newyorkpost--2020-12-19--Trevor Lawrence, Clemson dominate Notre Dame to win ACC championship

CHARLOTTE , N.C. — After a heartbreaking 47-40 double-overtime loss to Notre Dame last month , Clemson coach Dabo Swinney assured his players in the locker room that there would be no trophy handed out that night .
There would , however , be one up for grabs when they got to Charlotte for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game .
The Tigers haven ’ t blinked since , staying focused on their goal .
On Saturday they collected the hardware — again .
Trevor Lawrence had 412 yards of offense and three touchdowns , Travis Etienne ran for 124 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 Clemson dominated No .
2 Notre Dame 34-10 on Saturday to win its sixth straight ACC title .
“ All we had to do was take care of business after that , ” Lawrence said about the loss in South Bend .
“ We remember fans running off the field and getting in our face .
You remember those images and keep those things in your head.
” Lawrence , who didn ’ t play in the first meeting because the coronavirus , threw long scoring passes to Amari Rodgers and E.J @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Tigers ( 10-1 ) lock up a spot in the College Football Playoff for the sixth straight season .
Lawrence , the game MVP and presumptive No .
1 pick in the NFL draft , overcame an early interception on a tipped ball to complete 25 of 36 passes for 322 yards .
He ran 14 times for 90 yards , with a 34-yard touchdown scamper .
“ His ability to run really stresses your coverage calls , ” Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said .
“ … So what you try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eliminate those runs .
It just opens up some 1-on-1 matchups that are not favorable.
” The junior quarterback did it all , even throwing a block to spring Etienne for a 15-yard gain on a third-down run late in the second quarter leading to a touchdown and a 24-3 halftime lead .
Clemson has won all nine games Lawrence has started by at least 18 points and their average margin of victory in those games is 33.6 points .
Swinney called Lawrence the best player in the country .
“ It would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t attach their name to Trevor Lawrence , ” Swinney said .
“ I know that has become a stat award , but if you watch and you don ’ t know this is the best player in the country , I don ’ t what you ’ re looking at.
” Rodgers had eight catches for 121 yards , and Williams added four for 80 yards including a dynamic one-handed grab where he reached behind his head to snag the ball .
The momentum changed late in the first quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had converted an ACC title-game record 51-yard field goal on the game ’ s opening drive , clanked a 21-yard attempt off the right upright .
The Tigers quickly capitalized when Rodgers got cornerback Shaun Crawford to bite on a double move and hauled in a perfectly thrown pass from Lawrence for a 67-yard strike , the first of four straight scoring drives to close the first half .
After Clemson stopped Notre Dame on a key fourth-and-3 , Lawrence moved the Tigers 72 yards in six plays , showing his pocket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and buy enough time to find Williams on a crossing route for a 33-yard score and a 14-3 lead — Notre Dame ’ s largest deficit of the season .
Etienne broke it open when he took a handoff , slipped an ankle tackle and raced 44 yards for a touchdown on fourth-and-1 for a 24-3 lead with 21 seconds left in the first half .
“ We let the second quarter get away from us , and that was the difference in the game , ” Kelly said .

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After a heartbreaking 47-40 double-overtime loss to Notre Dame last month, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney assured his players in the locker room that there would be no trophy handed out that night.
There would, however, be one up for grabs when they got to Charlotte for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
The Tigers haven’t blinked since, staying focused on their goal. On Saturday they collected the hardware — again.
Trevor Lawrence had 412 yards of offense and three touchdowns, Travis Etienne ran for 124 yards and a score and No. 4 Clemson dominated No. 2 Notre Dame 34-10 on Saturday to win its sixth straight ACC title.
“All we had to do was take care of business after that,” Lawrence said about the loss in South Bend. “We remember fans running off the field and getting in our face. You remember those images and keep those things in your head.”
Lawrence, who didn’t play in the first meeting because the coronavirus, threw long scoring passes to Amari Rodgers and E.J Williams in the first half to help the Tigers (10-1) lock up a spot in the College Football Playoff for the sixth straight season.
Lawrence, the game MVP and presumptive No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, overcame an early interception on a tipped ball to complete 25 of 36 passes for 322 yards. He ran 14 times for 90 yards, with a 34-yard touchdown scamper.
“His ability to run really stresses your coverage calls,” Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. “… So what you try to do is bring some pressures that eliminate those runs. It just opens up some 1-on-1 matchups that are not favorable.”
The junior quarterback did it all, even throwing a block to spring Etienne for a 15-yard gain on a third-down run late in the second quarter leading to a touchdown and a 24-3 halftime lead.
Clemson has won all nine games Lawrence has started by at least 18 points and their average margin of victory in those games is 33.6 points.
Swinney called Lawrence the best player in the country.
“It would be a crying shame if the Heisman didn’t attach their name to Trevor Lawrence,” Swinney said. “I know that has become a stat award, but if you watch and you don’t know this is the best player in the country, I don’t what you’re looking at.”
Rodgers had eight catches for 121 yards, and Williams added four for 80 yards including a dynamic one-handed grab where he reached behind his head to snag the ball.
The momentum changed late in the first quarter when Notre Dame kicker Jonathan Doerer, who had converted an ACC title-game record 51-yard field goal on the game’s opening drive, clanked a 21-yard attempt off the right upright.
The Tigers quickly capitalized when Rodgers got cornerback Shaun Crawford to bite on a double move and hauled in a perfectly thrown pass from Lawrence for a 67-yard strike, the first of four straight scoring drives to close the first half.
After Clemson stopped Notre Dame on a key fourth-and-3, Lawrence moved the Tigers 72 yards in six plays, showing his pocket awareness by stepping up to avoid pressure and buy enough time to find Williams on a crossing route for a 33-yard score and a 14-3 lead — Notre Dame’s largest deficit of the season.
Etienne broke it open when he took a handoff, slipped an ankle tackle and raced 44 yards for a touchdown on fourth-and-1 for a 24-3 lead with 21 seconds left in the first half.
“We let the second quarter get away from us, and that was the difference in the game,” Kelly said.


newyorkpost--2020-12-19--Sarah Palin, a Wikileaks victim, calls for Julian Assange’s pardon

Joe Judge choosing Colt McCoy on Sunday night against the ...

Julian Assange has an unlikely new defender: Sarah Palin, one of his best-known victims.
“I am the first one to admit when I make a mistake,” the former Alaska governor said in a two-minute video posted to YouTube Saturday.
Wikileaks, the website Assange ran to disseminate purloined data, posted family photos, private messages, and government emails hacked from Palin’s Yahoo.com account in 2008, weeks after Sen. John McCain named her as his vice-presidential running mate.
“I made a mistake some years ago, not supporting Julian Assange — thinking that he was a bad guy,” Palin continued in the clip. “And I’ve learned a lot since then … He deserves a pardon.”
The conservative favorite went on to praise Assange for “what he has done in the name of real journalism, and that’s getting to the bottom of issues that the public really needs to hear about and benefit from.”
It’s a 180-degree turnaround from the Republican stance of 12 years ago, when GOP stalwarts vilified Assange for what they saw as a dirty campaign trick.
“Hacking strikes at the heart of our democracy,” Long Island Rep. Peter King, a top McCain-Palin surrogate, said at the time. “You can’t go invading someone’s privacy that way.”
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But since then — and particularly after Wikileaks published material that embarrassed Hillary Clinton and the Democrats in 2016 — some conservatives have developed a strange new respect for Assange, who faces espionage charges for his release of secret American military documents in 2010.
President Trump, who heaped praise on Assange during his 2016 presidential campaign, is reportedly mulling a pardon.
Palin’s plea for mercy was first published on the Gateway Pundit website.


newyorkpost--2020-12-19--Colt McCoy is imperfect choice after hellacious Giants week

Joe Judge choosing Colt McCoy on Sunday night against the Browns instead of Daniel Jones feels like one of those damned-if-you-do damned if you don ’ t situations .
It is the right call , if only because Judge saw the need to protect his young franchise quarterback from himself and live to fight another day with him … and hindsight being 20/20 , if he had sat Jones last week , he likely would have had him available for this week .
Washington coach Mike Shanahan once left a hobbled Robert Griffin III in too long in a 2012 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of turning to backup Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter or sooner , and his rookie franchise quarterback required reconstructive knee surgery and was never the same again .
“ I ’ ll probably second-guess myself when you take a look at the second half — should have I done it earlier ?
I think you always do that , especially after you don ’ t win , ” Shanahan said after that game .
Jones suffered a second injury , to his left ankle , because he could not protect himself adequately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And if the Cardinals could sack him six times , and since he would not be any more of a threat to use his legs as a weapon with Myles Garrett and Olivier Vernon bearing down on him , it made absolutely no sense not to keep him out of harm ’ s way .
Good for Judge and the medical team to err on the side of caution and resist temptation to try mortgage the future for the present in an attempt to steal the franchise ’ s first playoff berth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than never .
So the desperate Giants will try to upset the desperate Browns with McCoy at quarterback , with their shutdown corner , James Bradberry , in quarantine , with their offensive coordinator , Jason Garrett , in quarantine as well , with 2019 Browns coach Freddie Kitchens calling the plays for McCoy .
Judge doesn ’ t subscribe to the theory of the “ revenge game , ” but McCoy was pushed into oblivion after his 6-15 record under Eric Mangini and Pat Shurmur when the Browns drafted Brandon Weeden in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Kitchens was fired as Browns coach following a 6-10 finish last season .
This will be McCoy ’ s fifth start in the past five seasons .
The Browns ’ -6.5 betting line , if nothing else , tells us that this isn ’ t quite the Mission : Impossible that Giants-Perfect Patriots was in Super Bowl XLII , or certainly not Jets-Colts in Super Bowl III .
But for the Colt McCoy Giants to have any chance to reclaim first place , should the Dwayne Haskins Washington Football Team lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , game , Big Blue will need to play a Déjà Blue game akin to their shocking upset of the Seahawks in Seattle .
The imperfect team will have to play the perfect game on Sunday night .
In the battle of rookie head coaches , Kevin Stefanski will be fielding an explosive offense driven more by its Nick Chubb-Kareem Hunt smashmouth assault than by Baker Mayfield , and Judge will not .
And that ’ s with an Evan Engram ( calf ) who showed up as questionable on the Friday injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giants beyond the most pressing one at quarterback : Are you a team resilient and tough enough mentally and physically to defend MetLife Stadium from a formidable team pushing to turn back the clock to a proud time in its franchise ’ s long-forgotten storied history ?
A team that last played a playoff game on Jan. 5 , 2003 ?
A team that hasn ’ t won a playoff game since Bill Belichick and Vinny Testaverde beat Bill Parcells and the Patriots on Jan. 1 , 1995 ?
Are you the team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the playoffs should you win the NFC Least , or will this turn out to be one of those it-was-fun-while-it-lasted memories ?
Can you remember how to be the team that slayed Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll , or are you the Not Ready for Prime Time Players no one expected to amount to anything this season ?
The onus is on defensive coordinator Patrick Graham to figure out a way to keep the game from getting out of hand so McCoy is not forced to play catch-up .
It will be McCoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than win it , and he will require help from his offensive line to open holes for Wayne Gallman and Alfred Morris .
“ Freddie is going to step in and do a good job … we ’ ll be fine , ” McCoy said Friday .
McCoy ’ s teammates love him .
They profess their unwavering belief in him .
New playcaller .
Backup quarterback .
For Giants fans forever drinking out of a half-full Big Blue glass , the hope against hope is Colt McCoy can somehow be Jeff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colt Dimes .
More likely , Colt Nickels & Dimes .

Joe Judge choosing Colt McCoy on Sunday night against the Browns instead of Daniel Jones feels like one of those damned-if-you-do damned if you don’t situations.
It is the right call, if only because Judge saw the need to protect his young franchise quarterback from himself and live to fight another day with him … and hindsight being 20/20, if he had sat Jones last week, he likely would have had him available for this week.
Washington coach Mike Shanahan once left a hobbled Robert Griffin III in too long in a 2012 wild-card playoff loss to the Seahawks instead of turning to backup Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter or sooner, and his rookie franchise quarterback required reconstructive knee surgery and was never the same again.
“I’ll probably second-guess myself when you take a look at the second half — should have I done it earlier? I think you always do that, especially after you don’t win,” Shanahan said after that game.
Jones suffered a second injury, to his left ankle, because he could not protect himself adequately on a hamstrung right leg last Sunday.
And if the Cardinals could sack him six times, and since he would not be any more of a threat to use his legs as a weapon with Myles Garrett and Olivier Vernon bearing down on him, it made absolutely no sense not to keep him out of harm’s way.
Good for Judge and the medical team to err on the side of caution and resist temptation to try mortgage the future for the present in an attempt to steal the franchise’s first playoff berth since the 2016 season. Better late than never.
Colt McCoy Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
So the desperate Giants will try to upset the desperate Browns with McCoy at quarterback, with their shutdown corner, James Bradberry, in quarantine, with their offensive coordinator, Jason Garrett, in quarantine as well, with 2019 Browns coach Freddie Kitchens calling the plays for McCoy.
Judge doesn’t subscribe to the theory of the “revenge game,” but McCoy was pushed into oblivion after his 6-15 record under Eric Mangini and Pat Shurmur when the Browns drafted Brandon Weeden in the first round of the 2012 draft, and Kitchens was fired as Browns coach following a 6-10 finish last season. This will be McCoy’s fifth start in the past five seasons.
The Browns’ -6.5 betting line, if nothing else, tells us that this isn’t quite the Mission: Impossible that Giants-Perfect Patriots was in Super Bowl XLII, or certainly not Jets-Colts in Super Bowl III.
But for the Colt McCoy Giants to have any chance to reclaim first place, should the Dwayne Haskins Washington Football Team lose to the Seahawks in their 1 p.m, game, Big Blue will need to play a Déjà Blue game akin to their shocking upset of the Seahawks in Seattle.
The imperfect team will have to play the perfect game on Sunday night.
In the battle of rookie head coaches, Kevin Stefanski will be fielding an explosive offense driven more by its Nick Chubb-Kareem Hunt smashmouth assault than by Baker Mayfield, and Judge will not. And that’s with an Evan Engram (calf) who showed up as questionable on the Friday injury report.
There are questions for the Giants beyond the most pressing one at quarterback:
Are you a team resilient and tough enough mentally and physically to defend MetLife Stadium from a formidable team pushing to turn back the clock to a proud time in its franchise’s long-forgotten storied history? A team that last played a playoff game on Jan. 5, 2003? A team that hasn’t won a playoff game since Bill Belichick and Vinny Testaverde beat Bill Parcells and the Patriots on Jan. 1, 1995?
Are you the team that nobody will want to see in the playoffs should you win the NFC Least, or will this turn out to be one of those it-was-fun-while-it-lasted memories?
Can you remember how to be the team that slayed Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll, or are you the Not Ready for Prime Time Players no one expected to amount to anything this season?
The onus is on defensive coordinator Patrick Graham to figure out a way to keep the game from getting out of hand so McCoy is not forced to play catch-up. It will be McCoy’s job to manage the game rather than win it, and he will require help from his offensive line to open holes for Wayne Gallman and Alfred Morris.
“Freddie is going to step in and do a good job … we’ll be fine,” McCoy said Friday.
McCoy’s teammates love him. They profess their unwavering belief in him. New playcaller. Backup quarterback. For Giants fans forever drinking out of a half-full Big Blue glass, the hope against hope is Colt McCoy can somehow be Jeff Hostetler in Super Bowl XXV. Or Colt Dimes. More likely, Colt Nickels & Dimes.


newyorkpost--2020-12-19--Israel kicks off COVID vaccine drive with Netanyahu getting first dose

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TEL HASHOMER , Israel – Israel kicked off a coronavirus vaccination drive on Saturday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invoking the Bible and the 1969 lunar landing as he got the country ’ s first injection .
Shipments of the Pfizer vaccines began arriving in Israel last week .
Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines are on order .
Israel expects to have enough doses by the year ’ s end for the 20 % of its population most prone to COVID-19 complications .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intend to get vaccinated , officials have sought to stave off what they deem “ fake news ” about possibly perilous side-effects .
Netanyahu said he was being vaccinated first in order to encourage others .
Doffing his suit jacket and rolling up a sleeve , he told reporters his was “ a strong hand and an outstretched arm ” – a play on the Book of Exodus ’ description of God ’ s power .
With the procedure at Sheba Medical Center over , Netanyahu paraphrased astronaut Neil Armstrong ’ s first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a small jab for a man , a huge step for the health of us all .
May this be this successful .
Go out and get vaccinated !
” Israel , with a population of 9 million , has reported 372,401 coronavirus cases and 3,070 deaths .
It has imposed two national lockdowns and may soon order curbs on high-contagion areas .
Netanyahu has self-isolated three times after exposure to carriers .

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TEL HASHOMER, Israel – Israel kicked off a coronavirus vaccination drive on Saturday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invoking the Bible and the 1969 lunar landing as he got the country’s first injection.
Shipments of the Pfizer vaccines began arriving in Israel last week. Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines are on order. Israel expects to have enough doses by the year’s end for the 20% of its population most prone to COVID-19 complications.
With polls finding that around two-third of Israelis intend to get vaccinated, officials have sought to stave off what they deem “fake news” about possibly perilous side-effects.
Netanyahu said he was being vaccinated first in order to encourage others. Doffing his suit jacket and rolling up a sleeve, he told reporters his was “a strong hand and an outstretched arm” – a play on the Book of Exodus’ description of God’s power.
With the procedure at Sheba Medical Center over, Netanyahu paraphrased astronaut Neil Armstrong’s first words on the moon:
“That was a small jab for a man, a huge step for the health of us all. May this be this successful. Go out and get vaccinated!”
Israel, with a population of 9 million, has reported 372,401 coronavirus cases and 3,070 deaths. It has imposed two national lockdowns and may soon order curbs on high-contagion areas. Netanyahu has self-isolated three times after exposure to carriers.


newyorkpost--2020-12-19--The Rangers’ likely roster as NHL hurdles remain

There is the critical outstanding issue of whether Canadian health ...

Regarding 2020-21:
1. Training camps are set to open en masse on Jan. 3, with Dec. 31 the date for the seven teams that did not qualify for the 2020 Stanley Cup tournament. The season opener is scheduled for Jan. 13.
But those dates are subject to modification, if the NHL’s talks with Canadian provincial health agencies do not yield an agreement under which the seven clubs north of the border would be able to play the season out of their home cities. Talks continued Saturday.
If the league is required to move the seven teams into a hub in Edmonton for at least the first weeks of the 56-game schedule, or relocate the Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Senators, Jets, Flames, Oilers and Canucks to sites in the United States, the starting dates likely would be pushed back.
The league has scheduled a Board of Governors meeting for Sunday afternoon.
2. Details of transition rules will be spelled out to NHL general managers on another conference call Sunday. But the intention is for clubs to carry taxi squads of four to six players, who would practice and travel with the varsity and, thus, would be subject to the same COVID-19-related protocols as the athletes on the roster.
Clubs, presumably, would be limited to promoting players to the NHL off the taxi squad, though the method for changing the taxi squad makeup through the year is unknown. It is also unknown whether clubs have the leeway to carry between four and six players on the taxi squad or whether the number will be fixed at four, five or six players. Players on the taxi squad will receive their full AHL salary.
3. The Post has confirmed that Yegor Rykov, in addition to Vitali Kravtsov, is committed to remaining in Russia for the entirety of the KHL season.
We have also confirmed that Tarmo Reunanen, the 22-year-old defenseman who has been playing in Finland, will be joining the Blueshirts for training camp.
4. The Rangers line up with Ryan Lindgren, Brendan Smith and Jack Johnson on the left side of the blue line. (Ouch.)
Reunanen, K’Andre Miller and Libor Hajek, who has been playing in the Czech Republic, will vie for spots. So too will 30-year-old free agent signee Anthony Bitetto, who played 51 games last year with the Jets.
Up front, figure 10 locks: Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider, Ryan Strome, Pavel Buchnevich, Filip Chytil, Kaapo Kakko, Alexis Lafreniere, Brendan Lemieux and Julien Gauthier.
That leaves Brett Howden, Morgan Barron, Kevin Rooney, Phil DiGiuseppe, Colin Blackwell, Tim Gettinger, Justin Richards, Austin Rueschhoff and Patrick Khodorenko, who should compete for spots on the varsity and taxi squad.
Keith Kinkaid would all but surely be the taxi-squad goaltender. The Rangers will want 22-year-old Tyler Wall, who signed out of Massachusetts-Lowell in May, to get games.
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5. Question: Factoring in that the AHL is, (A) not scheduled to open its season until at least Feb. 5, and (B) NHL taxi squads will include four to six players who would normally be the top players in the league, will there be debates about whether a young player’s development would be best served by practicing or by playing games in a diluted AHL?
If recalls are restricted to those on the taxi squad, that obviously becomes a significant element in the decision-making process.
6. It is unclear whether the NHL is instituting a COVID-19 restricted list, apart from regular injured reserve, what regulations would govern it and how it would affect the cap. Would a virus-related recall be calculated differently under the cap than a normal-course recall?
7. Players have the opportunity to opt out of the season, with their contracts tolled (rolling over) for the year.
Players are deferring 10 percent of their pay this season, with escrow set at 20 percent. Next season, there is no deferral, with an anticipated 18 percent escrow hit. In 2022-23, escrow is reduced to 10 percent. It decreases to six percent thereafter (without deferral) for the final three seasons of the collective bargaining agreement.
Players opting out for non-medical reasons, or choosing to do so, “voluntarily,” as per the pending agreement, must notify their teams no later than seven days before the opening of their team’s camp. That’s a Dec. 24 deadline for the 2020 non-tournament teams and Dec. 27 for players on the remaining 24 clubs.
Might a player opt out for financial reasons so he takes home significantly more on the next year or two of his deal? Mets right-hander Marcus Stroman opted out of 2020 once he accrued enough service time to become eligible for free agency following the season. Stroman remained with the Mets, signing the club’s $18.9 million qualifying offer.
Is there a Stroman-esque player in the NHL?


newyorkpost--2020-12-19--Prince Charles’ wife Camilla to appear on Britain’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

Meghan Markle isn ’ t the only royal who wants to be on air .
Prince Charles ’ wife , @ @ @ @ @ Cornwall , is such a fan of Britain ’ s “ Strictly Come Dancing ” @ @ @ @ @ Dancing With the Stars ” – that she taped two pre-recorded clips that were to @ @ @ @ @ Duchess is said to be a mega-fan of the show and has voted for her @ @ @ @ @ had her team alert producers .
“ [ Her team ] said she would be @ @ @ @ @ so when they asked her to film a cameo for the final , she leaped @ @ @ @ @ a source told the Sun .
“ Camilla said her dream was always to appear @ @ @ @ @ protocol probably wouldn ’ t allow it.
” Camilla ’ s segments will appear on @ @ @ @ @ and has praised the show for cheering up the nation during the pandemic .

Meghan Markle isn’t the only royal who wants to be on air.
Prince Charles’ wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is such a fan of Britain’s “Strictly Come Dancing” – a version of “Dancing With the Stars” – that she taped two pre-recorded clips that were to air Saturday evening.
The Duchess is said to be a mega-fan of the show and has voted for her favorite dancer every week, had her team alert producers.
“[Her team] said she would be happy to do anything, so when they asked her to film a cameo for the final, she leaped at the chance,” a source told the Sun.
“Camilla said her dream was always to appear on the series but royal protocol probably wouldn’t allow it.”
Camilla’s segments will appear on the finale of the show and has praised the show for cheering up the nation during the pandemic.


newyorkpost--2020-12-19--Staten Island teachers, parents protest mandatory COVID vaccines

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They ’ re not anti-vaccine , they just don ’ t want a COVID-19 shot to be required for students or teachers to attend school .
That was the message that about 50 protesters on Staten Island sent Saturday to the United Federation of Teachers .
They carried signs that read “ Say no to tyranny ” and “ Mandates violate human rights , ” and chanted “ My body , my choice , ” — a slogan of the abortion rights movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comply !
” Right now , there ’ s no mandate for students or teachers to get vaccinated for the coronavirus .
The protesters want to make sure it stays that way and made clear they don ’ t trust UFT President Michael Mulgrew to fight one .
“ We ’ re not anti-vax , ” said Caterina Gelardi , 24 , a member of NY Teachers for Choice , which sponsored the demonstration .
“ However , we are against the mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine .
We believe that as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to choose.
” The group is also opposed to on-site testing in schools .
“ Medical procedures should never be performed on a child without a parent present , ” Gelardi said .
“ This must stop and it must end now.
” She also suggested the federal government ’ s “ Operation Warp Speed ” program to develop a vaccine meant the vaccine might not be safe because it was rushed .
Jamie Melisi , 37 , who has a 7-year-old in public school , stated that parents wouldn ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor ’ s office without accompanying them , and schools shouldn ’ t be allowed to treat kids without parents present .
“ They do not own our children , ” Melisi said .
“ We have our rights as parents.
” NY Teachers for Choice is also circulating a petition that opposes a vaccine mandate for educators that lawmakers could propose in January and claims lawmakers “ are making decisions based on Big Pharmaceutical influenced lobbying instead of the health and well-being of constituents , teachers , families and children.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday afternoon .

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They’re not anti-vaccine, they just don’t want a COVID-19 shot to be required for students or teachers to attend school.
That was the message that about 50 protesters on Staten Island sent Saturday to the United Federation of Teachers.
They carried signs that read “Say no to tyranny” and “Mandates violate human rights,” and chanted “My body, my choice,” — a slogan of the abortion rights movement — and “We don’t comply!”
Right now, there’s no mandate for students or teachers to get vaccinated for the coronavirus. The protesters want to make sure it stays that way and made clear they don’t trust UFT President Michael Mulgrew to fight one.
“We’re not anti-vax,” said Caterina Gelardi, 24, a member of NY Teachers for Choice, which sponsored the demonstration. “However, we are against the mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine. We believe that as an American, you should have the right to choose.”
The group is also opposed to on-site testing in schools. “Medical procedures should never be performed on a child without a parent present,” Gelardi said. “This must stop and it must end now.”
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She also suggested the federal government’s “Operation Warp Speed” program to develop a vaccine meant the vaccine might not be safe because it was rushed.
Jamie Melisi, 37, who has a 7-year-old in public school, stated that parents wouldn’t be allowed to drop kids off at a doctor’s office without accompanying them, and schools shouldn’t be allowed to treat kids without parents present.
“They do not own our children,” Melisi said. “We have our rights as parents.”
NY Teachers for Choice is also circulating a petition that opposes a vaccine mandate for educators that lawmakers could propose in January and claims lawmakers “are making decisions based on Big Pharmaceutical influenced lobbying instead of the health and well-being of constituents, teachers, families and children.”
The petition had more than 16,000 signatures by Saturday afternoon.


newyorkpost--2020-12-19--$32 million in fake Viagra, Dior busted by customs officials in LA

One of NYC ’ s poshest private schools is in an uproar ...

U.S. Customs officials in Los Angeles scored a huge haul this week when it busted three shipping containers full of counterfeit goods arriving from China.
Among the stash were “more than one million erectile dysfunction pills, footwear, belts, purses and headphones” according to a statement from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Included in the footwear haul were thousands of lucrative faux Air Jordans for Dior which retail for $2,000.
The agency noted the merchandise had a street value of over $32 million.
“Criminals are exploiting e-commerce platforms to sell counterfeit and often dangerous goods to unwitting holiday shoppers,” Carlos C. Martel, CBP director of field operations in Los Angeles, said in the statement.
This year over $1.3 billion in fake goods have been seized by the government.


newyorkpost--2020-12-19--Uproar at NYC’s posh Dalton School after faculty issues 8-page anti-racism manifesto

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One of NYC’s poshest private schools is in an uproar over an anti-racist manifesto signed by dozens of faculty members with a sweeping list of demands.
The Dalton School — which boasts stars Anderson Cooper, Christian Slater and Claire Danes as alumni — is wrestling with eight pages of “proposals” to overhaul the staffing, curriculum and treatment of black students.
Yearly tuition for grades K-12 at the Upper East Side institution is $54,180 a year.
The proposals — first reported this week by The Naked Dollar blog — grew out of the George Floyd police-brutality protests and long-simmering student complaints of racism at the prestigious school.
But some parents say the backlash has become oppressive.
“My ancestors experienced white supremacy by being slaughtered,” a Jewish parent told The Post. “The idea that being white automatically means you are privileged or a white supremacist is ridiculous. My child comes from people who had to fight for everything they got.
“It’s just about skin color now.”
Those who disagree remain silent, the insider said. “Parents are terrified to speak up for fear of retribution. Parents are acting like spineless wimps.”
One Dalton father, who said he’s removed his children from the school as a result of the manifesto, said Dalton “has totally failed in its mission to uplift the very people it professes to help.
“It’s completely absurd and a total step backwards,” the father, who did not want to be identified, told the Post.
“This supposed anti-racist agenda is asking everyone to look at black kids and treat them differently because of the color of their skin,” he said. “The school is more focused on virtue-signaling this nonsense than it is in actually helping students of color. More parents are going to be pulling their kids out.”
The wide-ranging faculty demands include:
Hiring 12 full-time diversity officers, and multiple psychologists to support students “coping with race-based traumatic stress.”
Assigning a staffer dedicated to black students who have “complaints or face disciplinary action,” and a full-time advocate to help black kids “navigate a predominantly white institution.”
Paying the student debt of black staffers upon hiring them.
Requiring courses that focus on “Black liberation” and “challenges to white supremacy.”
Compensating any student of color who appears in Dalton promotional material.
Abolishing high-level academic courses by 2023 if the performance of black students is not on par with non-blacks.
Requiring “anti-racism” statements from all staffers.
Overhauling the entire curriculum, reading lists and student plays to reflect diversity and social justice themes.
Divesting from companies that “criminalize or dehumanize” black people, including private prisons and tech firms that manufacture police equipment or weapons.
Donating 50 percent of all fundraising dollars to NYC public schools if Dalton is not representative of the city in terms of gender, race, socioeconomic background, and immigration status by 2025.
Dalton officials said the document is just “a set of thought-starters created last summer by a group of faculty and staff responding to Dalton’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist institution.
“The school does not support all the language or actions it contains.” it added.
“Dalton’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism is grounded in our deep appreciation for the dignity of all community members, an understanding of differing life backgrounds, empathy for one another, and the ability to engage and listen with respect across differences,” the school said in a statement to The Post.
But Naked Dollar blogger Scott Johnston, who first revealed the manifesto Thursday, said of the demands: “Dalton’s teachers are refusing to come back until they are met.”
The Dalton spokesman rebutted, “We’re expecting all teachers to return after winter break.”
Johnston — the author of “Campusland,” a humorous novel about the “woke” college climate — said the “meltdown” at Dalton reflects the angst and self-imposed guilt of elite private schools across the country.
“This isn’t just Dalton, but one of the most extreme examples,” he told The Post. “There’s a rituatualistic self-abasement these private schools feel they have to subject themselves to.”
Sources told Johnston that Dalton kids were made to watch a PBS video called Being 12, in which “white kids are shamed for the sin of their skin color and told they are complicit in perpetuating racism.”
A Dalton fourth-grade play featured a role for a “Racist Cop,” Johnston reported, adding that the faculty petition includes a demand that every school play have anti-racist narratives. “I’m told even ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is out these days. It’s a white man trying to save a black man. Can’t have that sort of racial paternalizing.”
In revealing the turmoil, Johnston wrote, “The rich parents play the game. They go along with every progressive fad conjured up by the administration and faculty. Many embrace them.”
But the Dalton parent who spoke to The Post predicted that 30 to 40 percent of parents of kids in the Class of 2025 will pull them out of the school and transfer them as a result of the manifesto.
Making the situation more tense, some Dalton parents are fuming over the school’s resistance to reopening classrooms since the COVID-19 outbreak, remaining fully remote while other private and public schools have resumed some or all in-person instruction.
“We are, in short, frustrated and confused and better hope to understand the school’s thought processes behind the virtual model it has adopted,” a group of parents describing themselves as physicians wrote in a letter to head of school Jim Best, Bloomberg reported in early October.
A petition signed by more than 70 lower-school parents asked for the return of on-campus classes, Bloomberg reported. “Zoom-school is not Dalton,” it said.
But that petition was seen by some as racist because faculty of color were more likely to live in the outer boroughs or neighborhoods with high rates of COVID-19.
Dalton announced last month that it will offer campus instruction as well as remote instruction in January.


newyorkpost--2020-12-19--Fauci recommends Trump eventually receive COVID-19 vaccine

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Dr. Anthony Fauci @ @ @ @ @ of whether President Trump should receive one of the new coronavirus vaccines .
Trump has @ @ @ @ @ and recovered from , coronavirus infections , as have much of his inner circle .
@ @ @ @ @ to get vaccinated and I had recommended publicly that both he and vice president Pence @ @ @ @ @ Fauci told a CNN panel which included US Surgeon General Jerome Adams .
Fauci was @ @ @ @ @ Trump decided to do was a “ personal choice , ” and it would be @ @ @ @ @ his physicians.
” Trump may still have residual antibodies left from his coronavirus treatment in @ @ @ @ @ Vice President Pence and top congressional leaders publicly took coronavirus vaccines Friday , in an @ @ @ @ @ among Americans in the treatment .
“ I didn ’ t feel a thing .
@ @ @ @ @ told staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after getting the jab .

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Dr. Anthony Fauci weighed in on the question of whether President Trump should receive one of the new coronavirus vaccines.
Trump has already tested positive for, and recovered from, coronavirus infections, as have much of his inner circle.
“Ultimately he might want to get vaccinated and I had recommended publicly that both he and vice president Pence ultimately get vaccinated,” Fauci told a CNN panel which included US Surgeon General Jerome Adams.
Fauci was quick to stress that whatever Trump decided to do was a “personal choice,” and it would be “between the president and his physicians.”
Trump may still have residual antibodies left from his coronavirus treatment in October, Fauci added.
Vice President Pence and top congressional leaders publicly took coronavirus vaccines Friday, in an effort to build up confidence among Americans in the treatment.
“I didn’t feel a thing. Well done,” Pence told staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after getting the jab.
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newyorkpost--2020-12-19--Salvation Army searching for mystery man who gave $1K instead of buying iPhone

One New Yorker proved that giving to charity was a better gift than treating himself to a new iPhone — and now the Salvation Army wants to find him and say thanks .
Holiday bell ringers manning the group ’ s new giant red kettle outside the Meatpacking District Apple store were stunned on Dec. 7 , when a man walked up and handed a volunteer an envelope stuffed with $ 1,020 , a touching handwritten note and a mask .
“ Dear Salvation Army , I walked into the Apple Store today to buy a new phone , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw your kettle and I was reminded of those in need .
It was very cold and windy outside .
I am lucky I have a warm home .
I have hot food .
I even have an iPhone from 2017 that works perfectly well .
2020 has been a hard year for millions of families .
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The iPhone was going to be $ 999 .
I also planned to visit Starbucks next door .
I should go without both this Christmas season .
Please accept this $ 1,020 and put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here is a new mask my wife made for a friend .
I consider Salvation Army a friend to New York.
” Tim Hayes , who built the aluminum kettle — the biggest in the world , at 32 feet tall and 16 feet wide , and weighing about 1,300 pounds — was handed the donation by the gray-haired , “ typical New Yorker ” in his 40s or 50s , who wished him “ Merry Christmas.
” “ I thought it was fantastic , ” Hayes said .
“ That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York — there are people who do that.
” It couldn ’ t have come at a better time , as donations at the iconic smaller kettles around the city are down about 35 percent this year — while need is up some 150 percent.Like most things in 2020 , that ’ s linked to the pandemic .
“ This year we have far fewer kettles out , combined with lower foot traffic , ” said Rebecca Smith , who runs the Salvation Army ’ s fundraising department for Greater New York , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers in Manhattan .
The organization started the annual Red Kettle drive in 1891 as a way to raise money for meals for the homeless on Christmas Eve .
The Salvation Army normally serves about 3.5 million meals to New Yorkers every year , but that number jumped to 6.5 million meals in the wake of the pandemic .
The Apple Store good Samaritan ’ s donation , said Smith — who was first to open the envelope — “ will provide 430 meals .
That ’ s a lot of bellies that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his generosity.
” She ’ s seen a lot of “ interesting ” contributions come in through the kettles over the years , including wedding rings and gold nuggets .
“ But this was such a touching note .
We were nearly brought to tears , ” said Smith , adding that the donations also help buy gifts for homeless children .
“ It ’ s such a generous gift in such a difficult year .
We ’ re so , so grateful.
” That ’ s why , a Salvation Army representative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love to find the donor and thank them.
” They would also love for Apple to respond — perhaps by giving the person a new phone or matching his donation and spurring customers to donate as well .
Added Hayes : “ I ‘ m really happy the big kettle is doing what it was intended to do — inspire people — and I hope it inspires others.
” To donate to the Salvation Army : give.salvationarmyusa.org or text GiantRedKettle to 41444 .

One New Yorker proved that giving to charity was a better gift than treating himself to a new iPhone — and now the Salvation Army wants to find him and say thanks.
Holiday bell ringers manning the group’s new giant red kettle outside the Meatpacking District Apple store were stunned on Dec. 7, when a man walked up and handed a volunteer an envelope stuffed with $1,020, a touching handwritten note and a mask.
“Dear Salvation Army, I walked into the Apple Store today to buy a new phone,” the note said. “Then I saw your kettle and I was reminded of those in need. It was very cold and windy outside. I am lucky I have a warm home. I have hot food. I even have an iPhone from 2017 that works perfectly well. 2020 has been a hard year for millions of families . . . The iPhone was going to be $999. I also planned to visit Starbucks next door. I should go without both this Christmas season. Please accept this $1,020 and put it to better use. P.S. here is a new mask my wife made for a friend. I consider Salvation Army a friend to New York.”
Tim Hayes, who built the aluminum kettle — the biggest in the world, at 32 feet tall and 16 feet wide, and weighing about 1,300 pounds — was handed the donation by the gray-haired, “typical New Yorker” in his 40s or 50s, who wished him “Merry Christmas.”
“I thought it was fantastic,” Hayes said. “That’s one of the magical things about New York — there are people who do that.”
It couldn’t have come at a better time, as donations at the iconic smaller kettles around the city are down about 35 percent this year — while need is up some 150 percent.Like most things in 2020, that’s linked to the pandemic
.“This year we have far fewer kettles out, combined with lower foot traffic,” said Rebecca Smith, who runs the Salvation Army’s fundraising department for Greater New York, of the lack of tourists and office workers in Manhattan.
Note the anonymous donor left. facebook
The organization started the annual Red Kettle drive in 1891 as a way to raise money for meals for the homeless on Christmas Eve. The Salvation Army normally serves about 3.5 million meals to New Yorkers every year, but that number jumped to 6.5 million meals in the wake of the pandemic.
The Apple Store good Samaritan’s donation, said Smith — who was first to open the envelope — “will provide 430 meals. That’s a lot of bellies that are going to be full because of his generosity.”
She’s seen a lot of “interesting” contributions come in through the kettles over the years, including wedding rings and gold nuggets. “But this was such a touching note. We were nearly brought to tears,” said Smith, adding that the donations also help buy gifts for homeless children. “It’s such a generous gift in such a difficult year. We’re so, so grateful.”
That’s why, a Salvation Army representative told The Post, “We would love to find the donor and thank them.” They would also love for Apple to respond — perhaps by giving the person a new phone or matching his donation and spurring customers to donate as well.
Added Hayes: “I‘m really happy the big kettle is doing what it was intended to do — inspire people — and I hope it inspires others.”
To donate to the Salvation Army: give.salvationarmyusa.org or text GiantRedKettle to 41444.


newyorkpost--2020-12-19--Brazilian President Bolsonaro claims COVID vaccine could turn people into alligators

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Brazil ’ s president Jair Bolsonaro shocked even his staunchest supporters this week with an expletive-filled tirade against the COVID-19 vaccine , despite 7.1 million cases of the virus in the country and over 185,000 deaths .
“ I ’ m not going to get [ the vaccine ] .
Some say I ’ m setting a bad example .
Hey a–hole , oh idiot , what are you saying about the bad example , I already had the virus , I already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vaccine again ?
” Bolsonaro said in a speech captured by the news service UOL to a crowd in Porto Seguro .
Bolsonaro contracted COVID-19 earlier this year .
Brazil has registered two cases of reinfection and scientists are not sure how long antibodies last , according to the news site .
Bolsonaro then went on to slam American drug company Pfizer and it ’ s vaccine .
The company exempted itself from liability in case of side effects of the vaccine – which Bolsonaro said rhetorically could turn someone into an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liable .
“ And another thing that has to be made very clear , ” Bolsonaro charged .
“ There in the Pfizer contract , it is very clear that we ( Pfizer ) are not responsible for any side effect .
If you become an alligator , it is your problem .
… And what is worse , tampering with people ’ s immune systems .
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Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro shocked even his staunchest supporters this week with an expletive-filled tirade against the COVID-19 vaccine, despite 7.1 million cases of the virus in the country and over 185,000 deaths.
“I’m not going to get [the vaccine]. Some say I’m setting a bad example. Hey a–hole, oh idiot, what are you saying about the bad example, I already had the virus, I already have antibodies. Why should I get the vaccine again?” Bolsonaro said in a speech captured by the news service UOL to a crowd in Porto Seguro. Bolsonaro contracted COVID-19 earlier this year.
Brazil has registered two cases of reinfection and scientists are not sure how long antibodies last, according to the news site.
Bolsonaro then went on to slam American drug company Pfizer and its vaccine. The company exempted itself from liability in case of side effects of the vaccine – which Bolsonaro said rhetorically could turn someone into an alligator and they wouldn’t be liable.
“And another thing that has to be made very clear,” Bolsonaro charged. “There in the Pfizer contract, it is very clear that we (Pfizer) are not responsible for any side effect. If you become an alligator, it is your problem. … And what is worse, tampering with people’s immune systems.”


newyorkpost--2020-12-19--Steve Nash’s rotation plan for Nets is coming into focus

With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the floor , it ’ s ...

Steve Nash said he wanted to use the Nets’ preseason finale Friday against the Celtics to simulate the rotations that could be deployed to start the regular season this upcoming week.
And it appears the first-year coach has an idea of what he wants his second unit to look like.
In both preseason games, Jarrett Allen, Taurean Prince, Landry Shamet and Jeff Green were the first Nets to come off the bench. Though Caris LeVert missed the first preseason game against the Wizards with a minor knee issue, he was the sixth man on the floor Friday and provided the Nets with the spark they anticipated he could bring off the bench.
“We’ve got lots of depth, lots of options,” Nash said Friday in Boston. “[Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot] has been great in camp too. It’s hard to try to fit everyone in, lots of guys deserve to play but we feel pretty confident about our second unit. Whoever that is, it can change, it can be different guys, in different scenarios on different nights.
“We definitely feel like depth is a strength for us and those five guys who came in and relieved the first guys played very well.”
LeVert, in his fifth season with the Nets, is a starting-caliber player but has been tasked with captaining the second unit. After starting 31 of the 45 games he played in 2019-20, LeVert’s new role is a testament to how much deeper the Nets have become with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving expected to be in the lineup full-time.
The Nets received 52 points off the bench in their 113-89 rout of the Celtics on Friday. Nash seemingly settled into an 11-man rotation for a majority of the game, with Reggie Perry, Tyler Johnson and Bruce Brown receiving a few minutes each in the fourth quarter.
LeVert exploded for 18 points, which included going 2-for-3 from behind the arc, while Allen chipped in nine and Luwawu-Cabarrot recorded seven. Nash opted not to play Chris Chiozza, Rodions Kurucs and Jeremiah Martin. Chiozza and Kurucs saw a few minutes against the Wizards, but Martin has yet to play.
While Durant led all players on the floor with 25 points in 27 minutes, LeVert’s 18 points counted as the second most for Brooklyn. It’s widely expected that Durant and Irving will be the top scorers on the floor each and every night, but the Nets have made it clear that they expect the second unit’s contributions to be an X-factor.
It appears LeVert will be the unit’s anchor. Asked if his approach changes depending on who’s on the court with him, LeVert said he remains the same.
“For me, I just try to be in ‘Go’ mode all the time,” he said. “Attacking, whether that’s coming off a ball screen looking for guys, playing off the ball, being ready to catch and shoot or being ready to attack in transition. I’m always just aggressive and that’s going to be my role going forward, whether I’m starting or coming off the bench. I’m just aggressive trying to get guys involved, trying to get my own shot just trying to make winning plays out there.”
The Nets announced Saturday they exercised the two-way player conversion option on Reggie Perry.
Perry, the team’s 2020 second-round pick, appeared in both preseason games, combining for five points and nine rebounds.
Additionally, the Nets requested waivers on guards Chris Chiozza and Elie Okobo, as well as Paul Eboua. Chiozza, who played a few minutes in the first preseason game, then sat out Friday, signed a two-way contract with Brooklyn in January before re-signing earlier this month.
The Nets’ roster now sits at 17 players.


newyorkpost--2020-12-20--‘SNL’ Recap: Kristen Wiig Got A Robe For Christmas, And There’s A Brand New Joe Biden To Replace Jim

‘SNL’ Recap: Kristen Wiig Got A Robe For Christmas, And There’s A Brand New Joe Biden To Replace Jim Carrey

For the record , I noticed that more than a few people enjoyed last week ’ s episode of Saturday Night Live much more than I had , my boss among them .
Duly noted .
I ’ m pretty sure we ’ ll all be on the same page this weekend , though , right ?
It ’ s the final SNL of 2020 !
Star alum Kristen Wiig is back to host !
With musical guest and dance-pop queen Dua Lipa !
Let ’ s get to the recap !
What ’ s The Deal With The SNL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mike Pence received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on live TV on Friday , and by Saturday night , Beck Bennett was making fun of it , with multiple jokes choosing to take aim at Pence ’ s sexuality more than anything else .
But that ’ s not even the real point of this sketch , it turns out .
Instead , we ’ re treated to an interruption from Maya Rudolph as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris .
“ How ’ d you even get into the White House ?
” Bennett ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I got more votes !
” Cue wild audience from the live studio audience ( which is still getting paid $ 150 each to somehow bypass COVID-19 safety laws ?
sorry for the awfully pertinent digression ) .
Even more applause when she bitch-slaps him .
But then , with a Willy Wonka entrance , complete with the hobbling cane into a falling somersault introduction , here ’ s Alex Moffat as SNL ’ s brand-new Joe Biden !
“ Joe , you look different somehow , ” Bennett ’ s Pence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ m like Colonel Sanders .
Every time you see me , I look like a different guy , ” adding : “ There ’ s a good chance that this time next year , I ’ m going to be Mario Lopez.
” This should be enough for a LIVE FROM NEW YORK !
but wait , there ’ s more : Kate McKinnon returns once more as sweaty Rudy Giuliani , because kick him while he ’ s down ?
And Kenan Thompson has returned from his NBC sitcom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , wondering what his actual job was for the past four years .
It was Secretary of Housing and Urban Development .
For a former brain surgeon .
Yes , none of it makes sense in real life , either .
How Did The SNL Guest Host Kristen Wiig Do ?
This was Wiig ’ s fourth time hosting , but third properly ( she previously hosted the final SNL at Home episode this May over Zoom ) , and she was clearly delighted to be back in Studio 8H of 30 Rock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it is so nice to be home for the holidays.
” Wiig co-stars in the new Wonder Woman 1984 movie which comes out Christmas on HBO Max , but she also has two new babies this year for real ( twins ! )
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Rudolph and McKinnon came out to join Wiig on a personalized crazy 2020 rendition of “ My Favorite Things ” from The Sound of Music .
As for the rest of the show , you ’ re obviously wondering which of Wiig ’ s recurring characters recurred once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Target Lady during a COVID-19 Christmas !
Oh well .
No Gilly , either .
So it ’ s not all bad news .
Instead , the two characters she brought back were Mindy Grayson , the classic film actress who can not seem to get a handle on how to play the TV quiz show , “ Secret Word , ” as well as another character who can not handle the essential premise of a sketch , Sue , the lady who goes bonkers when she ’ s supposed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sketch ?
A parody of FX on Hulu ’ s A Teacher which imagined Ego Nwodim as the teacher not falling for any student ( while Wiig ’ s principal will more than make up for it ) .
Much better ?
Wiig ’ s turn as a fast-talking medic entertaining Army troops in Europe on Christmas Eve 1944 , who brings up “ the toughest guy in the unit ” ( Bowen Yang ) for a duet called “ Love Fight ” that time travels into the late 1980s/early 1990s , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the song , invites Dua Lipa into the mix for advanced choreography , while the troops all go with the flow .
“ Doing me wrong ain ’ t doing me right , ” indeed .
For you Home Alone fans , we ’ re treated to a never-before-seen deleted scene from the end of Home Alone 2 : Lost in New York , where Melissa Villaseñor as Kevin has a more realistic conversation with the homeless pigeon lady in Central Park ( Wiig ) about recognizing the wealth disparity between them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Kyle Mooney as Joe Pesci ’ s character , and Mikey Day as Daniel Stern ’ s ) a more bloody comeuppance than Kevin ever did .
And then there was the sketch imagining the morning after Christmas in Who-ville , where Day and Wiig play two Who parents who hooked up with The Grinch , much to the confusion of their kids .
I guess we ’ re supposed to believe Pete Davidson is sexy even when he ’ s The Grinch ?
Alrighty then .
What a weird week to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Was The Musical Guest ?
While several of this season ’ s musical guests have promoted new and upcoming tunes , this week ’ s guest , Dua Lipa , already is the belle of the pop music ball .
After winning Best New Artist at the 2019 Grammys , she scored a mega smash hit this year with “ Don ’ t Start Now.
” It won favorite pop/rock song at the 2020 American Music Awards , and is up for the top prizes ( best record , best song ) at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best pop solo performance .
Her second performance of the evening , “ Levitating , ” featured Madonna and Missy Elliott on the remix but not live on SNL .
Which Sketch Will We Be Sharing ?
I could see any of three sketches from above ( USO , Home Alone 2 , The Grinch ) getting some viral traction , but nothing hits as big a demographic as the “ Christmas Morning ” video , which depicts a typical family rapping about all their gifts , with their poor mom getting short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voiceover tag provided by Kenan Thompson implores all of us to be better to our moms this Christmas and get her more than just one gift .
Hint , hint .
If you don ’ t get the hint , I ’ m sure it ’ ll show up in your inbox or text messages as another hint .
We received not one , not two , but three visitors to the Weekend Update desk to round out 2020 .
First up , Chris Redd is back in the studio as Smokey Robinson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a paid Cameo message in which he pronounced Chanukah phonetically and claimed to not know the Jewish holiday .
So Redd ’ s Robinson was here to share what he has learned this week thanks to Internet research .
There ’ s a groaner from Michael Che about how he knows Jews since he ’ s “ in show business , ” but Redd delivers a few fun malapropisms .
Who ’ s in the mood for some monster ball soup ?
Also swinging by , Che ’ s friendly neighbor Willie ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ optimistic news about the COVID-19 vaccines , but ultimately provides TMI instead .
All of the guests sidled up on Che ’ s side this week .
Lastly , Landis Trotter ( Heidi Gardner ) , an Instagram influencer with 500K followers , whose holiday gift guide looks suspiciously full of sponsored ads .
Anyone want to play guinea pig and see if any of the four promo codes they provided for actual companies are real , and thus deeply truly SPONSORED ADS ?
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The final sketch of the night aired at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a nurse who decided to come home as a last-minute surprise since she ’ d just gotten vaccinated , and everyone else in the family ( Punkie Johnson , Bennett , Villasenor ) is excited to surprise Pops ( Moffat ) , but Aunt Sue ( Wiig ) obviously loves surprises too much and will bust through windows and walls and fall down chimneys out of excitement trying not to spill the secret .
A classic recurring character isn ’ t a traditional choice for the final sketch , but hey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Episode ’ s MVP ?
Wiig was the star of her show , obviously , but among the current cast , the obvious MVP for the episode was Alex Moffat .
He had the toughest role of the evening as the surprise new pick to portray President-elect Biden , and carried it off well , plus centered two other sketches in leadership roles ( as an Army general and a family patriarch ) .
They said on Weekend Update it was their last show of the Trump presidency , so see you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McCarthy works the comedy beat for his own digital newspaper , The Comic ’ s Comic ; before that , for actual newspapers .
Based in NYC but will travel anywhere for the scoop : Ice cream or news .
He also tweets @ thecomicscomic and podcasts half-hour episodes with comedians revealing origin stories : The Comic ’ s Comic Presents Last Things First .

For the record, I noticed that more than a few people enjoyed last week’s episode of Saturday Night Live much more than I had, my boss among them. Duly noted. I’m pretty sure we’ll all be on the same page this weekend, though, right? It’s the final SNL of 2020! Star alum Kristen Wiig is back to host! With musical guest and dance-pop queen Dua Lipa! Let’s get to the recap!
What’s The Deal With The SNL Cold Open for 12/19/20?
Vice President Mike Pence received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on live TV on Friday, and by Saturday night, Beck Bennett was making fun of it, with multiple jokes choosing to take aim at Pence’s sexuality more than anything else. But that’s not even the real point of this sketch, it turns out.
Instead, we’re treated to an interruption from Maya Rudolph as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. “How’d you even get into the White House?” Bennett’s Pence asks. Her reply? “I got more votes!” Cue wild audience from the live studio audience (which is still getting paid $150 each to somehow bypass COVID-19 safety laws? sorry for the awfully pertinent digression). Even more applause when she bitch-slaps him.
But then, with a Willy Wonka entrance, complete with the hobbling cane into a falling somersault introduction, here’s Alex Moffat as SNL’s brand-new Joe Biden!
“Joe, you look different somehow,” Bennett’s Pence notes, to which Mofffat-as-Biden replies, “I’m like Colonel Sanders. Every time you see me, I look like a different guy,” adding: “There’s a good chance that this time next year, I’m going to be Mario Lopez.”
This should be enough for a LIVE FROM NEW YORK! but wait, there’s more: Kate McKinnon returns once more as sweaty Rudy Giuliani, because kick him while he’s down? And Kenan Thompson has returned from his NBC sitcom tapings, here as Dr. Ben Carson, wondering what his actual job was for the past four years. It was Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. For a former brain surgeon. Yes, none of it makes sense in real life, either.
How Did The SNL Guest Host Kristen Wiig Do?
This was Wiig’s fourth time hosting, but third properly (she previously hosted the final SNL at Home episode this May over Zoom), and she was clearly delighted to be back in Studio 8H of 30 Rock. “I consider this home, and it is so nice to be home for the holidays.” Wiig co-stars in the new Wonder Woman 1984 movie which comes out Christmas on HBO Max, but she also has two new babies this year for real (twins!). Rudolph and McKinnon came out to join Wiig on a personalized crazy 2020 rendition of “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music.
As for the rest of the show, you’re obviously wondering which of Wiig’s recurring characters recurred once more.
Surprisingly enough, no take on the Target Lady during a COVID-19 Christmas! Oh well.
No Gilly, either. So it’s not all bad news.
Instead, the two characters she brought back were Mindy Grayson, the classic film actress who cannot seem to get a handle on how to play the TV quiz show, “Secret Word,” as well as another character who cannot handle the essential premise of a sketch, Sue, the lady who goes bonkers when she’s supposed to keep a secret.
The least effective sketch? A parody of FX on Hulu’s A Teacher which imagined Ego Nwodim as the teacher not falling for any student (while Wiig’s principal will more than make up for it).
Much better? Wiig’s turn as a fast-talking medic entertaining Army troops in Europe on Christmas Eve 1944, who brings up “the toughest guy in the unit” (Bowen Yang) for a duet called “Love Fight” that time travels into the late 1980s/early 1990s, has Wiig and Yang switch gender roles in the song, invites Dua Lipa into the mix for advanced choreography, while the troops all go with the flow. “Doing me wrong ain’t doing me right,” indeed.
For you Home Alone fans, we’re treated to a never-before-seen deleted scene from the end of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, where Melissa Villaseñor as Kevin has a more realistic conversation with the homeless pigeon lady in Central Park (Wiig) about recognizing the wealth disparity between them, and the pigeon lady gives the goons (Kyle Mooney as Joe Pesci’s character, and Mikey Day as Daniel Stern’s) a more bloody comeuppance than Kevin ever did.
And then there was the sketch imagining the morning after Christmas in Who-ville, where Day and Wiig play two Who parents who hooked up with The Grinch, much to the confusion of their kids. I guess we’re supposed to believe Pete Davidson is sexy even when he’s The Grinch? Alrighty then. What a weird week to NOT include Jim Carrey.
How Relevant Was The Musical Guest?
While several of this season’s musical guests have promoted new and upcoming tunes, this week’s guest, Dua Lipa, already is the belle of the pop music ball. After winning Best New Artist at the 2019 Grammys, she scored a mega smash hit this year with “Don’t Start Now.” It won favorite pop/rock song at the 2020 American Music Awards, and is up for the top prizes (best record, best song) at the 2021 Grammys, as well as best pop solo performance.
Her second performance of the evening, “Levitating,” featured Madonna and Missy Elliott on the remix but not live on SNL.
Which Sketch Will We Be Sharing?
I could see any of three sketches from above (USO, Home Alone 2, The Grinch) getting some viral traction, but nothing hits as big a demographic as the “Christmas Morning” video, which depicts a typical family rapping about all their gifts, with their poor mom getting short shrift which just a robe.
A voiceover tag provided by Kenan Thompson implores all of us to be better to our moms this Christmas and get her more than just one gift. Hint, hint. If you don’t get the hint, I’m sure it’ll show up in your inbox or text messages as another hint.
Who Stopped By Weekend Update?
We received not one, not two, but three visitors to the Weekend Update desk to round out 2020.
First up, Chris Redd is back in the studio as Smokey Robinson. Robinson went viral this week for a paid Cameo message in which he pronounced Chanukah phonetically and claimed to not know the Jewish holiday. So Redd’s Robinson was here to share what he has learned this week thanks to Internet research. There’s a groaner from Michael Che about how he knows Jews since he’s “in show business,” but Redd delivers a few fun malapropisms. Who’s in the mood for some monster ball soup?
Also swinging by, Che’s friendly neighbor Willie (Kenan Thompson), to provide some optimistic news about the COVID-19 vaccines, but ultimately provides TMI instead.
All of the guests sidled up on Che’s side this week. Lastly, Landis Trotter (Heidi Gardner), an Instagram influencer with 500K followers, whose holiday gift guide looks suspiciously full of sponsored ads. Anyone want to play guinea pig and see if any of the four promo codes they provided for actual companies are real, and thus deeply truly SPONSORED ADS?!
What Sketch Filled The “10-to-1” Slot?
The final sketch of the night aired at 12:47 a.m. Eastern, featuring Lauren Holt as a nurse who decided to come home as a last-minute surprise since she’d just gotten vaccinated, and everyone else in the family (Punkie Johnson, Bennett, Villasenor) is excited to surprise Pops (Moffat), but Aunt Sue (Wiig) obviously loves surprises too much and will bust through windows and walls and fall down chimneys out of excitement trying not to spill the secret. A classic recurring character isn’t a traditional choice for the final sketch, but hey, who’s complaining.
Who Was The Episode’s MVP?
Wiig was the star of her show, obviously, but among the current cast, the obvious MVP for the episode was Alex Moffat. He had the toughest role of the evening as the surprise new pick to portray President-elect Biden, and carried it off well, plus centered two other sketches in leadership roles (as an Army general and a family patriarch).
They said on Weekend Update it was their last show of the Trump presidency, so see you in late January 2021!
Sean L. McCarthy works the comedy beat for his own digital newspaper, The Comic’s Comic; before that, for actual newspapers. Based in NYC but will travel anywhere for the scoop: Ice cream or news. He also tweets @thecomicscomic and podcasts half-hour episodes with comedians revealing origin stories: The Comic’s Comic Presents Last Things First.
Watch SNL Season 46 Episode 9 on YouTube


newyorkpost--2020-12-20--Trump says he will return to Georgia to campaign for GOP Senate candidates

President Trump said he will return to Georgia , despite continuing to challenge the state ’ s election results , to rally for two Republican Senate candidates on the eve of a runoff election next month that will determine which party controls the chamber .
“ As badly as we were treated in Georgia by the ‘ Republican ’ Governor and ‘ Republican ’ Secretary of State , we must have a massive victory for two great people , @ KLoeffler & @ sendavidperdue , on January 5th .
I will be having a big Rally for them on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the president posted on Twitter near midnight Saturday .
The Jan. 5 election pits Democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and the Rev .
Raphael Warnock against Republican incumbents Sens .
David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler , respectively .
If Ossoff and Warnock win , the Senate would be split 50-50 with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris poised to cast any tie-breaking votes .
Trump stumped for Perdue and Loeffler earlier this month , telling a crowd of supporters in Valdosta , Georgia , that while the 2020 presidential election was “ rigged ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perdue and Loeffler .
“ We can fight for the presidency , and we can fight for these two great Senators , and we can do it at the same time , ” Trump said on Dec. 5 .
He has slammed Gov .
Brian Kemp and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger for not doing enough to prove his claims that the election in the Peach State was rife with fraud .
Besides the election , state officials have conducted two separate recounts and both affirmed that President-elect Joe Biden won .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warnock last week in Atlanta , was the first Democrat to win Georgia since Bill Clinton in 1992 .

President Trump said he will return to Georgia, despite continuing to challenge the state’s election results, to rally for two Republican Senate candidates on the eve of a runoff election next month that will determine which party controls the chamber.
“As badly as we were treated in Georgia by the ‘Republican’ Governor and ‘Republican’ Secretary of State, we must have a massive victory for two great people, @KLoeffler & @sendavidperdue, on January 5th. I will be having a big Rally for them on Monday night, January 4th. WIN!,” the president posted on Twitter near midnight Saturday.
The Jan. 5 election pits Democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael Warnock against Republican incumbents Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, respectively.
If Ossoff and Warnock win, the Senate would be split 50-50 with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris poised to cast any tie-breaking votes.
Trump stumped for Perdue and Loeffler earlier this month, telling a crowd of supporters in Valdosta, Georgia, that while the 2020 presidential election was “rigged” they must turn out and vote for Perdue and Loeffler.
“We can fight for the presidency, and we can fight for these two great Senators, and we can do it at the same time,” Trump said on Dec. 5.
He has slammed Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger for not doing enough to prove his claims that the election in the Peach State was rife with fraud.
Besides the election, state officials have conducted two separate recounts and both affirmed that President-elect Joe Biden won.
Biden, who campaigned for Ossoff and Warnock last week in Atlanta, was the first Democrat to win Georgia since Bill Clinton in 1992.


newyorkpost--2020-12-20--Analytics say Giants may get a lot of help from NFC East rivals

VSiN ’ s analytics-based football handicapper takes a look at Sunday ’ s matchups for the Giants ’ NFC East rivals .
San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys : Andy Dalton continues his Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde season , coming off an impressive win over the Bengals .
We have enough data now to conclude that his success or futility is largely driven by how much pressure the opposing defense can generate — which is bad news for Week 15 , as he draws a 49ers team that is coordinated by Robert Saleh , a master of crafting unique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant mismatch exists on the other side of the football , as well .
The Cowboys are one of the most poorly coordinated defenses in the league , and consistently miss basic assignments and exhibit lackluster tackling .
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan is likely to develop a game plan that will exploit these weaknesses , especially in the run game , which could create a lopsided affair where San Francisco dominates time of possession and forces Dallas into obvious passing situations for Saleh to take advantage of .
Fair price should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my numbers , so the 49ers are the play on the side in this contest .
Pick : 49ers -3 .
Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team : The four-game win streak by Washington has warped the perception of this squad beyond fair valuation as it heads into its most difficult offensive test of the last two months .
The recent schedule has afforded Washington ’ s talented defense the ability to dictate game states and hang around long enough to eke out wins .
This will not be enough against a Seahawks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efficient clip , particularly through the air , which matches up well against Washington ’ s weak secondary .
Russell Wilson is a master at avoiding the heavy pressure and letting plays mature down the field , a recipe that will hurt a Washington team that relies so heavily on generating pressure and creating disruptive sacks .
The Seattle defense has also benefited from playing poor offenses in the last month , but the quarterback situation for Washington is dire with Dwayne Haskins getting the start .
Fair price is more than 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seahawks are a play .
Pick : Seahawks -6.5 .
Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals : The Eagles come in hot having upset the Saints in Week 14 on the back of a solid performance by Jalen Hurts , who at a minimum represents a meaningful upgrade over Carson Wentz given the infrequency with which he commits turnovers and how his mobility can help sustain offense .
Kyler Murray and the Cardinals also come in off a big road win having throttled the Giants in Week 14 in all three phases of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Eagles win was another cluster injury for the team , this time at the cornerback position .
Starting CB Avonte Maddox and S Rodney McLeod were both added to injured reserve this week and the other starting CB , Darius Slay , remains in the concussion protocol and may not be available .
Replacement-level players will be tasked with coverage on DeAndre Hopkins and Christian Kirk , which spells disaster for Philadelphia and will force a game plan that is aggressive and focused on scoring to help keep pace .
This sets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Over is in play .
Fair total should be 51 by my numbers with the potential to go even higher with the right game state .
Pick : Over 49.5

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VSiN’s analytics-based football handicapper takes a look at Sunday’s matchups for the Giants’ NFC East rivals.
San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys: Andy Dalton continues his Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde season, coming off an impressive win over the Bengals. We have enough data now to conclude that his success or futility is largely driven by how much pressure the opposing defense can generate — which is bad news for Week 15, as he draws a 49ers team that is coordinated by Robert Saleh, a master of crafting unique ways to pressure the quarterback.
A significant mismatch exists on the other side of the football, as well. The Cowboys are one of the most poorly coordinated defenses in the league, and consistently miss basic assignments and exhibit lackluster tackling. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan is likely to develop a game plan that will exploit these weaknesses, especially in the run game, which could create a lopsided affair where San Francisco dominates time of possession and forces Dallas into obvious passing situations for Saleh to take advantage of. Fair price should be a little greater than 4.5 by my numbers, so the 49ers are the play on the side in this contest. Pick: 49ers -3.
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Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team: The four-game win streak by Washington has warped the perception of this squad beyond fair valuation as it heads into its most difficult offensive test of the last two months. The recent schedule has afforded Washington’s talented defense the ability to dictate game states and hang around long enough to eke out wins. This will not be enough against a Seahawks offense that has been scoring at an efficient clip, particularly through the air, which matches up well against Washington’s weak secondary.
Russell Wilson is a master at avoiding the heavy pressure and letting plays mature down the field, a recipe that will hurt a Washington team that relies so heavily on generating pressure and creating disruptive sacks. The Seattle defense has also benefited from playing poor offenses in the last month, but the quarterback situation for Washington is dire with Dwayne Haskins getting the start. Fair price is more than 7 points by my numbers, so the Seahawks are a play. Pick: Seahawks -6.5.
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Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals: The Eagles come in hot having upset the Saints in Week 14 on the back of a solid performance by Jalen Hurts, who at a minimum represents a meaningful upgrade over Carson Wentz given the infrequency with which he commits turnovers and how his mobility can help sustain offense. Kyler Murray and the Cardinals also come in off a big road win having throttled the Giants in Week 14 in all three phases of the game.
Lost in the excitement over the Eagles win was another cluster injury for the team, this time at the cornerback position. Starting CB Avonte Maddox and S Rodney McLeod were both added to injured reserve this week and the other starting CB, Darius Slay, remains in the concussion protocol and may not be available. Replacement-level players will be tasked with coverage on DeAndre Hopkins and Christian Kirk, which spells disaster for Philadelphia and will force a game plan that is aggressive and focused on scoring to help keep pace.
This sets up as a true shootout and the Over is in play. Fair total should be 51 by my numbers with the potential to go even higher with the right game state. Pick: Over 49.5


newyorkpost--2020-12-20--Jaguars vs. Ravens line prediction: Believe in  Minshew magic

Dave Tuley , senior reporter at VSiN.com , is in his third season with the Post ’ s Bettor ’ s Guide .
His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN ’ s online magazine , Point Spread Weekly .
Yep , Lamar Jackson running back from the locker room and throwing a touchdown pass on fourth-and-5 against the Browns was amazing .
And I hope that leads to more and more people betting them against the Jaguars this week with another overinflated line .
I was glad I passed on the Jags against the Titans , but I saw enough magic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back them in this spot .
Besides , this could be a classic letdown spot for the Ravens , especially as their goal here is to get out with a win and not necessarily care if they win by two TDs .
These aren ’ t the same ol ’ Browns , and it looks as if they earned some more bandwagon jumpers despite their Monday night loss to the Ravens — as this line was Browns -3.5 , but has been bet up to -5.5 The Giants put in a clunker in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I think QB Daniel Jones was rushed back and should have a better showing in this game if healthy ( if he ’ s out , we ’ re OK with Colt McCoy managing the game like he did in Seattle two weeks ago ) .
Though the Browns are 9-4 SU , they ’ re just 5-8 ATS , so they ’ ve let lesser teams stick around such as non-covering wins against the Bengals ( twice ! )
, Texans and Jaguars .

Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN.com, is in his third season with the Post’s Bettor’s Guide. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly.
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Jacksonville Jaguars (+12.5) over BALTIMORE RAVENS
Yep, Lamar Jackson running back from the locker room and throwing a touchdown pass on fourth-and-5 against the Browns was amazing. And I hope that leads to more and more people betting them against the Jaguars this week with another overinflated line. I was glad I passed on the Jags against the Titans, but I saw enough magic from Gardner Minshew to be willing to back them in this spot. Besides, this could be a classic letdown spot for the Ravens, especially as their goal here is to get out with a win and not necessarily care if they win by two TDs.
NEW YORK GIANTS (+5.5) over Cleveland Browns
NEW YORK GIANTS (+5.5) over Cleveland Browns
These aren’t the same ol’ Browns, and it looks as if they earned some more bandwagon jumpers despite their Monday night loss to the Ravens — as this line was Browns -3.5, but has been bet up to -5.5 The Giants put in a clunker in their 26-7 loss to the Cardinals, but I think QB Daniel Jones was rushed back and should have a better showing in this game if healthy (if he’s out, we’re OK with Colt McCoy managing the game like he did in Seattle two weeks ago). Though the Browns are 9-4 SU, they’re just 5-8 ATS, so they’ve let lesser teams stick around such as non-covering wins against the Bengals (twice!), Texans and Jaguars.
Last Week: 1-1. Broncos (W), Jets (L).
2020 Season: 13-14-1.


newyorkpost--2020-12-20--Heaters, gloves and winter essentials on sale for up to 75 percent off

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The weather outside is frightful, so we decided to round up some items that are designed to keep you extra toasty this winter.
Below, you will find 20 heaters, gloves, beanies, and tools that will make the season a whole lot better.
The best part? You will have a chance to save up to 75% off your purchase! Score!
Tools and accessories
NoBendz Snow Shovel, on sale for $39.99 (20% off)
Shovel snow without worrying about your back when you use this clever tool that allows you to stand fully upright.
Saltnets Snow & Ice Melting Mat, on sale for $39.99 (20% off)
This non-toxic mat melts ice and snow on contact so that you can avoid slipping and sliding the moment you step out of your house.
Electric Smart Mug Warmer, on sale for $22.99 (61% off)
Using gravity induction sensor technology, this clever gadget will keep your tea or coffee piping hot.
Heated Ice Scraper With Flashlight, on sale for $17.99 (48% off)
This innovative gadget melts away ice as you scrape your windshield. Simply plug it into your car’s standard lighter jack, and you will be ready to go in a matter of minutes!
iPM Q9 1,000W Space Heater, on sale for $59.95 (40% off)
Enjoy the ambiance of a crackling fire this winter with a free-standing space heater like this one.
Classic Magnetic iceScreen, on sale for $24.99 (16% off)
Say goodbye to the days of scraping your windshield with this magnetic screen that is designed to save you time and effort.
Deluxe Magnetic iceScreen, on sale for $29.99 (14% off)
The deluxe version of the iceScreen is constructed with military-grade, double waterproof, reinforced oxford polyester to protect your windshield from snow and ice.
Cold weather gear
Torch 2.0 Coat Heater, on sale for $59.99 (39% off)
Successfully funded on Indiegogo, this clever gadget, which offers three heat settings, can be attached to any jacket in your closet.
Instant Reusable Handwarmers: 10-Pack, on sale for $17.99 (28% off)
Enjoy immediate warmth when you snap the small disc inside these gel warmers. Want to use them again and again? Just add them to a pot of boiling water until they return to their original state.
Cold-Weather Leather Gloves (Black), on sale for $34.99 (16% off)
These gloves offer a faux-fur liner and a rubber wrist feature which work together to insulate your hands against the cold and wind. Plus, with five sizes to choose from, you can ensure a snug fit that doesn’t let in any freezing air.
Beanie Jam Faux Fur Lined Bluetooth, on sale for $19.99 (66% off)
Need even more warmth to survive the frigid temperatures? Then this Bluetooth beanie that is equipped with an extra layer of faux-fur should be right up your ally.
Lightweight, plush, thermal, and anti-slip, these gloves feature touchscreen compatibility so that you are never without your favorite device.
Knit Touchscreen Gloves, on sale for $10.99 (42% off)
These super-soft gloves are touchscreen-compatible so you don’t have to take off your mittens in order to check your messages.
Available in three colors and four sizes, this stylish jacket is equipped with heating panels that are designed to wrap you in warmth for up to 8 hours.
This waterproof, heated vest is the perfect layering piece this winter. Just long-press the switch for 3 seconds to circulate the heat, and you will be warmed up in just moments.
Voltheat Avalanche X Heated Gloves, on sale for $229.99 (14% off)
With three heat settings to choose from, these insulated gloves are tough enough for even the most intense outdoor adventures this season.
Heated Glove Liners, on sale for $119.99 (14% off)
Enjoy up to 6 hours of continuous heat with these glove liners that reach up to 150°F.
2020 Calgary Heated Gloves, on sale for $129.99 (27% off)
These waterproof gloves offer 3 heat settings, superior insulation, touchscreen compatibility, and an ergonomic fit so you can comfortably wear them for hours at a time.
Sustain Heated Utility Jacket Lite, on sale for $309.95 (30% off)
Successfully funded on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, this heated jacket features Japanese carbon fiber technology to keep you warm for up to 8 hours.
Sustain Heated Utility Jacket Pro, on sale for $389.95 (13% off)
Also funded on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, this utility jacket features unique, carbon-fiber heating, a detachable hood, and a face mask for staying warm on-the-go.
Prices subject to change.