him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turkey .
“ It ’ s been so important for me , being able to go out and kind of cleanse my mental card and just go and be present — you really have to be present , and quiet and listening , ” he told Reuters .
Nina Stafford of Fayetteville , Georgia , called her first deer kill , which took place in January , “ thrilling , exciting and remorseful for the deer.
” “ The coronavirus has only made me want to go and do it more so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling of where ’ s my next meal going to come from , ” she said .
Willie Frank , a member of the Nisqually Indian Tribe in Washington state , said his tribe is lucky that it has never fully left the land .
“ I knew that if we couldn ’ t get to the grocery store , or we got to the point where people couldn ’ t leave their houses , we ’ d still have our ceremonial fisheries , ” he told High Country News .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just the tribe , but for everyone — the way we rely on [ supermarkets ] .
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Between having had more than enough of the not-so-great indoors and realizing that the grocery store might not always have meat, Americans are increasingly looking to feed themselves by hunting.
“People are thinking about where they get their food and how they get their food,” Land Tawney, president of the advocacy group Backcountry Hunters and Anglers told High Country News for a story published April 29.
And people are acting, too.
Agencies that issue hunting licenses are reporting increases in many states, Reuters reported Sunday.
Indiana, for example, had a 28 percent increase in turkey license sales, Marty Benson, a spokesman for the state’s department of natural resources, said.
In Vermont, fishing license sales are up more than 50 percent while combination hunting and fishing license are up 24 percent, according to VTDigger.
“Hunting and fishing is one of those things people love to do but don’t have time to do,” Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter said.
Matt Breton, president of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Conservation Group, said the extra free time has made people think about how best to use it.
“Long term, it has the potential to be really good to maybe re-engage folks who have lost touch with how much they enjoyed standing in front of a lake with their kid, fishing,” he said.
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Seeing empty shelves at the store may have also had an impact, Breton added.
“For some people, if they’re out of work, putting some fish in the freezer or some turkey in the freezer can be valuable.”
Dan Zadra, an employee of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, told High Country News that in early April his “phone started ringing off the hook” as hunting applications climbed.
“Maybe part of it’s that people were sitting on their couches and didn’t have much to do,” Zadra said, noting that for others, fighting food insecurity could have been a reason as well.
David Elliot of Taos, New Mexico, understands that reasoning.
“I understand some people might be driven by antlers or some sort of glory. I don’t want to do that,” Elliot told Reuters. “I want to make sure it’s a clean, humane shot, as much as possible, and get a bunch of food.”
“It’s not just because what’s going on in the world right now. Frankly, I don’t make that much money, so this is just a good idea anyway.”
Hank Forester of the Quality Deer Management Association, a group focused on conserving white-tailed deer populations, said the shock of not having needs supplied has made some people decide to meet their needs themselves.
“People are starting to consider self-reliance and where their food comes from,” Forester said. “We’re all born hunters.”
Middle school teacher Nathaniel Evans admitted there is something more than food driving him out at 4 a.m. to hunt wild turkey.
“It’s been so important for me, being able to go out and kind of cleanse my mental card and just go and be present — you really have to be present, and quiet and listening,” he told Reuters.
Nina Stafford of Fayetteville, Georgia, called her first deer kill, which took place in January, “thrilling, exciting and remorseful for the deer.”
“The coronavirus has only made me want to go and do it more so that I don’t have that scared feeling of where’s my next meal going to come from,” she said.
Willie Frank, a member of the Nisqually Indian Tribe in Washington state, said his tribe is lucky that it has never fully left the land.
“I knew that if we couldn’t get to the grocery store, or we got to the point where people couldn’t leave their houses, we’d still have our ceremonial fisheries,” he told High Country News.
“It’s a good wakeup call for not just the tribe, but for everyone — the way we rely on [supermarkets].”
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westernjournal--2020-05-09--Man Posts Hilarious ‘Bad Dad Jokes’ Daily on Sign in Front Lawn To Spread Cheer to Neighbors

When jokes are so horrible , so obvious , so corny that they make your eyes roll , it ’ s a good chance that they ’ re what many call “ dad jokes.
” Bordering on lame , and all the more hilarious because of it , these jokes are so bad and yet fathers seem to get such joy from trotting out the perfect pun or joke when least expected .
It ’ s practically a rite of passage for many dads .
One dad has found a way to reach more than his immediate family .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread like wildfire : first in his neighborhood , and now , thanks to the internet , throughout the world .
Tom Schruben is a dad from Kensington , Maryland .
That is the first thing you need to know .
The second thing you should be aware of is that his love for his jokes is so great that his own daughter bought him a book of dad jokes as a Christmas present .
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“ He makes a lot of puns.
” But while sheltering in place , Tom had lost his generally cheerful demeanor as time went on .
His wife was the one who initially suggested he write a joke for others to see after hearing about someone else doing something similar .
Somehow , Tom didn ’ t get to it right away , but eventually caved and started posting dad jokes on a whiteboard in front of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a result of his handiwork , he was hooked .
It was just the pick-me-up he ’ d needed .
“ Once he got his first laugh , it was so satisfying to him , ” his wife , Ann , said .
“ It surprised me how much it made my mood better , ” Tom said .
“ I don ’ t really know why , I guess I feel like I ’ m contributing a little bit to other people ’ s happiness.
” The jokes are what you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Hold on — I have something in my shoe !
I ’ m pretty sure its a foot , ” one read .
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” “ What do you call a bear with no teeth ?
A gummy bear.
” The one that has been getting the most notice is a bit more clever , and has taken many by surprise .
“ I ordered a chicken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll let you know.
” The neighbors have reportedly taken delight in the daily offerings , and many make sure to pass by to get their joke of the day .
“ If you don ’ t like them , well , they ’ re not supposed to be good , ” neighbor Jim Pekar said .
“ We stopped and read the joke , and we had to think about it for a minute , ” neighbor Mana McNeill said .
“ Then I finally got it .
I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s clever.
” “ That was great fun , we had a chuckle , ” McNeill added .
“ It was a nice respite on our walk .
You have to find something great in this mess.
” Tom is finding purpose in his homey message board , and plans to keep going “ until we ’ re done with the virus.
” “ Everyone is very stressed with the virus and the quarantining , ” he said .
“ I thought it would be a good idea to give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them up momentarily to take their mind off their troubles for just a minute.
” “ It gives me a reason to get up and get out in the morning early , ” Tom went on .
“ It breaks up the day and gives me a little purpose .
We look forward to it in the house.
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When jokes are so horrible, so obvious, so corny that they make your eyes roll, it’s a good chance that they’re what many call “dad jokes.”
Bordering on lame, and all the more hilarious because of it, these jokes are so bad and yet fathers seem to get such joy from trotting out the perfect pun or joke when least expected. It’s practically a rite of passage for many dads.
One dad has found a way to reach more than his immediate family. His fame — and terrible jokes — have spread like wildfire: first in his neighborhood, and now, thanks to the internet, throughout the world.
Tom Schruben is a dad from Kensington, Maryland. That is the first thing you need to know. The second thing you should be aware of is that his love for his jokes is so great that his own daughter bought him a book of dad jokes as a Christmas present.
“He loves to make really bad jokes,” his daughter, Darcy, told The Washington Post. “He makes a lot of puns.”
But while sheltering in place, Tom had lost his generally cheerful demeanor as time went on. His wife was the one who initially suggested he write a joke for others to see after hearing about someone else doing something similar.
Somehow, Tom didn’t get to it right away, but eventually caved and started posting dad jokes on a whiteboard in front of his house. And once he heard laughter as a result of his handiwork, he was hooked. It was just the pick-me-up he’d needed.
“Once he got his first laugh, it was so satisfying to him,” his wife, Ann, said.
“It surprised me how much it made my mood better,” Tom said. “I don’t really know why, I guess I feel like I’m contributing a little bit to other people’s happiness.”
The jokes are what you’d expect: deliciously groan-worthy.
“Hold on — I have something in my shoe! I’m pretty sure its a foot,” one read.
“Without geometry, life is pointless,” read another.
“What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef.”
“What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.”
This man posts a daily “bad dad joke” in his front yard. People groan, but they love it. https://t.co/deA40jshg7 — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 4, 2020
The one that has been getting the most notice is a bit more clever, and has taken many by surprise.
“I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon. I’ll let you know.”
The neighbors have reportedly taken delight in the daily offerings, and many make sure to pass by to get their joke of the day.
“If you don’t like them, well, they’re not supposed to be good,” neighbor Jim Pekar said.
“We stopped and read the joke, and we had to think about it for a minute,” neighbor Mana McNeill said. “Then I finally got it. I’ve been telling other people the joke since. It’s clever.”
“That was great fun, we had a chuckle,” McNeill added. “It was a nice respite on our walk. You have to find something great in this mess.”
Tom is finding purpose in his homey message board, and plans to keep going “until we’re done with the virus.”
“Maybe longer.”
“Everyone is very stressed with the virus and the quarantining,” he said. “I thought it would be a good idea to give people a break from that, shake them up momentarily to take their mind off their troubles for just a minute.”
“It gives me a reason to get up and get out in the morning early,” Tom went on. “It breaks up the day and gives me a little purpose. We look forward to it in the house.”
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