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A Gift for the Sultan
Geoffrey E. Fox (Goodreads Author)
3.76 · Rating details · 17 ratings · 7 reviews
In 1402, the Christian city of Constantinople is under attack by a Muslim army. With surrender in the wind, the spoils are to be the key to the city and the 14-year-old Princess Theodota. In the twists and turns of historical fact, Geoffrey Fox delivers A Gift for the Sultan, a dramatic, fact-based novel that probes the cultural and religious life of the early 15th century In 1402, the Christian city of Constantinople is under attack by a Muslim army. With surrender in the wind, the spoils are to be the key to the city and the 14-year-old Princess Theodota. In the twists and turns of historical fact, Geoffrey Fox delivers A Gift for the Sultan, a dramatic, fact-based novel that probes the cultural and religious life of the early 15th century and the leaders-royals, military figures, and politicians-who engaged in a religious conflict to the death. Weaving into his story a cast of historical figures-Emperor Manuel II Palaiologos, his nephew Ioannes, the vezir Ali Pasha, Ottoman Sultan Bayezid, and Muslim khan Timur, among others-Fox entices readers into an era that shone a harsh light on a level of Christian-Muslim discord that changed the course of world history. Fox deftly writes of a complicated time, yet with such clarity that readers feel themselves in Constantinople and observing first-hand the unfolding drama. ...more
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Apr 27, 2011 Jared Johnson rated it it was amazing
If you love big novels with wonderful description and real characters that you love, you must read this book. If you liked The Tudors and are enjoying The Borgias, you will delight in A Gift for the Sultan. I am sure one day it will be an epic and we will no longer feel as though we personally lived it, like you can now when you sit by yourself and read about these lives, these wars and these loves. Michael Hirst the noted historical screen play adapter must read this book; but now, now(!)when i If you love big novels with wonderful description and real characters that you love, you must read this book. If you liked The Tudors and are enjoying The Borgias, you will delight in A Gift for the Sultan. I am sure one day it will be an epic and we will no longer feel as though we personally lived it, like you can now when you sit by yourself and read about these lives, these wars and these loves. Michael Hirst the noted historical screen play adapter must read this book; but now, now(!)when it is new, you can hog it for an hour or a week, just know that you are lucky.
In view of today's politics this is a monumental historical novel about a Christian holdout, Constantinople, trying to defend against the Ottoman army and against the attacking Mongols. Long-held opinions and beliefs are at risk because of the subterfuge of the many individuals of all the cultures vying for success. The characters are vivid and real. The time in the early 1400's seems to be ever so true an echo in today's world as well. In every word Geoffrey Fox writes he takes command of the story making it passionate and strong. It's more than a novel; it is an epic and I promise you will love it for it's story.
I was blessed to be one of the early readers. I waited to read the whole book for all the years it took to write because I knew Geoffrey Fox would not disappoint. This is truly exceptional. ...more
Feb 10, 2011 Borislava B. Borissova Author rated it it was amazing
Some pages of human's history attract me much more than others like the times of Ottoman Empire. I really have a remarkable list of worthy books depicting the zenith and failure of the unique presence of Ottomans. After reading the next one "A Gift for the Sultan" I made for it a special place on my shelf so to be easy to find it again and reread one day with a pleasure. History and fiction are woven very well, conflicts of interests, of marital, political, religious, morale and culture points w Some pages of human's history attract me much more than others like the times of Ottoman Empire. I really have a remarkable list of worthy books depicting the zenith and failure of the unique presence of Ottomans. After reading the next one "A Gift for the Sultan" I made for it a special place on my shelf so to be easy to find it again and reread one day with a pleasure. History and fiction are woven very well, conflicts of interests, of marital, political, religious, morale and culture points weight equally in the plot. I am impressed what a pile of historical facts the author Geoffrey Fox had to consider and put them into the story. It consumed much time to find and systematize them I am sure. The author possesses a vivid imagination to convey the whole world from the past to our days in a very interesting writing style. ...more
Jan 04, 2021 Nonen Titi rated it it was amazing
A thoroughly captivating story.
Historical fiction is not an easy genre to write, as the writer must introduce a place and time that is often quite unknown to the reader. This means that the reader has to commit to giving a book a chance and not give up if it is a little difficult to get familiar at the start.
I knew next to nothing about the Constantinople of the early fifteenth century, nor is that an era that had my curiosity, yet Geoffrey Fox has managed to bring the city alive for me with wel A thoroughly captivating story.
I knew next to nothing about the Constantinople of the early fifteenth century, nor is that an era that had my curiosity, yet Geoffrey Fox has managed to bring the city alive for me with well-written realistic characters and great descriptions. I have learned a lot about the area and the beliefs of those involved, and I enjoyed the little references to those aspects of history we do know, but which are so easily overlooked today, such as the sophistication of the Muslim world with regard hygiene and knowledge, the origin of tulips as a Turkish flower and the amazing beauty and age of the Hagia Sophia. But more than anything, I appreciate the writer's focus on the human interactions rather than linger on battle, and the clear notion that mothers love their children and will take care of those of others, no matter what their background.
I must admit that it took me a bit of time to get all the characters and places straight into my head, there being so many of them, and I wished for a character list that I could have referred to when needed, but once familiar with them, there was no putting the book back down until I finished it.
Mar 15, 2011 Jessica rated it liked it
Shelves: first-reads
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This one took me longer to read than I usually take, possibly held back by a lack of knowledge of the historical context and religious culture. The many names introduced, seemingly in every chapter, as well as the many names of places were thrown about so that I had little hope of remembering who was going where and what the significance was. Overall, I had to get about halfway through the book before I could begin to tell which char ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This one took me longer to read than I usually take, possibly held back by a lack of knowledge of the historical context and religious culture. The many names introduced, seemingly in every chapter, as well as the many names of places were thrown about so that I had little hope of remembering who was going where and what the significance was. Overall, I had to get about halfway through the book before I could begin to tell which characters were actually important to the main story, because there were so many characters' views (and it didn't help that everyone is addressed by a multitude of titles and nicknames).
The dialogue went very swiftly, almost like a play, which gave a nice, fast pace to the story. But then every chapter jumps back and forth to a different character and scene, so that didn't help with the confusion. There was definitely a strong cultural feel to the novel overall, an authenticity to the way the people and culture were described and dated. So halfway through the pace of events picked up in their unfolding, and I found the finish had a satisfying enough resolution for the major players involved. Presumably historically accurate.
I would recommend this book to someone with a higher level of familiarity with Constantinople in the early 1400s and its place in the Ottoman Empire, because there was so much culture, tensions, players at that time. Someone with such a background would have much greater appreciation for the book, although I definitely feel more enlightened about the history and play of events of the times. If you're interested in that famous city and its religious history, in a book with the complexity of an 'epic', try this! ...more
Mar 15, 2011 Steve Smits rated it liked it
Shelves: give-away
This is a very satisfying historical novel. Before this book, I mostly read historical fiction of the nineteenth century (Aubrey/Maturine & Sharpe) so this was different for me. Fox clearly did his research as the story follows the actual history of the struggles between the Turks and Christians (and among the Muslim factions) in the early 15th century. I found myself continually looking up names of weapons and mythical figures mentioned in the text and that added to my enjoyment of the book.
Fox This is a very satisfying historical novel. Before this book, I mostly read historical fiction of the nineteenth century (Aubrey/Maturine & Sharpe) so this was different for me. Fox clearly did his research as the story follows the actual history of the struggles between the Turks and Christians (and among the Muslim factions) in the early 15th century. I found myself continually looking up names of weapons and mythical figures mentioned in the text and that added to my enjoyment of the book.
Fox tells the story of the intrigue resulting in the near surrender of Constantinople and the battle between the sultan Bayezid and Tamerlane through the eyes of a number of characters: Christians, Turks, rich, poor, warriors, etc. This makes the story's unfolding interesting as it prompts the reader to imagine the events from diverse perspectives. Fox's narrative also brings to attention the intertwinings of the different political, religious and cultures of the times. Having thought that medieval world was divided strictly between its Christian and Islamic societies, it was interesting to understand that there were constantly shifting political, military and economic alliances.
The story builds to a climactic conclusion although I thought the final summing up (won't reveal it here) was a bit too compacted. That's a minor criticism and in all the book was a very worthwhile read.
As a sidenote, unlike the Cornwall novels about Richard Sharpe and some of O'Brien novels, this book is not vividly graphic in its passages of battle scenes. Readers who don't like that level of gore will not find it in this book.
Sep 11, 2011 Bob Mustin rated it liked it
I had expected this book to be a depiction of the historic Islamic siege of Constantinople - or Byzantium, if you will. Instead it was an erudite look at the Christian and Islamic cultures that met in head to head fashion about the city that had been at the core of Christian culture since the inception of Christianity. All this, wrapped about the character of Theodota, a young woman who had been promised to the Islamic sultan. The author has done his history homework here, realistically depictin I had expected this book to be a depiction of the historic Islamic siege of Constantinople - or Byzantium, if you will. Instead it was an erudite look at the Christian and Islamic cultures that met in head to head fashion about the city that had been at the core of Christian culture since the inception of Christianity. All this, wrapped about the character of Theodota, a young woman who had been promised to the Islamic sultan. The author has done his history homework here, realistically depicting Moslem conflicts and Christian intrigue that could have accompanied any of the many clashes between these two cultures.
The author's prose here is often enthralling in narrative as he describes both the harsh and mundane nature of two complex cultures. What disappoints is the danger inherent in knowing so much about the history of such events. The author wants to share every tidbit, every nuance, all the while concocting characters and the relatvely microscopic view of such characters and story amid such a pivotal turn of history. His device in doing this - is all too often dialogue. But one seems to hear in this dialogue a history professor acting out events in the voice of characters, this approach to fiction flattening the potentially intriguing lives of his characters, leaving them to be swallowed by culture and history.
Still, this book is worth the read because of the author's knowledge of this early fifteenth century religious and cultural clash.
Jun 23, 2011 Michael rated it liked it
Recommends it for: those with special middle eastern interest
I hope the book sells really well in the middle east and the world for that matter. Geoffrey is my goodreads friend with whom I have shared some goodreads messages. My gut tells me that the author is a very good man, and I wish him well. As for the book....I haven't finished yet....perhaps I never will.
Reading the text made me imagine kayaking in too little water. I kept bumping over words and names with which I am not familiar. This sophisticated American hill-billy just couldn't pull that wag I hope the book sells really well in the middle east and the world for that matter. Geoffrey is my goodreads friend with whom I have shared some goodreads messages. My gut tells me that the author is a very good man, and I wish him well. As for the book....I haven't finished yet....perhaps I never will.
Reading the text made me imagine kayaking in too little water. I kept bumping over words and names with which I am not familiar. This sophisticated American hill-billy just couldn't pull that wagon....mgc
It is now January 2013 and I did finish the book. When I stopped laboring over those unfamiliar words and names, I did settle in and enjoy the story, and gave it one more star. I have always enjoyed maps and geography. This book was centered around Istanbul with references to many of that great city's many names used for it by the different peoples in the area during the last seven hundred years.
I still have the opinion that a real love for this book may be limited to those in the area, or of those cultural backgrounds, or those more scholarly than me. I did find it difficult to follow the many characters and the several stories within the story......mgc ...more
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About Geoffrey E. Fox
Geoffrey E. Fox
Nonfiction: Hispanic Nation: Culture, Politics and the Constructing of Identity (U. Arizona Press); The Land and People or Argentina and The Land and People of Venezuela, both HarperCollins; Fiction: The Bookbinder (work in progress), A Gift for the Sultan, novel, 2010 (print and ebook), Turkish translation Bir cihan, iki sultan, Nokta Kitap, Istanbul, 2013; Welcome to My Contri, short stories of Nonfiction: Hispanic Nation: Culture, Politics and the Constructing of Identity (U. Arizona Press); The Land and People or Argentina and The Land and People of Venezuela, both HarperCollins; Fiction: The Bookbinder (work in progress), A Gift for the Sultan, novel, 2010 (print and ebook), Turkish translation Bir cihan, iki sultan, Nokta Kitap, Istanbul, 2013; Welcome to My Contri, short stories of Latin America, 1988, expanded ebook 2012. Several short stories in Spanish (published in anthologies) under by-line of "Baltasar Lotroyo". Other short stories (in English) in Exquisite Corpse, Fiction International and other journals; articles and essays in The New York Times, The Nation, Los Angeles Times, and other periodicals. ...more
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Tuesday announced plans to build 3,000 new homes in West Bank settlements, pressing forward with a construction binge in the wake of the inauguration of Donald Trump as U.S. president.
The late-night announcement came as Israel was preparing to evacuate an illegally built settlement outpost. It appeared to be an attempt by Israel's nationalist government to calm settler anger over the court-ordered removal of Amona, which was built two decades ago on private Palestinian land. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hardline coalition is dominated by settlers and their allies.
A late-night statement issued by the Defense Ministry said Netanyahu and his defense minister, Avigdor Lieberman, had approved the new construction.
The move followed an announcement days earlier of an additional 2,500 homes in the West Bank and more than 550 homes in east Jerusalem. The Palestinians claim both areas, captured by Israel in the 1967 Mideast war, as parts of a future independent state — a position that has wide international backing.
The international community considers settlements illegal. But Trump has signaled that he will abandon the policies of his predecessors and be far friendlier toward settlements. He has appointed a prominent U.S. supporter of the settlements to be his ambassador to Israel, and a delegation of settler leaders was invited to his inauguration.
This has emboldened Netanyahu, who repeatedly clashed with President Barack Obama over settlements, to announce a series of construction plans over the past week and a half. The Trump White House has remained silent, a dramatic departure from the vocal condemnations issued by Obama.
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Big Al McMordie Basketball Sides Picks
01-12-21	 Pacers +3 v. Warriors	 Top 104-95 Win 100 14 h 43 m Show
At 10:35 pm, our selection is on the Indiana Pacers + the points over Golden State. The Warriors are now 6-4 after back to back upset wins over the Clippers and Raptors. But favorites are a poor 37% ATS at home off back to back upset wins, if they won at home in their previous game, and were now matched up against a .500 (or better) foe. Take the Pacers + the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-12-21	 Spurs -2 v. Thunder	 Top 112-102 Win 100 11 h 14 m Show
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the San Antonio Spurs minus the points over Oklahoma City. San Antone was blown out by Minnesota in the 2nd of a back-to-back series in Minneapolis. But off that blowout loss, we'll take Gregg Popovich's crew tonight, as they're 65-42 ATS as a road favorite off a SU loss where they failed to cover by double-digits. Meanwhile, the Thunder return home off a 5-game road trip in which they went 4-1 (including 3 upset wins over the last week). Unfortunately for the Thunder, underdogs off 3 upset road wins have covered just 40% over the past 31 years. Take San Antonio minus the points.
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Houston Rockets + the points over Los Angeles. The Rockets lost round 1 in this 2-game series vs. the champs, but we'll take them to win round 2 tonight. On Sunday, the Lakers blew out Houston here at the Toyota Center, 120-102. But Houston has covered 64% since 1990 as a home dog off a home loss, if their foe was off back to back wins. And the Lakers have covered just 29 of 94 regular season games vs. foes off a SU/ATS loss, if that foe was playing with revenge from a home loss earlier in the season to the Lakers. Take Houston in this home underdog role.
01-11-21	 Raptors +5 v. Blazers	 Top 111-112 Win 100 14 h 42 m Show
At 10:05 pm, our selection is on the Toronto Raptors + the points over the Portland Trail Blazers. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. The 2019 Champion Raptors are now 2-7 SU/ATS after losing to the 2018 Champion Warriors last night, 106-105. But at least the Warriors are a respectable 6-4 SU/5-5 ATS. The Raptors will now travel up to Portland to take on a Trail Blazers team which won and covered two straight games for the first time all season, with SU/ATS wins over the T-Wolves and Kings. But it's worth noting that the point spread for tonight's game is the biggest underdog spread for Toronto all season. And the Raptors are 12-4 ATS over the last 4 regular seasons when getting 5+ points in a game. Meanwhile, Portland has covered just 6 of 21 off back to back ATS wins. And it also falls into a negative 35-91 ATS system of mine which plays against certain teams off back to back SU/ATS wins vs. foes off upset losses. Grab the points with Nick Nurse's men tonight. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-10-21	 Lakers v. Rockets +3 Top 120-102 Loss	 -110 7 h 47 m Show
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Houston Rockets + the points over Los Angeles. We played on the Rockets in their previous game, and were rewarded with a 42-point blowout win over Orlando -- Houston's best game of this young season. Going into Friday's contest, the Rockets were 2-4 SU/ATS, and had yet to win by double-digits. The Lakers also haven't been making too many friends "in Vegas," as they've only covered the spread in four of their 10 games, including 0-3 ATS their last three. These two teams met in last year's post-season tournament, and the Lakers won the 7-game series, 4-games-to-1 after the Rockets took the opening game. But Houston won 2 of last year's 3 regular season games, and I look for it to upset Los Angeles this evening, as well, as it falls into several of my very best post-season revenge systems. Even better: this will be Los Angeles' 3rd game in four nights, and LeBron James' teams have covered just 43% in his career when playing their 3rd game in four nights, if favored vs. winning opponents, while NBA teams have covered just 30 of their last 80 when playing their 3rd game in four nights, if they won the previous two games. Finally, the Rockets are a solid 26-14 ATS as rested home underdogs if they lost the previous meeting to their opponent. Grab the points with the home underdog. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-09-21	 Spurs v. Wolves +6.5 Top 125-122 Win 100 11 h 43 m Show
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Minnesota Timberwolves + the points over San Antonio. We played on the Spurs in each of their last two games, and were rewarded with upset wins over both the Clippers and Lakers. But off those two big upset wins, we will fade the Spurs as a road favorite tonight. Indeed, teams off back to back upset wins are a soft 42% as favorites vs. foes with losing SU/ATS records. And the Spurs have covered 12 of their last 39 when favored, including 1-9 ATS vs. foes off back to back losses. Take Minnesota. Good luck, as always....Al McMordie
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Atlanta Hawks minus the points over Charlotte. The Hornets come into this game off back to back upset wins over the Pelicans last night, and these Hawks on Wednesday. But off those two upset road wins, we'll fade Charlotte tonight, and take the revenge-minded Hawks. Since 1990, teams off back to back upset wins on the road have covered just 28% as a home underdog vs. revenge-minded foes. Take Atlanta. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-08-21	 Clippers v. Warriors +6 Top 105-115 Win 100 13 h 52 m Show
At 10:05 pm, our selection is on the Golden State Warriors + the points over the LA Clippers. We played on Los Angeles on Wednesday, as a 4-point road favorite, and were rewarded with a 7-point victory. But we will take Golden State in this rematch, as it's 52-27-1 ATS vs. division rivals if it lost its previous game, while the Clippers are 13-35 ATS off a SU/ATS win, when favored by 4+ points vs. a revenge-minded foe. Grab the points with the Warriors. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-08-21	 Raptors -5 v. Kings	 Top 144-123 Win 100 13 h 42 m Show
At 10:05 pm, our selection is on the Toronto Raptors minus the points over Sacramento. The Raptors have (unbelievably) gotten off to a 1-6 start this season. But there's no reason to panic. Their slow start is partly due to bad luck, as they could have won/covered three of their six SU/ATS losses. And a difficult schedule also hasn't helped. But tonight, the Raptors will play a team they're significantly better than, and I believe they'll take out their frustrations tonight, and blow out Sacramento. For technical support, consider that Toronto is 15-6 ATS off 3 ATS losses, including 12-2 ATS off a loss. And the Kings are 11-22 ATS as a home dog of more than 2 points vs. foes off back to back SU/ATS wins. Lay the points with the Raptors.
01-08-21	 Magic v. Rockets -6.5 Top 90-132 Win 100 11 h 43 m Show
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Houston Rockets minus the points over Orlando. The Rockets check in off back to back SU/ATS losses to Dallas and Indiana, and have been installed as a home favorite vs. Orlando, which has won its last two games (both SU and ATS). We'll lay the points with the Rockets, as they've covered 58% off back to back losses, if they failed to cover their previous game, and their opponent is off back to back SU/ATS wins. Meanwhile, the Magic are a poor 52-74 ATS as single-digit underdogs vs. foes off back to back SU/ATS losses. Take Houston.
01-07-21	 Spurs +9 v. Lakers	 Top 118-109 Win 100 17 h 7 m Show
At 10:05 pm, our selection is on the San Antonio Spurs + the points over the Los Angeles Lakers. Perhaps the third time will be the charm for Gregg Popovich's men. They've played Los Angeles twice already this season, with both games in the Alamo City ending in defeat for the Silver and Black. But after getting blown out in Game #1, Game #2 went down to the wire for a 109-103 Lakers victory. We played on San Antone in that game as a 7-point underdog, and we'll play on them here, at Los Angeles. The Spurs come into this game off an upset win over the Clippers on Tuesday, and are now a perfect 3-0 ATS on the road this season. They're also 57-36 ATS on the road vs. non-division foes in the regular season when playing with revenge, including 14-7 ATS when playing with double-revenge. Meanwhile, the Lakers are 26-43 ATS as a favorite in the regular season vs. a foe they defeated twice earlier in the season. Finally, San Antonio falls into a 90-40 ATS revenge system of mine. Take the Spurs. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-06-21	 Clippers -2 v. Warriors	 Top 108-101 Win 100 12 h 10 m Show
At 10:05 pm, our selection is on the Los Angeles Clippers minus the points over the Golden State Warriors. Steve Kerr's men must like the number 137, as that's been their point total in each of their last two games. They poured in 137 in a 31-point upset win over Sacramento on Monday, and also scored 137 vs. Portland the night before that, in a 15-point win. But off those back to back upsets, we'll fade Golden State tonight. And they will be welcoming a Clippers team in an ornery mood off an upset home loss yesterday to San Antonio. That was Los Angeles' 3rd loss of the season. In their previous defeats, they bounced back to win and cover vs. Minnesota (124-101) and Phoenix (112-107). L.A. is now 34-13 ATS off a loss, while the Warriors are a poor 18-33 ATS off a win. And NBA underdogs are a horrid 2-16 ATS after scoring 120+ in back to back upset wins. Take the Clippers tonight to crush Golden State. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-06-21	 Thunder +8 v. Pelicans	 Top 111-110 Win 100 10 h 4 m Show
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Oklahoma City Thunder + the points over New Orleans. These two teams met last Thursday in Oklahoma, and the Pelicans blew out the Thunder, 113-80, as a 6-point road favorite. We'll take OKC in this re-match, as the Thunder are 18-7 ATS their last 25 when playing with revenge, including 8-0 ATS when priced from +4 to +10 points. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have covered just 8 of 22 as a favorite vs. revenge-minded foes, and are 8-21 ATS at home off a SU loss. Finally, the Thunder fall into a 143-83 ATS revenge system of mine. Grab the points with OKC. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-06-21	 Jazz -7 v. Knicks	 Top 100-112 Loss	 -110 10 h 32 m Show
At 7:35 pm, our selection is on the Utah Jazz minus the points over New York. The Knicks have won two straight -- both as big underdogs -- while the Jazz were blown out last night by 34 points in Brooklyn. It will be a short trip to Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks on Wednesday, and we'll lay the points with Utah. Since 1990, .563 (or better) NBA teams have cashed 63% after losing their previous game by more than 28 points, if their opponent was off back to back wins. And home dogs off upset road wins have cashed just 39% over the last 31 years vs. foes off upset road losses. Lay the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-05-21	 Wolves +11.5 v. Nuggets	 Top 116-123 Win 100 11 h 14 m Show
At 9:05 pm, our selection is on the Minnesota Timberwolves + the points over the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets blew out Minnesota, 124-109, on Sunday, in Minneapolis. But we'll take Minnesota in the rematch tonight. And, unlike Sunday's game, this will be played in Denver. That's good news for the T-Wolves, who are 20-2 ATS their last 22 in Denver, when priced as an underdog of +1.5 to +15 points. And, regardless of where the point spread is, the ROAD TEAM has gone 41-10-1 ATS its last 52 in this series! That's one reason I love Minnesota tonight. Another is that rested, revenge-minded double-digit underdogs are 300-234 ATS against division rivals. Take Minnesota + the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-05-21	 Lakers v. Grizzlies +9 Top 94-92 Win 100 10 h 13 m Show
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Memphis Grizzlies + the points over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers bested Memphis here, on Beale Street, on Sunday, by a 108-94 count. That was the Lakers' 3rd straight road win. Unfortunately for the defending champs, they're a dreadful 110-163-4 ATS when favored by 8+ points against a revenge-minded opponent, including 21-58 their last 79 if they won by more than 5 points in the previous meeting. And the Lakers also fall into a negative 40-84 ATS system of mine which fades certain road favorites that were playing a revenge-minded foe. Take Memphis + the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-04-21	 Kings -2 v. Warriors	 Top 106-137 Loss	 -112 14 h 50 m Show
At 10:05 pm, our selection is on the Sacramento Kings + the points over Golden State. We had a big play on the Warriors last night, and were rewarded with an upset win by Steph Curry (62 points) and Co. against Portland. But off that win, we will fade Steve Kerr's crew tonight, as Golden State falls into negative 99-143, 56-118 and 33-70 ATS systems of mine that fade certain teams off upset wins. Even worse for the Warriors: Golden State is 17-33 ATS off a straight-up win, while Sacramento is 26-11 ATS on the road off a road loss. Lay the small number with the Kings. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-04-21	 Mavs +3 v. Rockets	 Top 113-100 Win 100 10 h 54 m Show
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Dallas Mavericks + the points over Houston. The Mavericks lost their previous game, last night, at Chicago, 118-108. And Dallas entered that game as a 4-point favorite. Meanwhile, the Rockets downed Sacramento, 102-94, as a 2-point home underdog on Saturday. We'll take the Mavericks to bounce back tonight, as they're 111-63 ATS off a loss, if matched up against an opponent which was off a win. And the Rockets are a woeful 1-13 ATS their last 14 off an upset win at home, if matched up against an opponent which failed to cover the spread by 10+ points in its previous game. Finally, the Rockets fall into negative 2-29, 31-69 and 13-54 ATS systems of mine. Take Dallas + the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-02-21	 Cavs +7 v. Hawks	 Top 96-91 Win 100 11 h 28 m Show
At 7:35 pm, our selection is on the Cleveland Cavaliers + the points over the Atlanta Hawks. The Cavaliers were absolutely annihilated in their previous game -- a 119-99 defeat at Indiana on Thursday. The Cavaliers had last night off, but Atlanta was in action at Brooklyn, and pulled off a big upset as a 6.5-point underdog, 114-96. That sets up Cleveland well tonight, as they will be rested against an unrested foe. And the Hawks are a dreadful 44-85 ATS vs. rested foes off 20-point (or worse) defeats. Take Cleveland + the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-01-21	 Lakers v. Spurs +7 Top 109-103 Win 100 13 h 20 m Show
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the San Antonio Spurs + the points over the Los Angeles Lakers. This is the 2nd of a back-to-back match-up here in San Antonio. The Lakers won the first game on Wednesday, 121-107. But we'll take the points with the Spurs tonight, as they're 21-4 ATS their last 25 at home when playing with revenge against .550 (or better) foes. Take San Antonio.
01-01-21	 Bulls v. Bucks -14.5 Top 96-126 Win 100 13 h 20 m Show
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Milwaukee Bucks minus the points over Chicago. This will be the 3rd time this season we played on Milwaukee after it lost its previous game. We easily cashed the first two, as Milwaukee blew out Golden State (138-99) and Miami (144-97) after its first two losses. Now, it gets to take out its frustration on an unrested Chicago Bulls squad. The Bulls won their game last night in Washington. But Chicago is 14-31 ATS off a win, while the Bucks are 29-10 ATS in the regular season off a loss. Lay the double-digits with the Bucks. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
01-01-21	 Grizzlies +5 v. Hornets	 Top 108-93 Win 100 12 h 20 m Show
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Memphis Grizzlies + the points over Charlotte. The Hornets come into tonight's game off back to back upsets of Brooklyn and Dallas. And they were underdogs of +11.5 and +8 points, respectively, in those games. Unfortunately, NBA teams off back to back wins as underdogs of +8 (or more points), have cashed just 3 of 21 games vs. .470 (or worse) foes. Take Memphis + the points.
01-01-21	 Heat v. Mavs -1.5 Top 83-93 Win 100 12 h 19 m Show
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Dallas Mavericks over the Miami Heat. The Mavericks lost here, at home, on Wednesday to Charlotte. And Dallas was an 8-point favorite in that game. But, perhaps, that loss should not have come as a surprise. After all, Dallas exacted revenge in their game previous to that when they blew out the Clippers by 51 points. So, a letdown was certainly in order. Now, however, the Mavericks are locked into their best point spread role. The Mavericks are a powerful 110-63-5 ATS off a loss when they're matched up against an opponent off a win. And Dallas also falls into a 52-12 ATS system of mine which plays on certain teams off upset defeats. Take the Mavericks. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
12-31-20	 Pelicans -5.5 v. Thunder	 Top 113-80 Win 100 12 h 32 m Show
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the New Orleans Pelicans minus the points over Oklahoma City. The Pels are off a 25-point loss at Phoenix, but now fall into a 400-293 ATS system of mine which plays on certain road favorites off road defeats. Even better: .345 (or worse) NBA teams have gone 83-136-4 ATS at home if they weren't favored by more than 5 points, and their opponent was off a loss by 24+ points. Take New Orleans to bounce back tonight. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie
12-31-20	 Knicks v. Raptors -9 Top 83-100 Win 100 11 h 3 m Show
At 7:35 pm, our selection is on the Toronto Raptors minus the points over New York. Out of the many surprises so far this season, perhaps none is as surprising as Toronto's 0-3 start. The 2019 Champs will try to get off the schneid tonight in this "home" game in Tampa. And Toronto is 17-1 ATS at home in the regular season vs. division rivals when Toronto was favored by less than 10 points. Lay the points with the Raptors.
12-31-20	 Bulls v. Wizards -5 Top 133-130 Loss	 -110 9 h 32 m Show
At 5:05 pm, our selection is on the Washington Wizards minus the points over the Chicago Bulls. These two teams met on Tuesday, and the Bulls upended Washington, 115-107, as a 6-point road underdog. But that game as placed the Wizards in 100-57, 165-101 and 213-133 ATS revenge systems of mine. Additionally, as faithful followers know, I love to go against bad NBA teams off wins. And the Bulls are a bad team. Last season, Chicago won just 33.8% of its games. And it's a dreadful 8-36 SU and 13-31 ATS its last 44 games off a victory. Take Washington.
12-29-20	 Bucks -5.5 v. Heat	 144-97 Win 100 12 h 28 m Show
At 7:35 pm, our selection is on the Milwaukee Bucks minus the points over Miami. We played on Milwaukee on Christmas Day vs. Golden State, as the Bucks came into that game off a SU loss to the Celtics. And, as I noted then, Milwaukee's been "money-in-the-bank" in the regular season off a loss ever since coach Mike Budenholzer was hired, as it's 33-5 SU and 28-10 ATS in this role. I won't go against those numbers. And especially not tonight when Milwaukee will be out to avenge its playoff series ouster by Miami last summer. Take the Bucks to blow out the Heat. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
12-29-20	 Knicks +3.5 v. Cavs	 Top 95-86 Win 100 12 h 57 m Show
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the New York Knicks + the points over Cleveland. The Cavaliers have burst out to a 3-0 SU/ATS start this season. But the thing to bear in mind is that the Cavs were underdogs in each of those three games. Now, for tonight's game vs. the Knicks, the Cavaliers have been installed as a favorite. And, notwithstanding their current 3-0 record, the Cavs won just 29% of their games last seasons, and are NOT a very good team. Similar to our play last night against the Atlanta Hawks as a big favorite vs. the Pistons, we're going to fade Cleveland tonight as it cannot be relied up to lay points -- even to teams like the Knicks. Indeed, last season, Cleveland was a disastrous 0-7 ATS as a favorite (and it won just one of those seven games, straight-up)! Take New York + the points.
12-29-20	 Celtics -1 v. Pacers	 Top 116-111 Win 100 12 h 56 m Show
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Boston Celtics over the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers won the first of this back-to-back series in Indianapolis, with a 108-107 upset victory on Sunday, which moved their record to 3-0. But off their upset win, we'll fade Indiana in the rematch, as NBA teams with a W/L Pct > .600 have covered just 51 of 124 off an upset home win vs. foes off an upset loss. And Boston's 20-11 ATS on the road off an upset loss. Take the Celtics.
12-29-20	 Raptors +2.5 v. 76ers	 Top 93-100 Loss	 -109 12 h 55 m Show
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Toronto Raptors + the points over Philadelphia. The Raptors are 0-2 SU/ATS after dropping their first two games to the Pelicans and Spurs. But the Raptors are a solid 58-29 ATS off exactly 2 losses, which bodes well for them in Philly tonight. Additionally, NBA teams off back to back upset losses to start a season have cashed 62% over the last 41 years. And, finally, Philly has covered just 3 of 23 as a division favorite vs. foes off an upset loss that don't have a winning ATS record. Take Toronto + the points tonight. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
12-28-20	 Jazz -7.5 v. Thunder	 Top 110-109 Loss	 -110 12 h 16 m Show
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Utah Jazz minus the points over Oklahoma City. The Jazz were upset, 116-111, at home by the Timberwolves on Saturday night. And Utah was a 9-point favorite in that game. Tonight, they're a big road favorite, and we'll lay the points. For technical support, the Jazz are a solid 67-38 ATS as a favorite of -3 (or more) points off an upset home loss when playing a .250 (or better) opponent, including 18-0 ATS their last 18 if the Jazz didn't own a winning record. Take Utah minus the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
12-28-20	 Pistons +10 v. Hawks	 Top 120-128 Win 100 12 h 46 m Show
At 7:35 pm, our selection is on the Detroit Pistons + the points over the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta's off to a 2-0 start notwithstanding the fact that it won less than 30% of its games last season. Now, it's a huge home favorite against the 0-2 Pistons. But Atlanta can't be trusted to lay this number, as it has covered just 23 of 65 as a home favorite of -9 (or more) points. We'll take the points with Detroit, as NBA home teams that are undefeated on the season (like Atlanta) have covered just 26.0% over the last 31 years if they had a sub-.400 record the previous season. Take Detroit + the points.
12-28-20	 Grizzlies +7.5 v. Nets	 Top 116-111 Win 100 12 h 46 m Show
At 7:35 pm, our selection is on the Memphis Grizzlies + the points over the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets were favored by 11 points last night at Charlotte, but were upset, 106-104. Tonight, they're back home in Brooklyn, and the knee-jerk reaction might be to play on Brooklyn to bounce back against the 0-2 Grizzlies. But NBA home teams off an upset road loss in which they were favored by more than 9 points have covered just 29.6% since 1992 when playing a losing team off a SU loss. Take Memphis + the points.
12-27-20	 Suns -3 v. Kings	 Top 116-100 Win 100 13 h 10 m Show
At 9:05 pm, our selection is on the Phoenix Suns minus the points over Sacramento. The Kings upset Phoenix, 106-103, last night to move to 2-0 on the season. The Pacific Division foes will face off in Sacramento once again this evening, and we'll lay the points with the Suns in the rematch. Sacramento is a poor 16-39 ATS at home off a SU/ATS win, when playing an opponent off a SU/ATS loss. And, finally, road favorites off an upset road loss have covered 70% since 2008 vs. foes off an upset win at home, if their foe also was off back to back wins. Take Phoenix to blow out Sacramento. Good luck as always...Al McMordie.
12-27-20	 Magic v. Wizards -1 Top 120-113 Loss	 -104 11 h 10 m Show
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Washington Wizards over the Orlando Magic. We played (and lost) on the Wizards last night vs. this Magic squad, but will come right back with Washington on this Sunday. Like last night's game, this will also be played in Washington, D.C., as the NBA has scheduled back-to-back games at the same venue to limit travel in the COVID-19 environment. The Wizards fall into a 96-51 ATS 'revenge' system of mine which plays on certain teams that were upset at home in their previous meeting. And teams off a SU loss have covered 61.5% over the last 31 years vs. foes off back to back upset wins to start the season. Finally, winning teams off back to back upset wins, that covered each of those two games by 10+ points, have gone 117-176 ATS, including 19-48 ATS vs. division rivals. Take the Wizards.
12-27-20	 Spurs v. Pelicans -5 Top 95-98 Loss	 -107 11 h 9 m Show
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the New Orleans Pelicans minus the points over the San Antonio Spurs. We played against both New Orleans and San Antonio in their previous games. We cashed the Heat vs. the Pelicans, in a 111-98 Christmas Day win, but lost last night with the Raptors, who were outscored 9-0 down the stretch to fall to the Spurs, 119-114. We will play against Gregg Popovich's crew again tonight, as they're 7-37 SU and 16-27-1 ATS as underdogs of +4 or more points vs. Western Conference rivals. And they have also covered just 25.8% over the last 31 years on the road vs. .500 (or better) foes off a loss by more than 8 points. Take the Pelicans.
12-27-20	 Mavs +5 v. Clippers	 Top 124-73 Win 100 8 h 42 m Show
At 3:35 pm, our selection is on the Dallas Mavericks + the points over the LA Clippers. The Mavericks lost to the Clippers in last year's playoffs, 4 games to 2. And that series defeat has triggered several of my best NBA Playoff revenge systems, with records of 76-45, 96-51 and 31-19 ATS since 1990. It's true that Dallas has gotten off to an 0-2 start, while LA is undefeated after its first two games -- both on the road. But the Mavs are 109-63-5 ATS off a SU loss when playing an opponent off a SU win, including 15-5 ATS when the Mavs lost by more than 20 in their previous game. And undefeated NBA teams, that won 57+ percent of their games the previous season, have covered their home openers just 33.9% since 1991. Take the Mavericks. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
12-26-20	 Raptors -1 v. Spurs	 Top 114-119 Loss	 -110 13 h 8 m Show
At 8:35 pm, our selection is on the Toronto Raptors over the San Antonio Spurs. The Raptors blew a 57-50 halftime lead against the New Orleans Pelicans in their season opener, and fell by 14, 113-99, at home. Meanwhile, the Spurs upset Memphis on Beale Street, 131-119. But off that win, we will fade Gregg Popovich's crew tonight, as the once-reliable Spurs are now a wallet-breaking 1-16 ATS at home off a win since March 20, 2019! In contrast, over the last two years, the Raptors have been exceptionally reliable with Nick Nurse at the helm. The Raptors were 53-19 (.736) last season, including a 27-9 record on the road. Moreover, the Raptors are an awesome 12-1 ATS their last 13 off a loss by more than 11 points. And their 26-11 ATS off an ATS defeat. Take Toronto. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
12-26-20	 Pacers v. Bulls +4.5 Top 125-106 Loss	 -100 13 h 44 m Show
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Chicago Bulls + the points over Indiana. The Pacers won by 14, 114-107, vs. the New York Knicks on Wednesday, while Chicago was blown out by 20, 124-104, by the Atlanta Hawks. The knee-jerk reaction might be to fade Chicago off that dismal performance. But consider that NBA teams off a loss by 20+ points in their season opener have covered 70% since 1990 when not getting more than 7 points in Game 2. Even better: mid-priced NBA road favorites of -4 to -8.5 points have covered just 10 of 35 off a win in their season opener at home, including 1-11 ATS vs. division rivals. Take Chicago + the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Washington Wizards minus the points over Orlando. The Magic upset Miami, at home, 113-107, on Wednesday, while Washington lost by an identical score to the 76ers, but covered the spread as a 7-point road underdog. The silver lining for the Wizards is that NBA teams that lost, but covered the spread in their season opener, have proceeded to cover 67.5% in Game 2 since 2008, including 75% when not favored by 3+ points. Meanwhile, the Magic have covered just 7 of 23 off an upset home win. and they're also 13-21-1 ATS their last 35 vs. Washington. Lay the points.
12-26-20	 Cavs v. Pistons -2 Top 128-119 Loss	 -110 12 h 44 m Show
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Detroit Pistons minus the points over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pistons lost by 10, 111-101, at Minnesota, on Wednesday, while the Cavaliers won their home opener, 121-114, against Charlotte. But the Cavs were the Eastern Conference's worst team last season, with a 19-46 record. And NBA teams playing their home opener, like Detroit, have cashed 67% since 1991 if they were off a double-digit loss, and were playing an opponent off a win in its home opener, if that opponent had a worse record the previous season. Take Detroit minus the points.
12-26-20	 Hawks v. Grizzlies -1 Top 122-112 Loss	 -110 10 h 39 m Show
At 5:05 pm, our selection is on the Memphis Grizzlies minus the points over the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks were a losing team last season, but opened their 2020-21 campaign with a road win at Chicago. They will now play the Grizzlies who lost their season opener at home, 131-119, on Wednesday to the Spurs. We'll take Memphis at home, as NBA teams have cashed 77% at home since 1991 off a loss in their home opener, if their opponent was off a SU win, and our home team owned a better record the previous season. Additionally, the Hawks are a poor 11-24 ATS after winning on the road, if the Hawks weren't getting 9+ points in their current game. Take Memphis on Saturday. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
12-25-20	 Clippers v. Nuggets +2.5 Top 121-108 Loss	 -105 16 h 16 m Show
At 10:35 pm, our selection is on the Denver Nuggets over the LA Clippers. The Clips opened their season with a "road" win against the Lakers, while Denver lost at home to the Sacramento Kings. But over the last 31 years, NBA home teams have covered 67% in Game 2, if they lost at home in their season opener, and their opponent was off an upset road win. Moreover, the Clippers are a poor 7-20 ATS on the non-division road when priced from -2.5 to +9 points, if they were off a SU win. Take Denver to bounce back on Christmas, and blow out the Clippers. Good luck, a always...Al McMordie.
12-25-20	 Warriors v. Bucks -10 99-138 Win 100 8 h 23 m Show
At 2:35 pm, our selection is on the Milwaukee Bucks minus the points over Golden State. Both of these teams lost their season openers. Golden State was blown out by Brooklyn on Tuesday, while the Bucks fell at the buzzer to Boston by a single point. Since his arrival in Milwaukee, coach Mike Budenholzer's men have been exceptional in the regular season when coming off a straight-up loss. They're 32-5 SU and 27-10 ATS, including 8-1 ATS at home when not laying more than 11 points. Take Milwaukee minus the points.
12-25-20	 Pelicans v. Heat -3.5 Top 98-111 Win 100 6 h 58 m Show
At 12:05 pm, our selection is on the Miami Heat minus the points over the New Orleans Pelicans. On Wednesday, Stan Van Gundy's Pelicans upset Toronto to kick off their 2020-21 campaign, while Miami lost as a road favorite against the Orlando Magic. We'll play on the Heat on Thursday, as they've gone 43-23 ATS off an upset loss when matched up against an opponent off an upset win. Lay the points.


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O WTA Challenger de New Haven – ou Oracle Challenger Series – New Haven, na última edição – é um torneio de tênis profissional feminino, de nível WTA 125K.

Realizado em New Haven, no estado de Connecticut, nos Estados Unidos, estreou em 2019. Os jogos são disputados em quadras duras durante o mês de setembro.

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Biden's Go-Big Stimulus Plans Set Up Fresh Fight in Senate
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(Bloomberg) -- President-elect Joe Biden's plan to pass a multitrillion-dollar economic stimulus package early in his administration faces challenges in a closely divided U.S. Senate, with a potential impeachment trial for Donald Trump that could add to delays.
Biden is set to release his proposals -- the price tag for which has yet to be unveiled -- on Thursday. The package will feature a range of support for state and local authorities long blocked by Republicans, a bump in direct payments to $2,000 and expanded unemployment benefits, along with funding for vaccine distribution, school re-opening, tax credits, rental relief and aid to small businesses.
Parts of last month's $900 billion aid bill start running out in mid-March, and may not prove enough to forestall an economic contraction this quarter as the coronavirus continues to surge and wreak record deaths. Failure to win congressional approval by then could wallop equities, which climbed to a record last week amid expectations the Democrats' coming Senate majority would unleash major new stimulus. Investors turned more cautious Monday, with the S&P 500 Index retreating.
The stakes underscore the risk of proceeding with outgoing President Trump's impeachment. The Senate isn't coming back until Jan. 19, and an impeachment trial by law pushes to the top of calendar. House Democrats are considering passing an impeachment article this week. Some Democrats have urged withholding it from the Senate indefinitely to allow the stimulus bill to jump ahead of impeachment in the legislative timetable. No decision has been announced.
"My priority is to get, first and foremost, a stimulus bill passed," Biden said Monday when asked about concerns that impeachment could delay a relief package. "I've been speaking with some of my Republican colleagues about being able to move on a second package sooner than later," he said, referring to his pledge for another spending bill following the one last month.
Many elements of Biden's plan are expected to be drawn from House Democrats' $3.4 trillion Heroes Act, which passed in May and was blocked by the GOP-controlled Senate.
Economic and political aides to Biden spent the last several days working on size and components. Aides are still weighing the desire to spend money to help as many Americans as possible, against the political feasibility of passing another bill through Congress -- even a Democratic-controlled one.
Senator Chuck Schumer is set to be majority leader with the barest possible control of the chamber -- a 50-50 split. Deficit-hawk Democrats from conservative states, such as West Virginia's Joe Manchin and Montana's Jon Tester, will have equal influence with leftist progressive Bernie Sanders.
Biden on Friday highlighted that the current historically low level of interest rates allows for taking action to bolster both the short-term and long-term growth outlook. Ultimately, it would "reduce our national debt burden," he said.
'Much Worse'
"If we don't act now things are going to get much worse," Biden said on Friday.
Republicans are unlikely to warm to the argument. Their congressional leaders have signaled they will likely resist another major package after the last two record-high $2 trillion and $900 billion relief bills.
Biden and Schumer will need to hold the Democratic caucus together. Manchin specified on Friday he wants direct payments "targeted to those who need it." On Sunday, he said $2,000 checks aren't a clear "no" for him, but indicated he's skeptical. Among his concerns: many higher income families who have not lost their jobs get the benefit.
Parts of Biden's plan, including stimulus checks, unemployment relief and rental assistance, can be passed with just 50 votes using a special procedure for budgetary legislation. But other measures, such as state and local aid, may not qualify for so-called reconciliation, and would then require 60 votes; at least 10 Republicans would be needed to proceed.
Uneven Recovery
The Biden team views boosting gross domestic product as just one metric of success, according to an ally of the president-elect. The uneven nature of the economic recovery has meant parts of the labor market have been hit much harder than others. Friday's employment report showed a 140,000 slump in payrolls in December -- the worst monthly report since April -- with restaurant jobs hit particularly hard.
Appetite for some parts of a giant new bill could yet be limited. With California reporting an unexpectedly large surplus in its state budget last week, the case for the half trillion dollars in aid that Democrats were seeking for state and local authorities before the election may be tough to make to moderate members of the party. Some GOP members had backed $160 billion, while others wanted none.
Key Democrats are already weighing in with their own proposals for the bill.
Incoming Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden wants to link expanded unemployment benefits for gig workers and the long-term unemployed to automatic triggers that would extend the programs based on national and state unemployment rates. The idea is to remove the need to negotiate repeated extensions after the initial bill is passed.
Wyden is also interested in boosting supplemental unemployment insurance payments to the $600 level that expired in mid-2020. The December bill included $300.
Wyden's Idea
"Tying these programs to conditions on the ground also ensures Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans can't hold them hostage," said Wyden in an emailed comment, referring to the GOP leader.
Biden's plan will likely include an expansion of the child tax credit and tax break for dependent care, according to a person familiar with the plan. It could also have an expansion of the earned income tax credit, the person said.
Wall Street banks' expectations for the next round of stimulus fall well short of Biden's multi-trillion dollar framework. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is at the higher end, penciling in $900 billion, while Goldman Sachs Group Inc. stands at $750 billion.
Others are even more restrained. UBS Group AG economists estimate any new Covid-19 relief package in the wake of Biden taking office at $500 billion.
"We are firmly in the camp looking for half a loaf rather than a whole loaf" on the next fiscal package, said Seth Carpenter, UBS's chief U.S. economist, who worked at the Treasury Department in the Obama-Biden administration. Carpenter highlighted the ability of Manchin and other centrist Democrats to scale block more ambitious proposals.
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Bob Camp
Title: Bob Camp
Subject: The Ren & Stimpy Show, Spümcø, Yoake no Mariko, Sym-Bionic Titan, I Miss You (Björk song)
Camp at the 2015 East Coast Comicon in Secaucus, New Jersey
Area(s)
comic book artist
The Ren and Stimpy Show
Bob Camp is an animator, cartoonist, comic book artist, director, and producer. Camp has been nominated for two Emmys,[1][2] a CableACE Award, and an Annie Award for his work on The Ren & Stimpy Show.
Camp started his animation career as a designer for animated series such as ThunderCats, Silverhawks, TigerSharks, and several other series produced by Rankin/Bass. He then worked as a designer on The Real Ghostbusters for DiC, and later as a storyboard artist on Tiny Toon Adventures for Warner Bros. Television.
Camp was a co-founder of and director for Spümcø, the animation studio that created The Ren & Stimpy Show. He played a major role in the studio's creative force until September 21, 1992, when he left to work for Games Productions (a.k.a. Games Animation), the animation studio Nickelodeon initially created to continue work on the The Ren and Stimpy show series after Spümcø had been fired. At Games, Camp was promoted to creative director of The Ren and Stimpy show and supervised work on the episodes made.
In the 2000s, Camp worked as a storyboard artist on animated feature films such as Looney Tunes: Back in Action and Ice Age: The Meltdown.
In the 1980s, Camp worked at Marvel Comics as an illustrator on many comic titles including G.I. Joe, Crazy Magazine, Bizarre Adventures, Savage Tales, Conan the Barbarian, and the 'Nam.
Camp currently teaches at the School of Visual Arts.
Camp in 2015
ThunderCats, Silverhawks, TigerSharks, Mini Monsters, Karate Kat, Street Frogs (1985-1987) Rankin/Bass (Development artist, design lead)
The Real Ghostbusters (1986) DiC (Character designer)
The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil (1988) DiC (Character designer)
Tiny Toon Adventures (1990) Warner Bros. Television (Storyboard artist)
The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991-1996) Nickelodeon (Co-creator, storyboard artist, writer, director, producer, supervising director, voice actor)
Space Goofs (1995-1996) Gaumont Multimedia/Fox (Writer, storyboard artist, co-story supervisor, voice director)
Cow and Chicken (1997-1999) Cartoon Network (Storyboard artist)
Lucky Lydia (2000) Cartoon Network (Writer, storyboard artist, co-director, co-creator, executive producer, developer)
Jackie Chan Adventures (2002) Columbia TriStar Television (Storyboard artist)
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2003) Cartoon Network (Storyboard artist)
Robotboy (2007) Cartoon Network (Co-director, writer)
Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil (2010) Disney (Storyboard artist)
SpongeBob SquarePants (2015) Nickelodeon (Storyboard artist)[3]
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (2000) Imagine Entertainment (Storyboard artist)
Osmosis Jones (2001) Warner Bros. Pictures (Storyboard artist)
Cats & Dogs (2001) Warner Bros. Pictures (Storyboard artist)
Scooby-Doo (2002) Warner Bros. Pictures (Storyboard artist)
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) Warner Bros. Pictures (Storyboard artist)
Robots (2005) Blue Sky Studios/20th Century Fox (Storyboard artist)
Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) Blue Sky Studios/20th Century Fox (Storyboard artist)
Epic (2013) Blue Sky Studios/20th Century Fox (storyboard artist)
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Movies (Layout artist)
^ Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. "Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations for 1992 - OUTSTANDING ANIMATED PROGRAM (FOR PROGRAMMING ONE HOUR OR LESS)". Retrieved on July 27, 2013.
^ https://twitter.com/ShermCohen/status/616696300424163329
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Bob Camp's Bob Lab Website
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Nickelodeon, Turner Broadcasting System, Boomerang (TV channel), Adult Swim, Hanna-Barbera
Nickelodeon, John Kricfalusi, Spümcø, The Simpsons, Ren & Stimpy "Adult Party Cartoon"
Björk, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Animation, Nickelodeon, John Kricfalusi
Yoake no Mariko
Spümcø, The Ren & Stimpy Show, John Kricfalusi, The Simpsons, GameSpot
Sym-Bionic Titan
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Photographer proves her 'Art is a Crime'
"Art is a Crime" by Arlene Ibarra.
(Arlene Ibarra)
By Laurie Delk
Shocking, unsettling and captivating, the crime scene photography of Arlene Ibarra undoubtedly grabs attention and reaction from viewers. Teaming up with Jaegermeister, Ibarra (who also moonlights as a contributing PACIFIC photographer) unleashes her newest set of images in Art is a Crime on June 18, photographing San Diego bartenders in an array of graphic, bloody scenarios.
Beyond just an art show, the event will also feature music by Ikah Love and Heminguey, food by DJ Tangalin of Bivouac Ciderworks, and tattoos by Jordae. In advance of the show, PACIFIC sat down with Ibarra to find out more about her latest project.
PACIFIC: What is the inspiration for this latest series of Art is a Crime?
ARLENE IBARRA: I studied forensic science in college. That was the original inspiration, the first crime scenes I created as an artist were based on what I learned. Jagermeister is a client and liked that it pushed boundaries. They commissioned me to create more with five craft cocktail bartenders in San Diego. Bartenders are always photographed graceful behind the bar, and we wanted to do something out of the ordinary.
Were the crime scenes based on real events?
No not at all. One was based on American Psycho, another an insane asylum, another Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
What is the Hubertus Circle we see in the images?
It refers to a group of bartenders that are chosen by Jagermeister who are influential in their community. Jager sends them to do guest bartending spots around the world.
What's the average reaction to your images?
I've done these type of shows before, and the initial reaction is shock and confusion. People either love it or hate it, it's either "Wow" or "What the hell?" There are people that are horror fanatics that love this stuff. It's pushing the boundaries of art for people.
What would you say to critics that say you are glorifying violence?
It's like a horror film. Based on my education, a lot of people don't like to see that side of the world, but professionals still have to process that world. My interpretation is that it is with an artistic perspective.
Is the blood real?
Yeah, it's pork blood. You can't replicate real blood with fake blood.
What would you do if you were protested by animal rights activists for using pig's blood?
I don't know. As artist, not everyone is going to like what I do. I'm not here to please everyone. I don't do it for everybody else.
What is the takeaway from this series?
The point of the photos, there's no right or wrong answers. I have the story in my mind, but really it's left up to you to decide. You figure out what happened.
What's next up for you?
There's been a lot of interest in the series, so there are more crime scenes planned, which will also be a bigger production for me. I want to stay creative and come up with more storylines.
Where can San Diegans your work?
On Instagram at @artisacrime, and people can contact me at arlene_ibarra@mac.com for purchasing inquires.
Art is a Crime
When: 7-10 p.m. Monday
Where: Studio 710, 13th St., Suite 300, downtown
Info: arleneibarra.com/art
Laurie Delk
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Masonic News & Views -- What does it mean?
Greetings Brother,
I attended an extraordinary event this weekend. Hundreds of Freemasons from several different jurisdictions gathered together in fraternal fellowship for a singular purpose - that of bringing more Masonic Light to those who seek it. There were dignitaries and men of eminent station practically at every turn. There was a dizzying array of titles, colors and costumes bandying about.
I had many interesting encounters over the course of the weekend, and several fascinating conversations. There were more than a few moments of awakened insight or sudden clarity. But, one encounter was especially meaningful and supremely humbling.
I was crossing the marble tiled lobby, headed toward the white marble staircase when I heard someone call out my name. "Tim, come here. There's someone I want you to meet."
I turned and a good friend of mine, accompanied by a tall, dignified looking gentleman, was approaching from the far end of the lobby. I met them halfway and we shook hands. First, my friend introduced me to the older gentleman, and then he proceeded to introduce him to me. I wish I could recall all the titles he rattled off; there was Past Grand something, and Most Excellent somebody, and current Grand something or other, and Illustrious Sir I dunno. The list of impressive titles seemed to go on and on, and as it did I began to feel small. When my friend finally came to the end of the introduction I remember offering my hand and mumbling something about it being "...a great pleasure to make your acquaintance."
The dignified looking gentleman clasped my hand in both of his. He shook my hand vigorously and told me it was a pleasure to meet me, as well. Then, smiling warmly, he said, "May I ask you a question?"
I immediately noticed a difficulty in swallowing as I wondered at the likelihood of my having the answer to this man's question. But, his warm smile was assuring and I nodded and tried to return his smile.
"What do all those titles mean to you," he asked seriously.
"Well," I began, "they mean that you have labored diligently in the fields of Masonry and have earned certain..." I stopped because his smile had faded.
"I suppose," he said, "that one might surmise such, but you have no evidence of it. What do my titles mean to you?"
The palms of my hands grew moist and I could feel beads of perspiration beneath the band of my cap. "Well," I tried again, "I guess they mean that you deserve respect for your accomplishments in...." I stopped again as he was shaking his head slowly from side to side.
"We've only just met," he said. "Do you so readily respect every man to whom you've just been introduced?"
I shook my head no and looked uneasily around for an escape, but there was none. Then, he continued softly, "So, I ask again, what do all my impressive sounding titles mean to you?"
I was out of answers. I searched for the answer I thought he wanted, for an answer that would satisfy him, but I found none.
Finally exasperated, I shrugged helplessly and simply said, "Nothing."
There was that warm smile again. He reached out and grasped me by the shoulders and said, "Exactly right; nothing. My titles may be taken as a sign that I have earned the respect of another, but until and unless I have likewise earned yours I am entitled to and deserve nothing more than you may owe to any other man."
Then he turned, and I watched as the two of them ascended and disappeared beyond the winding stair.
W:.Brother Norm Napier has recently taken residence in the Christian Health Care Center located at 3535 East Cherokee Street in Springfield, MO. He is in room 201 and can be contacted directly by calling (417) 889-9818 extension 201. Many of us know Norm and have benefited greatly from his teachings. Please give him a call or stop by and say hello when you can.
Tuesday, March, 22, 2011: Criterion Lodge No. 586 will meet in Special Communication for work in the 3rd Degree of Freemasonry. One candidate will be presented for the sublime degree of Master Mason. Lodge will be duly Opened at 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, March, 22, 2011: Bolivar Lodge No. 195 will meet in Special Communication for work in the 2nd Degree of Freemasonry. Four candidates will be presented for the degree of Fellow Craft. Lodge will be duly Opened at 5:30 PM and there will be nourishment available throughout the evening.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011: March Madness Ritual Instruction concludes tonight at the Masonic-York Rite Temple located at 1930 West Catalpa Street in Springfield. Dinner will be ready at 6:00 and instruction will follow at 7:00 PM. RWB Wayne Beach, DDGL 34, will instruct on the 2nd and 3rd Degrees of Freemasonry. All Master Masons are invited in.
Thursday, March 24, 2011: Forsyth Lodge No. 453 will meet in Special Communication for work in the 1st Degree of Freemasonry. Dinner at 6:15 and Lodge will be duly Opened at 7:00 PM.
Friday, March 25, 2011: University Lodge No. 683 will conduct work in the 3rd Degree of Freemasonry in conjunction with their Stated Communication. One candidate will be presented for the sublime degree of Master Mason. Dinner at 6:00 and Lodge will be duly Opened at 7:00 PM.
Saturday, March 26, 2011: Billings Lodge No. 379, Billings, MO, will hold their 11th Annual Benefit Fish Fry at American Legion Post 639 located at 2660 South Scenic in Springfield, MO from Noon 'til 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 years and under. We will be giving away $200 in cash at 5:00 p.m. that Saturday. (need not be there to win). RWB Tom Williams and the Lucky Boys will play from 4:00 p.m. - ???.
Saturday, March 26, 2011: Monett Lodge No. 129 will host a State School of Ritual Instruction and the Regional Round Robin Ritual Competition. RWB Randy Jones, Grand Lecturer of Missouri, will conduct the school and competition. Breakfast at 8:00 and instruction will begin at 9:00 AM. All Master Masons are encouraged to attend.
Saturday, March 26, 2011: You are cordially invited to attend the 1st Annual York Rite Masonic Youth Event sponsored by Springfield Chapter No. 15 RAM, Zabud Council No. 25 R&SM and St. John's Cammandery No. 20 KT.
A Noon luncheon will be served by the ladies of the Social Order of the Beauceant. Donations are requested from adults and all youth will eat for free.
Following the meal an informational program will be presented by representatives of the Rainbow for Girls, Job's Daughters and DeMolay Masonic youth groups. Speakers will discuss the ideals and programs of each organization.
This is an open meeting for all members of the Masonic fraternity and appended and adoptive bodies of Freemasonry. Bring your prospects and questions and let's support our Masonic youth.
In order to help plan for the meal please RSVP to one of the following Sir Knights:
click here to contact ESK Paul Kingsley.
click here to contact ESK Bob Detherow.
Click here to view and print a flier for the event.
Monday, March 28, 2011: Granby Lodge No. 514 will meet in Special Communication for work in the 3rd Degree of Freemasonry. One candidate will be presented for the sublime degree of Master Mason. Lodge will be duly Opened at 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011: Joplin Lodge No. 335 will host a Regional School of Ritual Instruction. RWB Tim Couch, RGL Region 'F' will instruct on the ritual of the first sections of the degrees, and receiving and balloting on a petition. Dinner at 6:00 and Instruction will begin at 7:00 PM.
Saturday, April 2, 2011: Whitewater Lodge No. 417 will host their 1st Annual Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel Music Show. The show will feature the Bressler Brothers, Old Santa Fe, Route 66, and will be held at the Delta High School Gymnasium in Delta, MO. Only $7 to see both shows. Click here to view a flier for the event.
The Scottish Rite Valley of Joplin needs your help in preserving our beautiful Scottish Rite Cathedral. And, in helping preserve this piece of American history you could win a brand new Chevy Camaro. Tickets are just $50 each and only two thousand tickets will be offered. There will be cash prizes awarded, as well. For all the details on how you can help us preserve this beautiful building please go to WWW.WIN-CAMARO.COM. or visit and "LIKE" the page at Facebook.com/Win-a-new-Camaro. Thank you very much.
As you can see there's lots of Masonry going on in Missouri. See the links below to keep up with the latest or to submit information for your upcoming meeting.
For more news of upcoming events and special communications visit the Upcoming Masonic Events page on Masonsmart.com
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In a town in China, just before the Revolution, a fourteen-year-old little girl, called Ling, admires and adores Xiaomei, older than her and the daughter of the blind trader Liu Feihong. She embodies so much her ideal of femininity that she does not understand why her brother is not in love with Xiaomei. Soon things change and life gets complicated. Both brother and sister fall in love, but not with whom they should. Their wishes collide with their parents' strictness, superstitions, the delicate balance between modernity and tradition and with the indelible memory of her grandmother, who visits Ling in her dreams from the "imagined country" of the death.
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Rebekah Vardy vs. Coleen Rooney: player-woman dispute continues in court
By Aman
It was an argument that could not have fit better into the digital age. In October last year, Coleen Rooney accused her real girlfriend on her Instagram and Twitter profile Rebekah Vardyto have betrayed and betrayed her. For a long time she had suspected that someone from her circle of friends would give details of her private Instagram stories to the British newspaper "The Sun" and therefore came up with a strategy to convince the traitor.
Rebekah Vardy vs. Coleen Rooney: player women dispute in court
"I blocked everyone so that no one else could see my Instagram stories, except for an account," wrote the wife of England star Wayne Rooney. "Over the past five months, I've posted a number of false stories to see if they make their way into the 'Sun.'would find. And do you know what? They did! ", She explained." I have scanned and saved all stories that clearly show that only one person saw them. It's … Rebekah Vardy's account. "Vardy, who was pregnant at the time, was badly hostile on Instagram.
That had consequences, says Jamie's wife Vardy today. In the meantime, she has sued Rooney. The libel lawsuit is about £ 1 million, according to the Daily Mail. And Rebekah Vardy is by no means restrained in the documents.
Rebekah Vardy sees himself as a scapegoat
The public ridicule was extremely difficult for her. Vardy was then worried about her unborn baby, had suicidal thoughts herself, she admits. She also says she's from Coleen Rooney made a "scapegoat". Because Rooney had actually given her private stories to the press for years, or commissioned friends to do it.
Vardy's view of things is confirmed by Sun's editor-in-chief, Dan Wootton. He says he wrote some articles about the Rooneys and most of the information came from the couple themselves or from Coleen's friends.
Shortly after Rooney's alleged disclosure, Rebekah Vardy had already said and revealed that she had received death threats. Rooney's fans had told her to die and that something should happen to her children. "I'm strong, but that made me cry," said Vardy at the time.Daily Mail".
source: "Daily Mail"
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Q: Join 2 table using like and get first record only I have oracle sql query like below and i want to extract only one name matching like with t2 table.I am getting the records using the query but it is talking lot of time as i have more than 40 million names in t1 and .02 million in t2 table.
t1 data for col1:
N Wind Pudding Dr
Hasty Pudding Ln
Banana Pudding on the Go
Saint Barbaras R C Church
St Barbaras Rd

t2 data for col1:
Pudding
Barbaras

Query:
select t2.col1,t1.col1
from t1, t2
where t1.col1 like '% t2.col1 %';

output would be:
Pudding       N Wind Pudding Dr
Barbaras      Saint Barbaras R C Church

A: Untested:
select t2.col1,
       (select t1.col1 from t1
        where t1.col1 like '%' || t2.col1 || '%''
        fetch first 1 row only)
from t2

Perhaps not the most efficient way...

A: A few more options which select any t1 table's row which matches t2 column value.
One:
SQL> select max(t1.col), t2.col
  2  from t1 join t2 on instr(t1.col, t2.col) > 0
  3  group by t2.col;

MAX(T1.COL)                              COL
---------------------------------------- ----------
St Barbaras Rd                           Barbaras
N Wind Pudding Dr                        Pudding

Two:
SQL> select t1_col, t2_col
  2  from (select t1.col t1_col,
  3               t2.col t2_col,
  4               row_number() over (partition by t2.col order by null) rn
  5        from t1 join t2 on instr(t1.col, t2.col) > 0
  6       )
  7  where rn = 1;

T1_COL                                   T2_COL
---------------------------------------- ----------
Saint Barbaras R C Church                Barbaras
N Wind Pudding Dr                        Pudding

SQL>

A: Try something with CONTEXT index
CREATE INDEX text_indx  ON t1(col1) INDEXTYPE IS CTXSYS.CTXCAT;

SELECT t2.col1,t1.col1
  FROM t1, t2
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Chelsea meets BATE Borisov in a third round of Group L in the UEFA Europa League. The meeting will be played on October 25th at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London.
It is not surprising to anyone that Chelsea's team is the leader of the group. The Blues won their first two games in the tournament and scored 2-0. Chelsea sparse to the three points against PAOK and MOL Vidi and will now try to show a little more in front of home against BATE Borisov. Over the weekend, the Londoners made a 2:2 draw against Manchester United on their own ground by pulling out the point at the end of the game. Maurizio Sarri's graduates have won three of their last five matches in all tournaments and are expected to take their BATE Borisov team.
BATE Borisov's team has three points in their assets and is in third place in the standings with equal points with the PAOK team. The Greek team, however, has an advantage after his 4-1 victory in Borisov in the last round. The Alyaksey Baha alumni won their 2:0 MOL Vidi tour in the first round. This success ended their unpleasant series of 12 consecutive matches on a foreign field without success in European club tournaments.
BATE Borisov has only one success in four games against Premier League teams. This victory was 1:0 against Everton in 2009 in this tournament. In the upcoming match, however, the Belarusian champion is unlikely to reach the victory. On the other hand, Chelsea will be seeking for the first time in Champions League 2010-11 to win three consecutive matches in the group stage of European club tournaments. Londoners are the big favorites for the ultimate success and I think they will not be surprised at this match. I think the hosts will make an advance even to the holiday and will congratulate the victory.


As greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions continue to destroy the earth there is now a very concerted effort to come up with a viable solution. The green movement has certainly put the quest for a greenhouse effect solution at the forefront of our minds, which is half the battle. The old adage of the squeaky wheel gets the grease certainly holds true, and now that going green is a priority by the government, scientific community, businesses, and individuals it will get the attention and dollars it requires.
The green house effect solution is seen by experts as having an attitude of environmental stewardship that crosses into all areas of the population. The government has certainly got the ball rolling by implementing several green initiatives and regulations.
Research and development into new technologies is a major factor in coming up with a greenhouse effect solution. Renewable energy sources such as biomass, hydrokinetic, solar, wind, and other forms are being researched and tested daily. New materials such as biodegradable plastics such as corn plastic are being tested and used by consumers and businesses throughout the country.
Europe and the United States in particular are heading in the right direction as there is an increasing collaboration between the government, private and public sector businesses, and the scientific community. Recent studies have shown that greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions are decreasing and a greenhouse effect solution may not be far behind. Finding a greenhouse effect solution is will certainly take continued collaboration between all of these parties.
Posted on November 20th under Expert Advice, Global Ecology.


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