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n last week’s column I said I’d So, what’s next for American Pa- an Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, also ed officials in the Democrat party. have more commentary on the triots? As the saying goes “In Poker, called AOC among other things, who Don’t believe it? Just compare Ielection and here it is. And as you never tip your hand and in war, wants to compile an enemies list of the positions on issues like freedom most readers know, I am a Trump you never reveal the battle plans”. all the Trump supporters in America. of speech, religious freedom , gun supporter, so you can probably guess And we still have Donald Trump She says she wants to ‘Archive the rights, taxes and much more held where this will go. as President for at least another 2 Trump Sycophants’ for future refer- by some of this country’s leftists We’ve all heard the news reports. months. I’m sure he will be quite busy ence. Hitler did that in Nazi Germa- and dictators throughout history Joe Biden is now the president-elect. solidifying all the good things he has ny. Anyone with an opposing view and into the present time. If AOC And there is definitely a good chance accomplished and adding new ones to would get a visit from the Gestapo at and the like thinkers in her party are he will be. But news reports from that long list as well. We had a good some point and would be punished going to compile such a list; a list the mainstream media don’t decide run, we will again at some point. One for daring to disagree with ‘Der of people ‘complicit’ in being sup- and certify elections in America, as step back, 2 steps forward. Setbacks Furor’. This is also a tactic in Com- porters of the current president and much as they think they should be the always serve to make Americans munist countries even today. And to the liberties that the Constitution of one’s calling the shots and running the stronger and more determined. be blunt, there is not too much differ- the United States guarantees, then I country. What will ultimately decide There are some other things to think ence between the tactics of the Nazis volunteer to have my name placed at the election is when the ‘electors’ for about since election night; one of and Communist and what some elect- the top of that list. the ‘Electoral College’ finally make which are all of these ‘calls for unity that certification call. And coming up and acceptance’ of the results of the will be some recounts, lawsuits and election. But, there are many who don’t maybe even an intervention by the see it that way, especially since those Let Our Family Help Your Family United States Supreme Court. calling for that unity and acceptance Are these long shots? Perhaps, are some of the very same people, who But we shall see. 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a vaccine using a similar experimental Window Into The State House approach, prompting Dr. Anthony Fauci Window Into The State House provides our readers a synopsis of important issues of interest, past and current, that are being proposed, debated or acted upon by the Massachusetts Legislature. Many issues that are not related to local city government services are acted upon and have a direct to say it “gives you hope we might even impact on daily life. They are tax policy, transportation infrastructure, judicial appointments, social services and health, as well as higher education. We will excerpt reports from the gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate sessions by news sources focused on this important aspect of our lives. have two vaccines.” These sources include a look ahead at the coming week in state government and summaries and analyses of the past week, re-caps of a range of state government activity, as well as links to other news. Biden’s new pandemic task force: The Massachusetts connections T’s proposed service cuts: They’re tion closures. The BBJ’s Greg Ryan, Could we soon have two COV- It’s begun. Joe Biden has made his as bad as feared SHNS’s Chris Liskinski, the Globe’s ID-19 vaccines? first appointments as president elect, cre- The MBTA yesterday unveiled its Adam Vaccaro, the Telegram’s Cyrus Pfizer Inc. created huge news yes- ating a new coronavirus advisory board proposed service cuts in reaction to Moulton and the Patriot Ledger’s Joe terday by announcing that testing of its that has multiple members on it with the pandemic-era plunge in ridership DiFazio have the full list of proposed coronavirus vaccine shows it’s more ties to Massachusetts, including Dr. Atul and revenues – and they’re as bad service cuts, scheduled to start next than 90 percent effective at protecting Gawande, a surgeon at Brigham and as transit advocates feared. We’re year. Which leads to the question: people, as the Washington Post reports. Women’s Hospital in Boston, reports talking elimination or reduction of What will Gov. Charlie Baker and But the BBJ’s Allison DeAngelis reports Jackson Cote at MassLive. But here’s weekend and weeknight commuter lawmakers do to avert the transit car- that Cambridge’s Moderna Inc. saw a some discouraging transfer-of-power rail, bus routes, and peak-time rapid nage? Does this breathe new life into huge surge in its share prices yesterday news, via the Globe’s Liz Goodwin: transit and ferry services, not to men- stalled transportation-funding bills on as a result of rival Pfizer’s announce- “Trump delays transition to Biden as tion a handful of commuter-rail sta- Beacon Hill? ment. Why? Because it’s developing COVID-19 pandemic worsens.”
Right Thing To Do continued from front page a phrase made famous by Cali- by the closure order include vari- -Close contact personal services by some in authority to the fear- fornia politician Jesse Unruh as ous indoor and outdoor activities, (such as hair and nail salons) inducing headlines of both the na- it related to money and politics. including sporting events. -Gyms, Fitness Centers and Health tional and local mainstream media. Granted, this new strain of virus The other orders Baker issued, Clubs Politicians are tendering decisions, is deadly, but in perspective, which took effect on Friday No- -Indoor and outdoor pools in part, fearful they may be accused notwithstanding the need for a vember 6, include an overnight -Museums/cultural & historical of accelerating death rates, as in vaccine, in the United States, stay-at-home advisory from 10 facilities/guided tours the cases of nursing home patients, there are 240,000 deaths out of p.m. to 5 a.m. and an update to the And a word of further caution: particularly in Massachusetts and 10,300,000 cases reported or masking order which requires face Covid symptoms last ‘well be- New York. 2.3% of the population; world- coverings to be worn at all times in yond’ expectation. As researchers Consequently, jobs, livelihoods, wide there are 1,270,000 deaths any public space. learn more about the virus, they’re dreams, investments, nest eggs out 51,300,000 cases reported Businesses required to close early: noticing that the impacts can drag and those who finance them are or 2.4% of the population. Natu- -Restaurants (in-person dining on. Some patients have reported on the verge of ruin, because no rally, if one of those million must cease at 9:30 p.m., although symptoms lasting even after they one knows what to do. So, rather plus deaths was a loved one, takeout and delivery may continue have tested negative from a coro- than set the ground rules, and then your perspective is different and for food and non-alcoholic bever- navirus infection. enforce them such that the burden understandable. However, the net ages, but not alcohol) “We do know for absolutely of compliance is on the individual, effect of shutdowns cold mani- -Liquor stores and other retail certain that there is a post-Covid-19 for all intent and purpose, the gov- fest itself immeasurably in the establishments that sell alcohol must syndrome -- referred to sometimes ernment has seemingly decided to ‘living lives’ of those who have cease alcohol sales at 9:30 p.m. (but as ‘long Covid’, chronic ‘Covid, put its constituencies on a course not been infected. may continue to sell other products) long haulers’,” Dr. Anthony Fauci of economic ruin for some greater The rules are pretty clear. Face- -Adult-use marijuana sales must said. “We’re seeing variable percent- good, yet ill-defined. And, to that masks, social distancing, discretion- cease at 9:30 p.m. (not including ages, and anywhere from 25 to 35% point, the real facts may be painting ary limiting of the size of private medical marijuana) or more have lingering symptoms -- a different and circumspect back- gatherings, be concerned for both -Indoor and outdoor events well beyond what you’d expect post drop, it would seem. yourself and others, in other words, -Theaters/movie theaters (in- any viral syndrome, like influenza Surging, resurgence, increas- common sense. cluding drive-in movie theaters), and others,” he said. ing, grim milestone, catapulting, The 9:30 PM shutdown order and performance venues (indoor Symptoms include fatigue, short- widespread – these are the descrip- was one of several that Gov. Char- and outdoor) ness of breath, muscle aches, sleep tions that pepper the reporting on lie Baker announced Monday in -Youth and adult amateur sports disturbances and what is referred to the Covid-19 pandemic that, if response to surging numbers of activities as “brain fog.” “So, there’s no doubt you wish to put a cynical twist on COVID-19 cases and increasing -Golf facilities that it’s going on, and that it can last it, has increased the readership of hospitalizations across Massachu- -Recreational boating and boating anywhere from weeks to months,” newspapers in print and online, the setts. Restaurants will be required businesses he said, adding that it could be eyeballs on broadcast and cable to cease in-person dining by 9:30 -Outdoor recreational experiences longer, but that isn’t known, because media and affected psyche of those p.m., although takeout or delivery -Casinos and horse tracks/simul- the novel virus was discovered less on social media. of food can continue. Liquor stores cast facilities than a year ago. Chronicling death, destruction and other establishments will be -Driving and flight schools As someone or others have said and pestilence is the mother’s required to cease alcohol sales at -Zoos, botanical gardens, wildlife over time, ‘let’s not impose a cure milk of info-tainment, to coin 9:30 p.m. Other businesses affected reserves, nature centers that is worse than the disease’. November 12, 2020 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5 Help Your City By Getting Tested For COVID-19 percent of people who get tested are we have worked so hard to make day, November 14. The teams change testing positive. Since anyone can be available, and seriously consider locations every couple of weeks to infected and spread the virus even if getting tested to protect themselves increase testing accessibility and they don’t show symptoms, testing is and their communities as we work availability, prioritizing neighbor- a key part of stopping the spread. to stop this increase in COVID-19 hoods that need dedicated testing I recently announced a new cam- cases. Here are some reasons why efforts. For locations and hours of the paign called “Get The Test, Boston,” you should get tested: more than 30 COVID-19 testing sites a pledge that encourages every • If you are experiencing COVID- we have in the City, including these Boston resident to make testing a like symptoms, like fever, cough, or mobile sites, please visit boston.gov/ regular part of their routine. It also shortness of breath covid19-testing. encourages employers to let their em- • If you are at high risk for complica- We are entering a critical time in ployees know about testing resources tions from COVID-19 this pandemic, and everyone who By Mayor Martin J. Walsh available to them. The City of Boston • If you have been in contact with does their part will help save lives, and is offering benefit-eligible City someone who was infected with make a real difference. By following he COVID-19 pandemic has employees one paid hour every 14 COVID-19 the safety guidelines, everyone can challenged us in profound days to get tested during their normal • If you have traveled or have been in minimize the spread. In addition to get- ways and has impacted nearly work hours. Several local businesses large gatherings ting tested, residents should continue to Tevery aspect of city life. Although we have also committed to signing the The City offers free testing for resi- wear a face covering or mask, stay six have made great progress since the pledge, to ensure their employees dents with or without COVID-like feet apart from others, wash your hands spring in controlling the spread of know how and when to get tested for symptoms through our mobile testing often with soap and warm water, and the virus, Boston has been facing an COVID-19. teams currently in East Boston’s Cen- avoid crowds and gatherings. increase in COVID-19 positive rates I encourage everyone in our city tral Square and at Jubilee Christian Together, we will continue to keep for the last few weeks. Currently, 7.1 to look at the testing resources Church in Mattapan through Satur- our city and our communities safe. White House Dogs
t’s been four years since a four- legged friend graced the halls of the White House. With unofficial IPresident-Elect Joe Biden planning to move in come January, the White House may not only have one dog, but two dogs roaming the hallowed halls - Biden’s German shepherds, Champ and Major. What can we expect from these two fearless ca- nines soon to call 1600 Pennsylvania search and rescue, and herding – one Champ and Major may not have ing getting a German shepherd (say, Avenue home? more activity will now need to be their own star on the Hollywood in the next four years), you should talk German shepherd dogs are the epit- added to that list: Presidential Pets! walk of Fame like Rin Tin Tin, but to your vet about having your puppy ome of a working dog. Think of them One of the most famous German they will both, no doubt, quickly win screened for hip dysplasia. This is done as the blue-collar dog. Utilitarian, no- shepherds got his start in the United the hearts of Americans over. with both a physical exam and radio- nonsense, extremely trainable, and loyal. States. Rin Tin Tin, a German shep- Trupanion, a leader in medical graphs (X-rays). While the develop- Sounds perfect for the task at hand. herd rescued as a puppy from the insurance for pets, knows that German ment of hip dysplasia can’t necessarily Although German shepherds enjoy battlefield by American soldier Lee shepherd dogs, as a breed, are at greater be prevented, the pain, mobility issues, and excel in a variety of dog sports Duncan during World War I, became risk for hip dysplasia. In fact, some and other negative symptoms of the and activities including, nosework, a famous canine movie star during consider this breed the “poster child” condition can be minimized with tracking, service animal training, the 1920s and popularized the breed. for the condition. If you are consider- proper diagnosis and management. 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com November 12, 2020
there weren’t any irregularities. It’s funny that everything else troduced to psychology by Sigmund I Was Just Yet there was something amiss and we do in America we need an Freud) in which the ego defends itself it is now being investigated. It may ID. I was in my credit union against unconscious impulses or quali- Thinking… not alter the results of the elec- office the other day depositing ties (both positive and negative) by tion, but if vital questions aren’t checks into my own account denying their existence in themselves answered, Americans will never which were issued in my name. by attributing them to others.” believe in our election process Guess what? I had to show the But I digress. ever again. teller my license. So, Trump Derangement Syn- Voter-fraud allegations must not I say vote in person. I say one drome reached fever pitch in be summarily dismissed by the vote for one American who has been 2020. He couldn’t win again. We press and by those who benefit from identified in positive fashion. I say can’t take another four years of such possible skullduggery. Ameri- allow for absentee ballots accompa- this. Enter those who might con- cans are concerned that something nied with positive identification. If sider any avenue to drive down to is rotten, something doesn’t pass mass mailings are to continue, we win the election. the smell test. Were ballots tam- need safeguards to prevent fraud. Pollsters pummeled the public pered with? Were fraudulent ballots Ballot harvesting should be illegal with dubious polling results. added? Did dead people vote? Were everywhere. Mainstream media crucified Trump. ballot signatures matched? I get it. People hate President Big Tech censored what they “President Trump is 100 percent Trump. They say he is an auto- called misinformation.
by Kevin Devlin within his rights to look into alle- crat, a racist, xenophobic, a liar, Ballots were tampered with. gations of irregularities and weigh he’s everything under the sun. On All forms of voter suppression omething is rotten in his options,” said Senate Major- his first day in office, his enemies which influenced the election in a t h e s t a t e o f D e n m a r k . ” ity Leader Mitch McConnell. “If started their crusade against him, dangerous manner. (William Shakespeare) Democrats feel confident they have their mission to destroy him. They All bias, no hiding this fact, no “SStop complaining and shut up. not occurred, they should have no cursed when they saw him, heard need to do so anymore. You don’t know what you’re talk- reason to fear any extra scrutiny,” him speak. How could anyone sup- But who cares about that? ing about as they shout at those and he concluded by saying that, port such a man? We needed to get rid of that mon- they want to control like little “The president has every right to Personally, I consider much of this ster in the White House. sheep, demanding blind accep- look into allegations, and request discomfort to be classic psychological Even if it meant destroying faith in tance of the election results as if recounts under the law.” projection, a “defense mechanism (in- our democracy in the process.
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BOSTON COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL MARKS VETERANS DAY WITH ADDRESS TO STUDENTS BY FATHER OF NAVY CORPSMAN & BC HIGH GRADUATE
oston College High School marked Veteran’s Day by inviting Joe Cook, the father ofB 2003 BC High graduate Tim Cook - who served as a medical corpsman in Iraq – to speak about serving others, being a veteran, and the importance of giving back. The address, part of the school’s “Mental Health Awareness Week: Gratitude and Giving Back” observation, took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 inside BC High. Tim Cook returned from war with PTSD and died in 2013, just a few months after finishing his military service. The Timothy “Doc” Cook Foundation was set up the next year; it is dedicated to educating youth and increasing awareness of PTSD (Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder) within the community and abroad. A scholarship was set up in Tim’s memory a year later. Since its inception, more than Joe Cook addresses an estimated 200 students at Boston $75,000 in Cook Awards have been College High School as part of the school’s “Mental Health distributed to graduating high school Awareness Week: Gratitude and Giving Back” observation. seniors in the area.
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winter wonderland in exposure with other guests. In New Hampshire will re- accordance with New Hamp- turn this season with new shire mandates, all staff and featuresA designed with safety guests will be required to wear in mind. Ice Castles will offer a mask or face covering. Ad- New England families the same ditionally, Ice Castles in New fun experience this year with ice Hampshire will be introducing slides, crawl spaces, caves, and new features including a quarter fountains illuminated at night, mile-long winter light walk in but the design will be enhanced the forest and a sledding hill to and slightly different. enhance the experience while “We are thrilled to welcome encouraging physical distance families back to Ice Castles this among guests. winter,” CEO Kyle Standifird If weather permits, ice artisans said, “The safety of our guests will begin growing and harvest- and staff has always been our ing up to 10,000 icicles each day top priority, and the new fea- beginning in late-November to tures and guidelines we have in construct the frozen attraction. place this season are designed to The winter playground is pro- create a safe and magical envi- jected to open in early January ronment for everyone.” 2021. This season, the Utah- Ice Castles will operate at a based company will have four reduced capacity this season to locations across North America. promote social distancing. All Other locations include Colo- tunnels and crawl spaces will rado, Wisconsin, and Utah. ful, fairy tale experience. The interactive winter attraction in be clearly marked as one-way About Ice Castles: Ice Utah-based company creates the the world using ice, snow, and features to limit face-to-face Castles gives guests a joy- most unique, beautiful, and fun lots of innovation. 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com November 12, 2020
maker Paul Hotker after naming him touch of black spice that Malbec is The 2018-2019 Winemaker of the Year. capable of and this gains complex- The award caps an unprecedented hot ity in the mouth while retaining the streak dating to 2007, when Hotker fresh perfumes of crushed berry arrived at Bleasdale. Since then, fruits, most notably mulberries and Hotker has turned out more than 10 blackberries. Clean, fresh and clear Wine wines rated 95 points or above. From on the finish, this one holds a touch this tremendous winemaker, the of length, giving off some nuanced, 2016 Frank Potts Cabernet Blend, oak- influenced complexity as the Guy ($25.99) from Bleasdale’s “Flagship fruit, now turning red and a touch Range” named for the founder and austere, fades from the palate. representing one of the finest expres- Fontaleoni ‘Colli Senesi’ Chi- Some Quick Sips sions of Langhorne Creek Cabernet. anti, 2016, ($13.99), is a family 96 points from a mesmerized Hal- whose centuries of great wines speak ow about a $15 Cabernet liday, and a gold medal from Austra- volumes. Reticent on the nose and that drinks more like a $25- lia’s most prestigious wine competi- herbal, with aromas of dried grasses, 30.00 bottle? The San Pedro tion, the National Wine Show. What hay and spicy red fruits. Light, 1865H Selected Vineyards Cabernet Halliday heralded as Hotker’s “ex- fresh and zesty in the mouth, this is Sauvignon is one of those wines. traordinary skill” is on full display in laden with bright, clear and slightly It’s what I like to call the whole this 2016 monster blend. sweet cherry fruit. It’s a simple wine, Fill your glasses and enjoy this one package. Rich red and blue fruit, a Michel Torino Cuma Malbec round and bright in the mouth. Very with lamb and pea samosas to start. deliciously herbal, earthy side, nicely Cafayate Valley, 2018, ($14.99), refreshing and gaining some savory A big, steaming bowl of pasta with integrated tannins and a distinctive, is another wine worth considering. complexity on the backend, this goes spicy red sauce is perfect for the bold balancing acidity. What more could Herbs, particularly rosemary, and down dangerously easily and has just nature of this wine, or, if it’s a Sun- you want? How about a homemade black plummy fruits, greet the nose enough tannin to add some real body. day afternoon, a Prime Rib roast. The meatball slider or a big, steaming followed by decidedly balsamic and Jose Maria Da Fonseca Jose De pronounced acidity of the wine also bowl of homemade pasta ? Or maybe bitter aromas of quinine and Chinato. Sousa 2015,($24.99), is a fantastic works well with rich dishes, like fried a prosciutto, mozzarella, black olive, Light, fresh, and energetic in the value, with dense, full body, ample rice with Char Siu, Chinese sausage onion and basil pizza? mouth, there’s a nice blend of power fruit and beautifully balanced acid- and Bok Choy; they attest to the ver- “The ultimate viticulturist.” That’s and clarity here and a dryness which ity. The Trincadeira and Aragones satility of this wonderful red. what Australia’s greatest critic, James is more like a smooth Bordeaux. At grapes temper the intensity of the Talk To The Wine Guy at Halliday, called Bleasdale wine- its core, there’s a faint bitterness and Grand Noir (aka Baga) beautifully. [email protected]
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showing our favorite game of X’s Grade 4B and O’s being played with flash- cards, dice, and Unifix cubes. We Highlights are learning how to move about the room and confer with our class- rom our Gr. 4B Teacher, Mrs. mates, during Writer’s Workshop, Maryann Dawson…Class 4B while still observing distancing has gotten into the swing of protocols. What started out as an thingsF quickly and just finished writ- overwhelming checklist of things ing, addressing, and mailing personal to do and not to do, has transitioned letters to friends, family members, into the normal operating procedure and quite a few authors. We are at this point. Masks are begin- eagerly awaiting any responses. We ning to feel normal, but the mask finished up a study of Because of breaks are delightful! The month of Winn Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo, and November offers us the chance to completed our first book report of the reflect on all God provides for us year. We have included a picture of and to practice feeling grateful for our “Ghost Tree”, which symbolizes the gifts in our lives. all of the lessons we learn through We are most especially grateful a lifetime. In math, we are learning for our family and friends. We also various strategies for solving mul- watched a favorite clip by Kid Presi- tiplication problems. Games are set dent and then we listed those things aside for Fridays to practice those for which we are most grateful; hot skills in a more entertaining way. cocoa, pizza and books were some of We have included some pictures the items on the list! November 12, 2020 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9
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(BPD). The Cars were deco- rated splendidly, the kids were Happy Haunting Halloween Parade! thrilled and looked fabulous in their costumes and the par- ents were able to save the day MOMS Club Saves Halloween with their innovative thinking. he frost was on the like Halloween would be can- ativity to work and organized a Hmmm, maybe a new Southie pumpkin for Halloween celled. However, in true South Halloween car parade through tradition going forward, car T 2020. Between the snow Boston style, The MOMS Club the streets of South Boston, es- parade in the day – trick or treat and Covid 19, it was looking of South Boston put their cre- corted by Boston’s Finest – C6 at night and double the fun!
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This week, Danny gave “Pic’s Picks” for Week 10 in the NFL:
went 2-3 against the spread realistic route to the playoffs. winless Jets on Monday Night LOCK OF THE WEEK: in Week 9, bringing my re- A home loss to the Broncos Football. But they just barely TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS I cord to 26-13-1 on the sea- would be a devastating blow. I won. Did that impress you? It (-4.5) over Carolina Panthers son, from when I began making don’t see that happening. Make didn’t impress me at all. I think -What in the world happened my 2020 NFL picks in Week 2. it three straight for the Raiders this Patriots team stinks. The to Tom Brady and the Bucca- It’s already Week 10, which with a 10-point win. 6-2 Ravens come to an empty neers last Sunday night against means before you know it, we’ll ARIZONA CARDINALS (-2) Gillette Stadium for Sunday the Saints? New Orleans went be breaking down the Wild Card over Buffalo Bills Night Football. And I’m ac- into Tampa Bay and gave the round of the NFL Playoffs. Ok, -This game is Sunday at 4:05 tually shocked this spread is Bucs a prime time beatdown, I’ll stop rushing your life away. in Arizona. The 7-2 Bills are not in the double digits. Are 38-3. Brady and the Bucs are But let’s be honest here. We looking for their fourth straight the Patriots getting too much now 6-3. They head to Carolina should all want to be rushing out win after a huge win over the credit here? I think so. I guess for another NFC South show- of 2020 as fast as we can. Seattle Seahawks last Sunday. there’s always the potential for down this Sunday at 1. This is a Here are my picks for Week 10: The first-place Bills look to be Bill Belichick to surprise us. rematch from Week 2 in Tampa LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (-5) for real. Meanwhile, the 5-3 But at the end of the day, when Bay. The Buccaneers won the over Denver Broncos Cardinals are coming off a home it comes to the Patriots, I’m first game, 31-17. The Pan- -The 5-3 Raiders host the loss to the AFC East’s Miami already on to 2021. Give me the thers are 3-6 and have lost four 3-5 Broncos on Sunday at 4:05 Dolphins last Sunday. This is Ravens by two touchdowns. straight. I expected this spread p.m. It’s the first of two games Arizona’s third straight home CHICAGO BEARS (+2.5) to be at least 7 points. But I between these AFC West foes game, and I think they bounce over Minnesota Vikings guess that loss to the Saints last this season. Denver has shown back strong with a win over -The 5-4 Bears and 3-5 Vi- Sunday night has people down flashes of promise that could Buffalo. Given the tight race kings look to be going in dif- on Tampa Bay. I’m not. Give me make them a playoff team in the in the NFC West, it really is a ferent directions at the moment a big bounce back performance very near future, but Las Vegas must-win for the Cardinals. With Chicago has lost three straight, by Brady, who’ll lead the Buc- seems like a playoff team right a low spread here, Arizona by while Minnesota has won two caneers to a two-score win on now. The Raiders have won two three is a no-brainer. straight. It might seem like a the road. straight, and find themselves BALTIMORE RAVENS (-7) crazy idea to put money on the Listen to “The Danny Picard in a dog fight for an AFC Wild over New England Patriots Bears offense right now, but Show” on iTunes, Spotify, Card spot. No, it’s not too early -I miss looking at the AFC they still have a top-10 defense Google Play, and anywhere else to look at that. And because Playoff picture and seeing in the NFL. And I expect this podcasts are available. Sub- Kansas City has a commanding the Patriots at the top of race. NFC North battle on Monday scribe to YouTube.com/dannypi- lead in the AFC West playoff Now, at 3-5, they’re not even Night Football, in Chicago, to be card. Follow Danny on Twitter race, it looks like a Wild Card in the mix. Sure, New England tight. So I’ll take the underdog @DannyPicard. Check out all spot will be the Raiders’ only is coming off a win over the Bears at home by a field goal. of his work at dannypicard.com. The Shamr ck
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Buffalo at Arizona (-2) RED SOX Tweet 4:05 P.M. CBS Baltimore (-7) at New England BRING BACK ofthe 8:20 P.M. NBC MONDAY, NOV. 16 Week Minnesota (-2.5) at Chicago CORA 8:15 P.M. ESPN SBT Staff GOLF THURS, NOV. 12 - SUN, NOV. 15 The Masters he Boston Red Sox officially 1 P.M. ESPN/CBS announced Alex Cora as their Tnew manager during a re-intro- ductory video conference on Tuesday. nization and its fans proud. I owe John bonds he’s fostered over time to make but I didn’t yet know if it made sense Cora was named Boston’s manager Henry, Tom Werner, Mike Gordon, us better in the years to come.” to consider him for the job as well. Our last weekend. He signed a two-year con- Sam Kennedy, Chaim Bloom and Brian “Alex Cora is an outstanding manag- conversations were lengthy, intense, tract that also includes a two-year club O’Halloran my gratitude for giving me er, and the right person to lead our club and emotional. Alex knows that what option for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. another chance. I am eager to get back into 2021 and beyond,” said Bloom he did was wrong, and he regrets it. My This comes nearly 10 months after to work with our front office, coaches, in the statement. “The way he leads, belief is that every candidate should be the Red Sox fired Cora in mid-January, and especially our players. Boston is inspires, and connects with everyone considered in full: strengths and weak- after Cora was accused of being in- where I have always wanted to be and around him is almost unmatched, and nesses, accomplishments and failures. volved in a sign-stealing scandal while I could not be more excited to help the he has incredible baseball acumen and That is what I did with Alex in making he was the Houston Astros bench coach Red Sox achieve our ultimate goal of feel for the game. We considered a very this choice. He loves the Red Sox and in 2017. Cora was later suspended by winning in October.” impressive slate of candidates – the the game of baseball, and because of Major League Baseball for the entire Red Sox ownership said that Chief brightest managerial prospects in the that we believe he will make good on 2020 season. Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made game today. Because of all that had this second chance. I join our whole or- Cora’s Red Sox bench coach, Ron the decision to re-hire Cora. happened, I knew that I wanted to speak ganization in welcoming Alex back to Roenick, replaced him as Red Sox “We are excited to have Alex’s lead- with Alex once his suspension ended, Boston and Fenway Park.” manager, but was fired in September ership and energy back in the Red Sox after the team finished in last place in dugout,” said Red Sox President and the AL East with a 24-36 record. CEO Sam Kennedy in the team’s state- Needless to say, Cora is grateful for a ment. “Our ownership group and lead- second opportunity. ership team appreciate the thorough “I am grateful for the opportunity to search conducted by Chaim and the manage once again and return to the entire Baseball Operations department game I have loved my entire life,” said that led to this decision. Alex brings to Cora in a statement through the Red Sox this position a record of success at the last weekend. “This past year, I have highest level, an embrace of the inten- had time to reflect and evaluate many sity of the Boston market, a connection things, and I recognize how fortunate with our core group of players, and an I am to lead this team once again. Not appreciation for the culture and indi- being a part of the game of baseball, viduals within our organization. Dur- and the pain of bringing negative atten- ing his Red Sox career as a player and tion to my family and this organization manager, Alex continually made us was extremely difficult. I am sorry for better. He owns, and has learned from, the harm my past actions have caused his past mistakes, and with his incred- and will work hard to make this orga- ible talent, he will build on the deep PLAY FOR FREE WITH PROMO CODE: PIC