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Review of "The Rosie Project" & "The Rosie Effect" by: Graeme Simsion & Giveaway of "The Rosie Effect"
Posted by fantastyfreak on July 27, 2015 July 27, 2015
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Review: This is a review of both books jointly!
The Rosie Project: From the outset of the book, The Rosie Project is a very sensitive, witty, delightfully cerebral romantic comedy, featuring the first-person perspective of a genetics professor with Asperger's, endeavoring to find love. His character is endearing and very well-shaped; I really felt like the main character of Don Tillman was a fantastic rendering of a character, faced with the unique difficulties in his professional life, of having a mental disorder that makes them have difficulties with socializing with others, try to succeed in doing so anyways.
His faux-pas, and social ineptitude are sensitively portrayed as humorous blunders, where he tries to understand an entirely different scheme of life that isn't as rote, or tactile and logically linear as the world of genetics. In genetics, there isn't so many different emotional variances, or slight, subtle cues. And Graeme Simsion does an expert job, handling the hard task of translating the thought patterns of someone with Asperger's, in a way that makes the character of Don Tillman's complexities of character, along with the nuances of his psychological condition, come through in a lucid, fascinating way.
More important, the humor of his mishaps, and moments of inadvertent impropriety are balanced well alongside the well-handled, serious drama aspect, which involves Don trying to search out the biological father of Rosie, who he begins to developing a romantic relationship with; their budding romance could have come off as a contrived gimmick that otherwise could have detracted from enjoyment of this intelligently-written story. Yet their interactions are very fun to read, especially since Rosie is in many ways the complete opposite of him, as she is free-spirited, thus independently-minded in an entirely different sense than Don who is rigid, methodical, and set-in-his-ways, with respects to his form of independence.
The story gives us a very thorough, and above all, sensitive/accurate portrayal of a character with Asperger's, and it is both equally funny and serious. It is an unconventional, well-written romantic comedy that will greatly appeal to readers, in search of books that admirably present characters with very different psyches, or dispositions, that are rarely presented so well, and so prominently in many other books in this genre. Besides being absolutely hilarious at points, The Rosie Project really gave me a very trenchant look at the unique daily challenges someone with Asperger's faces, in a world that often makes great demands on people with a wide array of unique psychological conditions, to be not just socially adept, but to be almost immaculate in terms of how perfect your social conduct can be.
The Rosie Effect: In many ways, The Rosie Effect, the sequel to the brilliantly bright, impulsively readable The Rose Project, pales a bit in comparison. The basic story involves the unique challenges of commitment, in a committed relationship with another human being. In of itself, marriage is already a terribly difficult thing for many people, having fidelity throughout the many conflicts and and challenges that any married couple face is something very trying. When someone has a unique psychological condition, a marriage that is already inherently something that carries specific challenges can be especially hard for someone with Asperger's, who has difficulty with sometimes fully comprehending the wide range of social cues, and subtlety, or nuances, expressed in someone's tone. This creates a myriad number of terrible difficulties for Don, who sometimes does not seem to have the full support at all times of Rosie. These are all expressed many times, throughout the novel, in a comedic light, but this book allows these things to carry sometimes a more serious tone as well.
In many ways, this book is more riveting and deeper, as it really authentically portrays the unique challenges that someone with Asperger's faces, when entering into a marriage, or having children. Yet in some ways, the charm and fond cleverness of the first book doesn't come across as strongly in this book. And some of the situations are not just absurd in principle, they become sometimes patently absurd, to the point of rupturing a reader's suspension of disbelief. To be fair, these seemingly ridiculous things are part and parcel of the unique charm and humor of the story, yet there should still be a degree of realism to at least keep things from becoming too immoderately ridiculous. My biggest concern was the way that Don's clear unique psychological difficulties were clearly more than just charming, eccentric foibles, and sometimes I feel the self-awareness that he had Aspergers was not something deal with enough, or quite as extensibely, and realistically, as I would have hoped as a reader. Perhaps, there is intention behind that as well, in that there may be another installment forthcoming that deals in greater detail about coming full-circle with facing the many unqiue challenges of having something like Asperger's syndrome. The one clear realistic element of all of this is the gradual quality of the novel's development of his character; the fact that Don still faces many numerous, new challenges shows that having a certain type of psychological condition really is very much something that is a daily challenge when this person must learn to adapt to a rapidly-changing modern environment.
Nonetheless, the book still runs the gamut of realistically portraying all the nuances of someone with Asperger's, to the extent where I actually felt even more deeply connected with Don as a character, as he faces so many different trials and challenges in this story. You really cannot help but laugh when something inadvertently funny occurs for him due to a social faux-pas, and you cannot help but hope in earnest for his triumph in his life.
Even though, it is both different and slightly inferior to the first novel (in terms of realism), I really enjoyed it nonetheless, and it was as richly enjoyable and tons of fun, as with the first novel. The humor is spot on, of course, which makes this book yet another rip-roaring fest of intelligently written hilarity, and heartening social/romantic drama that really shapes Don and the other characters within his life into full-fledged, deep personalities, that you cannot help but feel are somehow real-people, perhaps existing on a separate plane of reality, apart from our own.
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Lori Delene Cornett says:
I like romance novels about people who aren't perfect and that last past the initial romance. There's not really much to be learned from just the beginning of a love story, especially not the beginning of a love story about people who are pretty much perfect. I imagine this book could be very educational.


A cozy house, a soft bed or a sheltered nook. This bed becomes what you like – and can be quickly transformed if you fold the sides in a new way. Everyone should enjoy being at home, right?
-You can build the cat bed in 3 different ways: as a cozy house with a small opening, as a soft bed with sides and a high back or as a comfortable nook with medium-high walls.
Filling: Polyurethane foam 1.5 lb/cu.ft.


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Amy Joanne Robach, née le  à Saint-Joseph, est une journaliste de télévision américaine pour ABC News. Elle est la co-présentatrice de 20/20 et la présentatrice de nouvelles de dernière heure/présentatrice de remplacement pour . Elle a été correspondante nationale pour NBC News, co-animatrice de l'édition du samedi de l'émission  de NBC, et présentatrice sur MSNBC. Depuis mai 2018, elle est co-présentatrice de  aux côtés de David Muir.

Biographie

Enfance
Née à Saint-Joseph dans le Michigan, Amy Robach grandit à East Lansing avant de déménager à St. Louis dans le Missouri. Sa famille déménage par la suite en Géorgie, où elle fréquente le lycée et l'université. Elle est diplômée de la Brookwood High School à Snellville et de l'Université de Géorgie avec mention très bien en journalisme audiovisuel. Elle a terminé  dauphine du concours de Miss Géorgie USA en 1995.

Carrière
Amy Robach commence sa carrière à WCBD en 1995. Elle quitte la station en 1999 et commence à travailler chez WTTG à Washington, puis rejoint MSNBC en 2003 où elle passe quatre ans, présentatrice de deux heures le matin et remplaçante sur les programmes ,  et . Elle est nommée co-présentatrice de  en . Son dernier jour sur  est le , où elle annonce son départ vers ABC News.

Amy Robach est d'abord apparu sur  en tant que correspondante. Elle devient la présentatrice des actualités de l'émission le 31 mars 2014. En 2018, elle devient la nouvelle co-présentatrice de 20/20.

En , elle anime  sur ABC, programme diffusé en journée et initialement axée sur la pandémie de Covid-19 aux États-Unis, et diffusée à la place de . L'émission a ensuite remplacé  pour une durée indéterminée sous le nom de GMA3 : What You Need To Know, Amy Robach continuant à être l'animatrice.

Affaire Jeffrey Epstein
Le , Project Veritas a publié un incident de  durant la fin , dans lequel Robach discute de la suppression par ABC de son reportage sur le milliardaire délinquant sexuel condamné et accusé de trafic sexuel  Jeffrey Epstein en 2015. Cette publication est diffusée deux jours après qu'un article de NPR a révélé l'existence d'une interview face caméra de Virginia Roberts Giuffre et le non diffusion de celle-ci par ABC. Virginia Giuffre affirme avoir été victime d'un trafic sexuel de la part d'Epstein à destination d'hommes puissants, dont le prince Prince Andrew, duc d'York – une affirmation que le duc a vigoureusement démentie. Dans une vidéo , Amy Robach est enregistré sur le plateau de l'émission  d'ABC, en train de faire les déclarations suivantes :

, dit Robach dans la vidéo. . Robach poursuit en disant que Giuffre a fait allusion à d'autres personnes dans l'interview, notamment l'ancien président Bill Clinton, le professeur de droit émérite de l'Université de Harvard Alan Dershowitz et l'ancienne petite amie d'Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell. Giuffre a porté des accusations similaires contre tous également dans des documents judiciaires. (Tous nient tout acte répréhensible ou implication dans le trafic sexuel d'Epstein.) Giuffre a déclaré dans des documents judiciaires qu'elle avait vu Clinton en présence d'Epstein mais qu'elle n'avait pas vu Clinton participer à une activité sexuelle.

, a déclaré Robach sur la vidéo. . Elle déclare en outre : .

Amy Robach a répondu à la vidéo divulguée avec cette déclaration : .

ABC News a publié une déclaration, affirmant : .

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Journaliste américaine du XXIe siècle
Naissance en février 1973
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Q: I need help on this Golang web application using mysql as database I am new to Golang  and had been following some tutorials and I want to put into practice what I have learned to create a website
This is the main.go file
package main

import (
        "html/template"
        "net/http"
        "log"
        "database/sql"
        _"github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
)

//Fetch all templates
var templates, templatesErr = template.ParseGlob("templates/*")
 func main() {
  PORT  := ":9000"
  log.Println("Listening to port", PORT)
  http.HandleFunc("/", root)
  http.HandleFunc("/facilities", allFacilities)
  http.ListenAndServe(PORT, nil)

}
func root(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
    rootData := make(map[string]string)
    rootData["page_title"]  = "iSpace Open Data"
    rootData["body"]    = ""

    templates.ExecuteTemplate(w, "index.html", rootData)
}

 type facility struct{
   FacilityName string
   Type string
 }

func allFacilities(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request){
  db, err := sql.Open("mysql", "root:08swanzy@tcp(127.0.0.1:3306)/iod")
  if err !=nil{
    log.Fatal(err)
  }
  defer db.Close()
  rows, err := db.Query("Select FacilityName, Type from health_facilities ")
  if err != nil {
      log.Fatal(err)
  }
  defer rows.Close()

  fac := facility{}
  facilities := []facility{}
  for rows.Next(){
    var FacilityName, Type string
    rows.Scan(&FacilityName, &Type)
    fac.FacilityName= FacilityName
    fac.Type= Type
    facilities = append(facilities, fac)
  }
  templates.ExecuteTemplate(w, "facilities.html", facilities)
}

This uses html files in templates folder for the view. But I  keep on getting runtime error saying it has pointer dereference. I need help please.

A: Tried your code and got the same error. It happened on this line:
templates.ExecuteTemplate(w, "index.html", rootData)

The problem is that your templates are not loaded correctly. I moved template parsing to the main function and it works. Here the relevant code snippet:
//Fetch all templates
var (
    templates *template.Template
)

func main() {
    var err error
    templates, err = template.ParseGlob("templates/*")
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }

    PORT := ":9000"
    log.Println("Listening to port", PORT)
    http.HandleFunc("/", root)
    http.HandleFunc("/facilities", allFacilities)
    http.ListenAndServe(PORT, nil)

}

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Southern Fried Chics is one of the fastest growing online boutiques in the country! We love making woman feel confident in our products with prices that work for everyone! We are looking for hardworking, dedicated, fun, passionate individuals to join our team. If you think you'd be a good fit for Southern Fried Chics and want to have a career that gets you excited everyday please send your resume to careers@southernfriedchics.com!
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to answer all our customers inquiries by phone, voice mail and email! We are a very fast paced company and everyone wears many hats here. Our customers are NUMBER ONE and we need a person who is ready to put them first.
Responsibilities will be predominantly phone and email based, however, on a day to day basis you would also be working with our Customers who come in to shop! This means you will need to pull their clothes for them, get them whatever they need and check them out when they are done! Having an eye for fashion is a huge help and the ability to learn our customers and what they are looking for. You will need a firm knowledge of our products (SFC Collection and our other Vendors) to be successful and may be needed for a variety of special projects while still tending to your primary responsibilities. The ability to use basic computer programs is necessary, you will be trained on our CRM system and will be working closely with management to transition to a new system in the coming months. This position is going to require a go getter with a positive attitude and a passion for learning new things. Proven writing skills and phone skills are mandatory. We have passionate customers and you will need to be able to think on your feet, problem solve and work with all our departments to keep them happy.
We are looking for creative individuals with an eye for style. Someone who loves to work behind the scenes but also in front of the camera (live videos anyone?!). An individual who loves to be as creative as possible. If you love styling your friends for their events, or making sure that picture of them is just right then you definitely want to be a Social Media Specialist at SFC!


After 14 years as Director of Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, and serving as the Interim CEO of the National Heart Foundation, Professor Garry Jennings AO recently took the reins as Executive Director at Sydney Health Partners.
Below Professor Jennings outlines why he was drawn to Sydney Health Partners, why Advanced Health Research and Translation Centres are so important, and his vision for the future of the Partnership.
What is Sydney Health Partners all about?
As an Advanced Health Research and Translation Centre, Sydney Health Partners can cross the barriers in the research process between discovery, translation and, ultimately, implementation into our health system. Our focus is on improving the health of our patients and community, and we have an opportunity to really engage with them to ensure we are addressing their needs.
Through a partnership like Sydney Health Partners we can add real value to the health system through cooperation and collaboration across our Partner organisations. We can apply and learn from the diversity of skills, expertise and knowledge amongst us to focus on how we can address and overcome the issues our health system faces – and match health care delivery to the evidence base.
Another advantage to a collaborative partnership like Sydney Health Partners is that we can do things on a bigger scale, speeding up and intensifying innovation in the delivery of health care.
What attracted you to Sydney Health Partners?
The pace of discovery in health research today now demands a mix of agility and scale, and I believe Sydney is one of the few places in our region with the potential to be a real player. Sydney Health Partners covers a vast and diverse area, serving a significant population of 2.7 million people. Within this area there are some of the worst and some of the best health indicators in the country. Smoking rates, for example, range from 7% in the more affluent area to 27% elsewhere - much lower and higher respectively than the national average. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity, and this is something I look forward to addressing through our Partnership.
I also believe that universities, medical research institutes and health services - like our local health districts here in the NSW health system - bring different things to the table when it comes to translational research. We have a healthy mix of each in our Partnership base, and each plays an important role in helping to translate medical research into the health system. Above all, there is a demonstrable commitment to the Partnership led by our health service Partners - the Sydney, Northern Sydney and Western Sydney Local Health Districts and the Sydney Children's Hospital Network - with the strong engagement and support of the University of Sydney and our medical research institute Partners.
Can you explain what translational research is and why it is important?
Translational research means different things to different people. In its broadest sense, translational research is about taking a discovery to the final stage of implementation into the health system to improve public health. Simply put, this is making sure that the outcomes of health and medical research are used to benefit patients and the community, and that clinical practice is aligned with the evidence base.
Sydney Health Partners has expertise and a track record in every stage of translation from fundamental discovery to implementation into the public health system. One of our key strengths is the role of our health service partners in providing an opportunity for high level implementation research that really makes a difference.
Why does a partnership like Sydney Health Partners matter to patients and the community? How will it benefit them?
My experience in indigenous health research has taught me how consumer driven research can bring immediate benefits to the community. It is about working hand in hand with the community to identify and address the issues that are important to their health. This approach to research overcomes many common barriers to implementation and is more effective at meeting the real needs of the community. In my view this needs to become the norm in health research and innovation, and it is a key priority area that I will pursue through Sydney Health Partners.
In a direct sense a partnership like Sydney Health Partners can also enable us to identify the gaps across the catchments served by our partners and work to fill these gaps to improve the health of our patients and community. There are bound to be things that are done extremely well amongst our Partner organisations and others that we can improve on. This diversity can be used to identify and understand these gaps, learn from each other and help lift each other to a higher level.
Why does it matter to clinicians and researchers? How will it benefit them?
I know from personal experience that researchers can become frustrated with the different processes across different research institutions, as well as duplication and redundancy. These are things that can be harmonised under Sydney Health Partners.
Science is also getting bigger and health research is no exception. This includes bigger study populations, bigger infrastructure and bigger data. The scale of Sydney Health Partners provides the opportunity for individual research groups and their institutions to grow within their means through partnering together, and engaging with disciplines and expertise outside their usual domain and comfort zone. It is about offering our Partners more than what they can achieve alone.
Many important steps in improving public health into the future will come from outside mainstream health research – be it the social and physical sciences, engineering, information technology, economics or the law. Through our university Partner, the University of Sydney, we can provide clinicians and researchers with access to these disciplines, and address health at a whole of society level.
What kind of an impact can Sydney Health Partners have?
Most of the impact Sydney Health Partners will have will be demonstrated through the achievements of our Partner organisations – be it more relevant science and bigger grants to the research institutions; more agile and better supported clinicians; bigger teams and more consistent practices across the Partnership.
Some of this work will seem invisible from the outside including the most important, and somewhat elusive, target of all-creating a culture of innovation with a focus on the health of the whole community, and world class excellence in everything we do. This is the kind impact I want Sydney Health Partners to have.
What do you want to see Sydney Health Partners achieve in the next three years?
I would like to see some tangible gains and successes from the Thematic Stream groups that have been brought together by the opportunities provided through Sydney Health Partners. I would like to see the right people working together independent of where they work and under what flag. I would also like to see recognition that an Advanced Health Research and Translation Centre model, like Sydney Health Partners, transcends traditional boundaries and is the way of the future for the health system.


I agree...all ready for mommy kisses.
Oh yeah. I want to reach back in time and across the miles and kiss, kiss, kiss.
Oy. How do you stand it?
I really enjoy your posts, Lisa. Quite the way to start a weekday workday in Portland, Oregon. Have even shared the blog with a co-worker. Hope you (and Bob) and the family and all the Legos are well.
Oh, my ovaries! The cuteness!!!


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Q: SQL Sort by name alphabetically I have a problem on sorting by alphabet but I want the name with [duplicate] sort at last What I would like to have is at first would sort by alphabet then name with duplicate sort at last. The duplicate might be more than 1.
The result I have done:
$sql  = 'SELECT DISTINCT venue_id, name FROM venues ';
$sql .= 'ORDER BY CASE ';
$sql .= 'WHEN name NOT LIKE "%[DUPLICATE]" THEN "1" ';
$sql .= 'WHEN name LIKE "%[DUPLICATE]" THEN "100" ';
$sql .= 'END ASC ';

   *----------*------------------*
    |     ID   |  venue_name     |
    *----------*------------------*
    | 1       | Axxxx            |
    | 2       | Assss            |
    | 5       | Assss [duplicate]| // this is actually the whole name of the venue
    | 6       | Bzzzz            |
    | 7       | Bzzzz [duplicate]|
    | 8       | Fzzzz            |
    | 21      | Fzzzz [duplicate]|
    *----------*-----------------*

is it posible for the result be like:
*----------*------------------*
|     ID   |  venue_name     |
*----------*------------------*
| 1       | Axxxx            |
| 2       | Assss            |
| 6       | Bzzzz            |
| 8       | Fzzzz            |
| 5       | Assss [duplicate]|
| 7       | Bzzzz [duplicate]|
| 21      | Fzzzz [duplicate]|
*----------*-----------------*

A: hope this could be helpful
Set Nocount On

Declare @Table Table
(
     Id             Int
    ,venue_name     Varchar(100)
)

Insert Into @Table(Id,venue_name) Values
 (1,'Axxxx')
,(2,'Assss')
,(5,'Assss')
,(6,'Bzzzz')
,(7,'Bzzzz')
,(8,'Fzzzz')
,(21,'Fzzzz')

;With t1 As
(
    Select   t.Id
            ,t.venue_name
    From    @Table As t
            Join
            (
                Select  Min(t.Id) As Id
                From    @Table As t
                Group By t.venue_name
            ) As t1 On t.Id = t1.Id

    Union All

    Select   t.Id
            ,t.venue_name
    From    @Table As t
            Join
            (
                Select   Min(t.Id) As Id
                        ,t.venue_name
                From    @Table As t
                Group By t.venue_name
            ) As t2 On t.venue_name = t2.venue_name And t.Id > t2.Id
)

Select  *
From    t1

Edit as per your requirement:-
Insert Into @Table(Id,venue_name) Values
 (1,'Axxxx')
,(2,'Assss')
,(5,'Assss [duplicate]')
,(6,'Bzzzz')
,(7,'Bzzzz [duplicate]')
,(8,'Fzzzz')
,(21,'Fzzzz [duplicate]')

;With t1 As
(
    Select   t.Id
            ,t.venue_name
    From    @Table As t
            Join
            (
                Select  Min(t.Id) As Id
                From    @Table As t
                Group By Replace(t.venue_name,' [duplicate]','')
            ) As t1 On t.Id = t1.Id

    Union All

    Select   t.Id
            ,t.venue_name
    From    @Table As t
            Join
            (
                Select   Min(t.Id) As Id
                        ,Replace(t.venue_name,' [duplicate]','') As venue_name
                From    @Table As t
                Group By Replace(t.venue_name,' [duplicate]','')
            ) As t2 On Replace(t.venue_name,' [duplicate]','') = t2.venue_name And t.Id > t2.Id
)

Select  *
From    t1

A: One possible way to do this (assuming only one duplicate per entry) is to first select unique records from the list using:
SELECT DISTINCT

then from there, you can order them however you'd like. The second time around your query would grab everything that remains that was not in the first query. Then you can order that result as well.

A: try this query
WITH t1 (row,id,venue_name)
AS
-- Define the CTE query.
(
    SELECT ROW_NUMBER() OVER(PARTITION BY venue_name ORDER BY id ) AS Row
       ,id
      , venue_name
    FROM tablename
    order by venue_name

)
-- Define the outer query referencing the CTE name.
SELECT id,venue_name
FROM t1
order by row

A: SELECT
id, venue_name ,
(SELECT COUNT(*) FROM t t1 WHERE t.venue_name = t1.venue_name ) -
(SELECT COUNT(*) FROM t t2 WHERE t.id < t2.id AND t.venue_name = venue_name )  AS num
FROM t
ORDER BY num, name

calc row_number() for mySQL

A: Try this:
select t1.id, t1.name from source_table as t1
    left join (select min(id) as id,
                      name
                 from source_table
             group by name) as t2 on t1.id = t2.id
order by
    case when t2.name is not null then 0 else 1 end,
    name

SQL fiddle
Edit: With your new information (comment), it becomes simpler:
SELECT id, name FROM source_table
ORDER BY
    CASE WHEN name LIKE '%[duplicate]%' THEN 1 ELSE 0 END,
    name

... and that should be all you need.

A: You can also check it, if it works for you-
SELECT s.*
FROM (SELECT s.*,
             (@rn := IF(@v = venue_name, @rn + 1,
                        IF(@v := venue_name, 1, 1)
                       )
             ) AS seqnum
      FROM (SELECT venue_name,id FROM venues) s CROSS JOIN
           (SELECT @v := '', @rn := 0) params
      ORDER BY venue_name
     ) s
ORDER BY (seqnum = 1) DESC,
         id ASC;

Note: I have just changed query as per your requirement but did not check output, so please check and let me know issue if not getting your desired output, so that I can correct if there is any issue.


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Accessing Catalog Price Guides On The M.T.H. FTP Site
So, what is an FTP site anyway?
FTP, which stands for File Transfer Protocol, is essentially a large repository for files that are too big (or in this case, sensitive in nature) to be transmitted via email. Users can access FTP sites through a variety of means, including most internet browsers or stand alone FTP programs. The easiest way to access the M.T.H. Dealer FTP site is through the M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Portal using Internet Explorer in the steps documented below. Users will also find additional methods to access the FTP site in the Dealer Portal.
How To Download Files From The FTP Site
Access the M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Portal from the M.T.H. website by clicking on the Dealer Login link under the Dealers link at the top of the M.T.H. website.
Once you've logged into the site, scroll down and click on the Access the MTH FTP Site link on the left side of the page.
A new Internet Explorer window should now be visible with a single folder in it titled Dealer_FTP. Click on that folder to open up a new Explorer folder that contains the Dealer FTP contents.
If you're looking for a catalog price guide (Direct Dealer Accounts Only), click on the folder titled MTH Catalog Price Guides to reveal a list of all previous catalog price guides by year, then follow the steps below. If you're looking for catalog images or price lists, visit the Catalog Photos or MTH Product List folders and then follow the steps below to download images and product lists.
Click on the folder titled 2015 Guides to reveal all the catalog price guides released in 2015.
Click on the folder titled after the catalog issue you wish to download (ie:2015 RTR) to reveal all the price guides we've published for that specific catalog.
Inside this folder are PDF (.pdf) and Excel (.xls)files for the various price guides we've published to date for that specific catalog. The PDF version for a given catalog will look just like the printed version of the price guide mailed to Direct Accounts while the .xls file under the same name contains the product listings in an Excel price sheet. The latter file type is useful for those wishing to import the catalog contents into point-of-sale or accounting software.
Either of these files can be saved on your computer by clicking File/Save As in the PDF document reader or spreadsheet program you are running on your computer.

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Red Dots: Deep Space One was on a mission to save humanity.
Deep Space One was sent on a one-way mission to save the people of Earth. Their mission was to find a new home for the survivors of a dying planet. They trusted each other and in the importance of their mission. What they found out en route was not expected and the information they learned changed everything for them and the people they left behind.


Joey Scarabino was named to the all-state team after an impressive postseason as a defensive end.
Cathedral Prep football standout Joey Scarabino has committed to Division II power Notre Dame College in Cleveland.
Scarabino was named to the all-state team after an impressive postseason as a defensive end. The 6-foot 3-inch, 241-pound senior had 61 tackles, including 6½ sacks to help the Ramblers win their third-straight PIAA Class 4A championship.
Scarabino transferred to Prep last offseason and left Seneca as the all-time passer in school history. The quarterback ran for 1,000 yards and threw for 1,000 yards in both his freshman and sophomore seasons before throwing for more than 2,000 yards as a junior for the Bobcats.
Notre Dame went 13-1 this past fall, including a trip to the NCAA Division II semifinals. The Falcons lost to No. 3 Valdosta State 30-24 in the semifinals after beating Slippery Rock 21-17 in the quarterfinals.


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'Criminalising Thought, Identity & More': 8 Laws Experts Call Unconstitutional
Which laws go against the venerated document we are slated to celebrate this Republic Day? We answer.
Published: 23 Jan 2023, 3:20 PM IST
Imagine this: Tomorrow the police show up at your door, tell you that at a conference you indicated a plan to wage a war against India and arrest you.
There is no evidence to support this claim. The state just presumes your guilt based on the books you read and the company you keep.
Or...you believe in a certain ideology. You did not necessarily act on that ideology but even believing it is a crime.
Meanwhile, you continue to languish in prison for several years. With neither bail nor a trial in sight.
Finally, when the trial takes place you have already spent several years in jail. You might be acquitted then, but will you be compensated for the years you lost in jail? Not really.
Dystopian? Wrong.
The Unlawful Activites Prevention Act (UAPA), a preventive detention law, which allows the government to designate an individual as a 'terrorist' without trial, can do just this.
But this, according to legal experts, violates the constitution.
And not just this – there are other laws, in their opinion, that criminalise livelihood, culture and identity – all of which go against the values enshrined in the venerated document, we are slated to celebrate this Republic day.
Which laws are these? And how are they unconstitutional? We find out.
1. The Unlawful Activites Prevention Act
"According to UAPA, if there is a prima facie case against me, I can be denied bail. But what is a prima facie case? It can even be an allegation of planning a conspiracy to overthrow the government. But this has to be substantiated, if it's not then it's as good as fiction. This is exactly what UAPA promotes."
Supreme Court Lawyer Ujjaini Chatterji
The Law: The Unlawful Activites Prevention Act (UAPA), a preventive detention law, which allows government to designate an individual as a "terrorist" without trial.
The legislation widens the ambit of terrorism and covers acts which are "likely to threaten" or "likely to strike terror," meaning you can be imprisoned for having a particular ideology without having acted on it
It can also deem any organisation a terrorist organisation and ban it
It also puts the burden of proving innocence on the accused, making jail not bail the norm
As articulated by Chatterji:
"How can thinking be a crime?"
A study by The People's Union of Civil Liberties (PUCL), which cites data from the National Crime Records Bureau, reveals that less than 3% of the arrests made under UAPA between 2015 and 2020 resulted in convictions.
Further, the high rate of acquittal (97.2%) showed that prosecution under UAPA lacks merit in huge majority of the cases, PUCL said in its report titled "UAPA: Criminalising Dissent and State Terror."
Even so, bail is very difficult for someone who has been accused of terror-related offences under the UAPA. Essentially because, according to Section 43D(5) of the Act, a court cannot grant bail to the accused in such cases, if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the accusations against them are prima facie true.
Why do experts think the UAPA is unconstitutional?
It goes against the legal maxim of innocent until proven guilty
It violates the right to personal liberty and promotes arbitrariness, thus going against Articles 21 & 14 of the constitution
It goes against the basic structure features of 'individual freedom, equality and rule of law
UAPA Cases in J&K: What Kashmiri Journalist's Release Means for Press Freedom
2. The Wildlife Protection Act
"The Act criminalises you for using forest resources. But who uses forest resources? Adivasis living in the forest areas. So, under this law, if you are an Adivasi, you will be criminalised."
Supreme Court Lawyer Disha Wadekar
The Law: The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 and its 2022 amendment is meant for the protection of plants and animal species in forests. Among other reforms, both the 1972 & 2022 versions of the act outlaw hunting certain animal species or harvesting certain plant, or animal species.
Under the 1972 act, out of the offences recorded by the Forest Department between 2011-2020, close to 78% of the accused persons belonged to an oppressed caste community and were incarcerated for hunting vermin species, according to a report by the Criminal Justice and Police Accountability Project (CPA).
How does this violate the constitution?
"Hunting tribes have existed since time immemorial. They hunt vermin species like pigeons, fish and so on. The act criminalises this and puts them behind bars for violating the fifth and sixth schedule of the constitution," Wadekar told The Quint.
The Fifth and Sixth schedule of the constitution allocate special land rights to tribal communities because their livelihood and identity is drawn from the land on which they live.
To enable more local control, the fifth and sixth schedules limit state control and directions over the land
As Ankit Bhatia, Soumya Jha and Namita Wahi, in a piece for the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), point out:
"The Constitution guarantees special protections for land rights of Scheduled Tribes in scheduled areas because land is not only the most important source of tribal livelihoods, but it is also central to their community identity, history and culture."
'21 Is Not Enough': Wildlife Expert Questions Maths Behind Cheetah Action Plan
3. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019
"With the CAA, for the first time a legislation is making a distinction based on religion for giving citizenship."
Supreme Court Lawyer Paras Nath Singh
The Law: The 2019 Act seeks to make refugees who are Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, eligible for citizenship. It, however, excludes Muslims from said countries.
"It is manifestly against the idea of a constitutional democracy. You cannot say that we will allow refugees if you are from specific religious communities but if you are a Muslim, you are not welcome, " Chatterji told The Quint.
Experts reckon that the CAA is violative of:
The right to equality before the law, as is mandated under article 14 of the constitution
The principle of secularism, which is part of the basic structure of the constitution
'Hostile Towards Muslims': Ex-Judges Slam TV News Coverage of Anti-CAA Protests
4. Constitution 103rd Amendment Act - EWS Reservations
"Reservations for oppressed castes was a constitutional right. The reservations for economically weaker sections (EWS) however, not only go against the principle of reservations but also privileges the oppressor community."
Supreme Court Lawyer, Disha Wadekhar
The law: The Constitution 103rd Amendment Act introduces 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections of the society. This, however, leaves out SC/ST/OBC communities on the grounds that it is already "loaded with benefits."
Contradicts the right to equality before the law under Article 14
Alters the equality code, which includes non-discriminatory and non-exclusionary principles, of the basic structure of the constitution
India's Caste Question and EWS Quota: BR Ambedkar Vs Gandhi's Idea of Justice
5. Anti-Conversion Laws
"These laws that are coming up in various states are used by the state machinery to penalise a particular class of people who belong to a certain community, on the grounds of religion."
Delhi High Court Lawyer Harshit Anand
The Law: Although India has no central law barring conversions, several states have come up with their own versions of anti-conversion laws which criminalise converting or attempting to convert any person to another religious faith allegedly through "force or fraudulent means."
This often criminalises interfaith marriages as well.
How do these laws violate the constitution?
They go against the fundamental right to freedom of religion (under Article 25) which has implicit within it the ability to choose a faith and the freedom to express or not express those choices to the world
These laws are directly in contravention with the secular character of the constitution
6. Anti-Begging Law
"This law criminalises homelessness, can you imagine that? Homelessness and begging are never community-blind. Who are these communities? Among others from oppressed castes, there are communities like the nomadic communities, the denotfied tribal communities, who by nature of their traditional livelihood are nomadic in nature."
The law: India has no federal law on begging and destitution. However, about 20 states have adopted the Bombay Prevention of Begging Act, 1959, which carries a penalty of detention of three to 10 years in 'beggar homes.'
Wadekar told The Quint, that this act criminalises Madaris, saperas and other nomadic communities which dont live in permanent settlements as part of their culture.
Chapter one of the act says any person "having no visible means of subsistence and wandering about or remaining in any public place in such condition or manner, as makes it likely that the person doing so exist soliciting or receiving alms" can be deemed a beggar.
Chapter 2 gives powers to authorities to arrest "beggars" without a warrant.
"If you are arrested under this law and then released onto the streets, you have no other livelihood opportunity but to go back to doing that again. And once you are out on the streets you can be criminalised again. It is an endless cycle," Wadekar added.
Inconsistent with the rights to livelihood and dignity, guaranteed by Article 21 of the constitution
Violates equal treatment before law which is part of article 14
7. New Labour Codes
"You cannot snatch my right to life from me and legally sanction exploitation."
The law: The Indian parliament passed four labour codes in 2019 and 2020. These four codes, that consolidated the 44 existing labour laws, are: The Industrial Relations Code 2020, The Code on Social Security 2020, The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 and The Code on Wages 2019.
Among other concerns, Chatterji pointed out that these codes increase the maximum working hours from 8-12. They also deny workers the right to form trade unions and indulge in collective bargaining for their rights.
Contradicts the non-discrimination and non-exploitation related principles found in the basic structure of the constitution. Incidentally, the 8-hour rule became a part of our constitution after it was borrowed from international labour rights movements
Goes against the right to protest which comes under the freedom of speech and expression (Article 19) of the constitution
8. Criminal Procedure Identification Act, 2022
"Based on the current form of the bill, it would be violative of the fundamental right to privacy, because under the Justice Puttuswamy [right to privacy] judgment, beyond a law being passed, it also needs to have a necessary state-purpose that is tied only to a proportional invasion into a person's privacy. It also requires adequate safeguards."
Apar Gupta, lawyer and executive director of the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF)
The Law: The new law replaces the colonial Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920 and authorises the executive to take "measurements" of convicts and other persons for the purpose of identification and investigation in criminal matters.
The "measurements" Anand points out can range from retina scans to biological samples. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) can preserve these details for 75 years.
"It allows for excessive delegation where unbridled powers have been given to the magistrate without any kind of statutory prescription," Anand further added.
It violates one's right to bodily integrity and privacy mandated under article 21
It goes against the ideals of individual freedom and equality, which form part of the basic structure of the constitution
It goes against the right to equal protection under law guaranteed under article 14 and promotes arbitrariness
The Unlawful Activites Prevention Act
The Wildlife Protection Act
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019
Constitution 103rd Amendment Act - EWS Reservations
Anti-Conversion Laws
Anti-Begging Law
New Labour Codes
Criminal Procedure Identification Act, 2022
(Click here to play the full 'Know Your Constitution' quiz by The Quint, on lesser-known facts regarding the Indian Constitution.
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Trek-80
Main Credits
Bruce Berry
International Release Date(s)
Trek-80 is a computer game developed by Judges Guild in 1979 for the TRS-80.
The object of Trek-80 is to destroy all the Klingon vessels while losing no more than five supply tugs in a specified period of time. The player moves the ship using warp drive for galactic travel, and impulse drive for inner quadrant movement. The Enterprise and Klingon vessels are armed with phasers and photon torpedoes, while the supply tugs only have phasers. The Enterprise also has the ability to use the ram as a weapon.[1]
Gameplay[edit | edit source]
The graphic layout is the usual galactic grid overlayed by an 8 x 8 quadrant grid found in Trek games. The Enterprise is depicted by an "E", and Klingons by a "K", and the tugs by the up arrow. Additional information displayed on-screen includes: stardate, ship's condition, quadrant, ship's energy, bases, torpedoes, and number of tugs lost.[1]
Development[edit | edit source]
Trek-80 was a basic language, 16K program written by Bruce Berry, and was the first computer game produced by a science-fiction/fantasy wargaming company. Barry took many ideas from the numerous Trek programs already on the market, and added a few new and different twists.[1]
The game was reviewed in 1980 in The Dragon #36 by Michael Dodge. Dodge concluded the review with, Trek-80 is a well written program and a good Star Trek game. The program's graphics are well laid out and easy to read, the mechanics are adequate, and the introductions of ramming and tugs are excellent features".[1]
↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Dodge, Michael (April 1980). "The Dragon's Augury". The Dragon (36): 64–65.
Retrieved from "https://gamicus.gamepedia.com/index.php?title=Trek-80&oldid=728022"
Star Trek (franchise)


The Indiana Pacers are currently on a six-game winning streak without their two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo.
This run of form now faces its biggest test as the team hosts the Milwaukee Bucks in the Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday.
Since their disappointing loss against the Magic last week, the Bucks have responded well and are sitting on the top of the Eastern Conference yet again.
Many believed the Pacers were doomed to fail when Oladipo's season-ending injury was confirmed, but they have proved everyone wrong so far.
They comfortably occupy the third seed, and their current run is the best in the NBA. Both teams will be eager to prove their worth in this matchup, which is always fine by me, as this usually translates into many exciting betting options.
So, let's see what the top online sportsbooks are offering and look for the best way to make some money out of this.
First, I'll look at the odds and then present a detailed preview of both teams so that everything is accounted for before we find the best bet here. Be sure to stick around until the end, as I'll be reviewing some other games as well.
I will update this space with the odds when they're available.
What a time to be a Milwaukee fan!
Just five years ago, the franchise was rock bottom, and the arena was empty. Now the team sits on top of the NBA and has two All-Star players on their roster.
There were even rumors that Anthony Davis had the Bucks on his trade shortlist. Nothing materialized on that front, but it's still recognition of the fact that the franchise has evolved.
A few years ago, nobody in Milwaukee would have dreamt that the most sought-after player in the league would be interested in joining them.
It's obvious that the key was drafting Giannis Antetokounmpo back in 2015. He has risen from a young star to a household NBA name, and who knows what heights he can achieve? He has been selected as one of the All-Star captains this year and has a very legitimate claim to be the player in the East this season.
But as with the San Antonio Spurs' golden age, drafting a franchise player isn't the only ingredient. The Bucks have consistently made good decisions in the past few years, and it shows when you look at their current roster.
Khris Middleton is another All-Star and overall a superb player to have alongside Giannis. He has averaged 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists this season. His field goal percentage is at 43.8%, and he's 37.7% from the third-point line.
The backcourt of Eric Bledsoe and Malcolm Brogdon is also producing fantastic results. Bledsoe is the more experienced piece and is proving invaluable on defense by averaging 1.5 steals per game. Brogdon has racked up some crazy numbers this year and is really turning into one of the best contributors on the roster.
He is averaging over 50% from the floor and has a 41.1% success rate from the line. He still has some work to do on his passing, but his performances this year have really highlighted his offensive prowess. At just 26 years old, Brogdon is one of the players who can surely improve even more.
The Bucks had this same backbone last year but were far from this season's heights. However, further good planning has made them title contenders this time around. What do I mean? To put it simply, they realized they needed some more experience on the team.
This was addressed by acquiring the talents of league veterans Brook Lopez, Ersan Ilyasova, and George Hill. Lopez fit straight away and has further revamped the Bucks system.
He isn't one of the top centers in the game and has certain issues to iron out, but he's a solid player and has the ability to stretch the opposition with his passing and shooting.
Ilyasova and Hill were added as backups, but they have an adequate return from the bench. In the game against Chicago, Ilyasova dropped 12 points in just 18 minutes. This is a welcome boost for the Bucks, especially because shooting is something that they need to work on.
This is maybe one of the reasons why they decided to dip in the trade window and reinforce the team even more this February. That brought Nikola Mirotic to the franchise, and he could be another hit for the Bucks.
Mirotic started the season on fire with the Pels and was among the top scorers in the league in the early stages. He is currently injured, but the expectations are that he will be fully healthy sooner rather than later. Mirotic can definitely provide the team with a shooting edge, so he may prove very valuable come the playoffs.
Those are the main reasons why the Bucks have turned from cellar-dwellers to title contenders, and there's plenty to be excited for.
The Pacers have been the definition of a solid team all season. They are equally adept at playing at home and on the road. In fact, only three teams have won more home games, and just four have managed a better record on the road.
Without too much fuss, they have made the third seed in the East their own and don't have any intentions of slipping down the charts. What is most impressive is that they are doing it without their star player.
Victor Oladipo missed 11 games at the start of the season because of soreness in his knee. A month ago, he suffered a season-ending injury to that same knee. His absence will be a big loss for the team.
He was averaging 18.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.7 steals this season, and if it wasn't for that freak incident, he would've played in the All-Star game. It's a tough pill to swallow for both the player and franchise, but knowing how positive Oladipo is, he still might have a role to play this season.
His teammates have more than kept their heads above water since his injury. The Pacers are on a six-game winning streak, which is the best in the NBA right now. The key for them has been finding the right solutions from within.
They have been very careful about who they bring into the team and have focused more on improving what they already have. One of the telling examples for that has been the form of forward Bojan Bogdanovic.
The guy can definitely shoot the ball! His current stats read 49.4 from the field and 42.9 from the three-point line. Bogdanovic has been consistent all season, and his recent performances even won him the Eastern Conference player of the week award.
Myles Turner is another one of the improved players. There were glimpses of his potential last year, but he has definitely stepped up his game. He racked up 18 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks in the recent win against the Hornets.
Turner is a young star who is definitely going places and has grown into his role as a scorer and a defender for the team.
Their only February acquisition was Wesley Matthews. The veteran guard was released by the Knicks, and the Pacers felt he could make a difference. If his debut is anything to go by, they were definitely right. Just two days after his release, he dropped a buzzer-beater to put away the Hornets.
It's still early to make conclusions, but Matthews seems like another smart move for Indiana. With veteran Tyreke Evans and the talented Domantas Sabonis coming off the bench, it's no surprise the Pacers look like a complete team.
The Bucks will be the biggest test to the Pacers' brilliant run of form — no doubt about it. You can even make the case that the team has been lucky with the fixtures in Oladipo's absence, but it's also true that they look unfazed by the absence of their star.
On paper, the Bucks are the better team, but they also have had some problems with turnovers and ineffective shooting as of late. This will definitely be what the Pacers will target, and having the home court advantage may help them.
Another matchup on Wednesday takes the stage in Toronto where the rampant Raptors take on the Wizards.
Odds will be added here as soon as they're available.
The new-look Raptors definitely mean business. After falling 29-21 in the first quarter against the Nets, they hit 126 points in the remainder of the game. Kawhi Leonard was again the hero with two late buckets and finished the game with 30 points and 8 assists.
Practically all the starters had a good return. Ibaka dropped 18 points and registered 12 rebounds, and Siakam and Lowry added a combined 30. Danny Green led the game in steals and had a further 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists to add.
New recruit Marc Gasol was given 22 minutes on the court in which he managed 16 points and 6 rebounds. Overall, it was a very solid performance from the Raptors and one that will serve as a big warning sign to their opponents.
The Wizards' loss against the Pistons reiterated the fact that the team will mainly depend on Bradley Beal and Trevor Ariza. John Wall is not coming back soon, and Jabari Parker, who they got after trading Otto Porter Jr., didn't manage a single point in 20 minutes on the court.
Another player who landed in Washington after the trade was the only positive on the Wizards' bench. Forward Bobby Portis dropped 24 points and 5 rebounds. He has started life in his new team well, but the jury is still out on his potential long-term contribution.
One thing is for certain: The Wizards will come short of replicating their record from last season and will probably be focusing more on next year.
The Raptors are looking at a five-game homestand, and they will want to start it off the right way. They're on a five-game winning streak, and I expect they won't have too much trouble putting away the Wizards.
Both teams bounced back from recent disappointments with impressive wins on Monday. Let's see who has a better chance of staying on the right track.
I will update this space with the odds once they are available.
After falling to the Thunder on the weekend, the Rockets were able to withstand Luka Doncic and the Mavs. James Harden had a quiet game for his standards but still dropped 31 points. His 30-point streak now extends to 30 games!
What's comforting for Houston fans is that the rest of the players had significant contributions as well. Chris Paul continued his fine form since his return with 17 points and 11 assists.
Eric Gordon added 18, but the difference-maker that night was Gerald Green, who racked up 19 points and 6 rebounds in only 22 minutes.
One player who has continuously proved his worth is Kenneth Faried. He has been filling in for the injured Clint Capela and has done a marvelous job of it. He was again at the center of things against the Mavs, racking up 17 points and 8 rebounds.
Despite adding Andrew Wiggins to the injury report, the Wolves were able to overcome the Clippers with the help of the fit-again duo Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague. Rose knocked down 22 points in 25 points. Teague was everywhere on the court, supplying 10 assists, 4 rebounds, and 19 points.
Karl-Anthony Towns was Minnesota's leading scorer with 24, and Dario Saric, who started the game, finished with 19 points and 8 rebounds. It was a good night for the Wolves, and they should be thrilled that two of their important pieces are back and healthy.
If the Rockets were still relying solely on James Harden, I would've backed the T-Wolves here. However, the team seems to be finding their rhythm, and a lot of the players are now contributing good numbers. There are doubts over Wiggins, which means that Luol Deng will probably start again.
Looking at the rosters, I'm thinking that a lot of stuff must go Minnesota's way for them to clinch it. Given that the All-Star break is looming, I guess Harden would want to finish on a high note.
Two teams aiming for the playoffs will battle it out in the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Odds will be placed here once they're available.
The Heat are not in their best period of the season. The team has lost seven of their last ten games and is currently on a three-game losing streak.
Although they came close against the Warriors, the Nuggets completely overpowered them. There is certainly a bit of fatigue and weariness surrounding the team, so the All-Star break is coming at the right time for them.
Their best chance of rallying against the Mavs is in the hands of Hassan Whiteside and Justise Winslow. Arguably their best players this season are not hitting top form at the moment and will need to step up their game.
Dwyane Wade looks like he's still got a bit left in the tank, but despite being given big minutes on the court, his return has not been very good. He will probably also personally benefit from taking a break from the league.
After a great comeback win against the Blazers, Dallas was hit with a bit of a reality check on Monday. Although Doncic registered a double-double, it wasn't enough, as the Rockets ran out comfortable winners with a 16-point margin.
The loss highlighted the fact that the team has a long way to go before challenging the big boys. The new guys were given big minutes but failed to make a memorable impact on the game. And they definitely felt the absence of DeAndre Jordan.
Of course, fans have the return of Kristaps Porzingis to look forward to, so they won't be too disappointed. That being said, I find it hard to believe this team can reach the playoffs with its current roster.
Given the fact that the Heat is in bad shape and Dallas has the home court advantage, I'm going to give this one to the Mavs.
While they are still figuring out their best starting five, Doncic is still in top form, and I expect that he could prove too much for the Heat to handle.
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Bella, the golden retriever on the far right, died in a Conibear trap in December.
It was the last hunt of the year for Tim Manning Jr. and his golden retriever, Bella, and as they walked out of the woods near Brainerd on a cold December day, the 3-year-old dog yelped.
"She was in a trap," said Manning, a trap set just off the public hunting trail. He and his brother-in-law tried futilely to get the double-spring body-gripping trap off Bella's neck, where it was crushing her windpipe.
"Our fingers were just too cold," said Manning, 45, of Ramsey. "She was unconscious in about 30 seconds. I felt totally helpless. I told her I was sorry. There's just nothing worse.
"We finally got the trap off, but it was too late," he said this week. "We tried CPR, but nothing worked. She was such a great dog."
Bella is one of at least nine dogs that have been killed in body- gripping traps since the trapping season began in October — this despite changes to laws this year intended to minimize the accidental trapping of pets. The Department of Natural Resources has recorded 17 incidents, eight of them fatal to dogs, excluding Manning's case. All of the dogs were killed in body- gripping, or Conibear-style, traps.
Jason Abraham, DNR furbearer specialist, said it's too early to determine if the new law is a failure because this is the first season the agency has actively tried to record dog-trap incidents, so no one knows exactly how common they are.
"I wouldn't want to draw any conclusions," he said. "We just don't have a full picture."
The DNR had proposed more restrictive regulations for body- gripping traps last year, but the Legislature rejected them. However, two legislators say they plan to introduce tighter restrictions this session.
"The bottom line is there still is a problem," said Sen. Chuck Wiger, DFL-Maplewood. "Dogs are being trapped and killed. We need to address it."
Wiger and Rep. John Ward, DFL-Baxter, introduced more restrictive trapping regulations last session, but the bills got no traction. Wiger said with the DFL in control, he expects the bills will be heard.
Minnesota Trappers Association legislative director Con Christianson acknowledged the issue will be brought up again this session. But he said the DNR needs to analyze results from the most recent trapping season to better understand the effectiveness of the current law. The DNR plans to do that, Abraham said.
But John Reynolds, 59, of Merrifield, a longtime hunter and trapper who lost his springer spaniel, Penni, to a trap last December, said the death of at least nine dogs since fall shows the new regulation isn't working.
"Not one bit," he said.
Reynolds helped form Dog Lovers 4 Safe Trapping, a nonprofit group that advocates for tighter regulations on body-gripping traps. The group has about 3,000 members, he said.
"People started calling me with their horror stories, and it just took off," he said.
The group isn't anti-trapping, he said. "We're just trying to protect dogs. When we fix the problem, the group dissolves. But until it's fixed, we won't go away."
His organization, along with the Minnesota Trail Hound Association and several trapping groups, will meet Saturday to explore possible solutions. The session was set up by Tim Spreck, president of the Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance. "We're going to try to see if there might be some common ground," Spreck said.
Ward, the state representative, is hopeful.
"I told them this is an opportunity to come up with a solution, but if they don't do it, we'll introduce legislation," he said. "The solution passed last year has had little or no impact on reducing deaths of dogs."
Reynolds wants size 155, 160 and 220 Conibear-style traps eliminated from ground use. Under his proposal, they could be used 5 feet above ground, or underwater. Currently, non-baited 220 traps can be placed in the open on trails, and at least four dog deaths occurred in such sets. The other five, including Manning's case, occurred in "cubby" boxes.
The law passed last year requires a so-called cubby set to include a 7-inch overhang intended to prevent dogs from sticking their heads in the box to reach the bait. But the requirement only applies to traps set on public lands.
Trappers counter that setting Conibear traps off the ground will make bobcat trapping more difficult.
Meanwhile, Manning said he and his wife and two young boys were devastated by the death of their dog.
"The kids cried for a long time," he said. "She was such a gentle dog."
He's getting another golden retriever puppy, but Bella's death changed things.
"I won't hunt up around Brainerd anymore," Manning said.
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Parmalee debuts new music video for 'Close Your Eyes'
Today, Vevo exclusively unveils the new music video for Parmalee's latest hit, "Close Your Eyes" across all of its platforms — Vevo.com, mobile/tablet and TV apps and Vevo on YouTube. "Close Your Eyes" is the follow-up release to Parmalee's multi-week #1 gold certified smash, "Carolina" off the band's critically acclaimed debut album for Stoney Creek Records, Feels Like Carolina.
"It's all about that first kiss," says Matt Thomas, lead singer for Parmalee. " I think everybody remembers where they were with that special girl or guy and they went in for that first kiss."
Award-winning director Wes Edwards ("Drunk On A Plane," "Night Train," "Yeah," etc.) sets the scene of a nostalgic summer day in the back roads of Nashville, complete with a 400 ft. homemade backwoods slip-n-slide, "fireflies poppin' like the Fourth of July" and a late night bonfire party, all leading up to that perfect moment to lean in for a kiss– Parmalee style.
Parmalee recently earned a nomination for "Choice Country Group" at this year's Teen Choice Awards airing live on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 8pm/7pm CT on FOX. Young fans are encouraged to vote daily at: http://www.teenchoiceawards.com
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JULY 29 – Philadelphia, MS – Neshoba County Fair
JULY 31 – Jefferson City, MO – Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair
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Today I am sharing with you a modern twist on an Italian and Portuguese classic treat – chocolate salami, Peanut Butter Chocolate Salami Cookies. Yep you read that right, as a true peanut butter lover I am always looking for ways to incorporate it into my food. I love making chocolate salamis because they are so quick and easy to make, most of the time is inactive chilling time. But this is the first time I have added peanut butter to one and I love it ❤❤❤ Peanut Butter Chocolate Salami Cookies are definitely a great addition to any holiday cookie platter and they make a great last minute gift.
So for those of you not in the know this is an easy thing to put together. Some broken digestives for my European friends or Graham crackers for my North American friends along with some broken up shortbread is mixed into a melted pot of dark chocolate and peanut butter. Then some additions chucked in for good measure, salted peanuts and some peanut butter M&M's for a little more of a PB kick in these peanut butter chocolate salami cookies. Then roll it into a salami shape, wrapped in cling film / plastic wrap and popped into the fridge for a couple of hours or until set.
Unwrap it and roll it in a little icing / powdered sugar to give it a real salami look. Roll it up in a little baking parchment and hey presto you have your peanut butter chocolate salami cookies all ready to go and be gifted to a friend.
I have kept my add in's pretty basic for these peanut butter chocolate salami cookies. I don't think they need anything else, but you can jig them around to suit your needs. All shortbread could be used if digestives / graham crackers are either hard to come by or are just not liked. Reese's Pieces candies could be used if the PB M&M ones are not easy to find. Cashews, almonds or pistachios could replace the peanuts. Try to use salted nuts as the salt goes well with the chocolate.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Salami Cookies are a take on the Italian / Portuguese classic sweet treat. Packed full of crunchy cookies, sweet peanut butter candies and salty peanuts.
Take your biscuits / cookies and break them into thumbnail pieces and place them to one side.
In a bain-marie, microwaveable bowl or a heat proof bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water melt your chocolate and peanut butter together.
Once melted allow to cool slightly then pour it over the broken biscuits and gently stir until all of the biscuit pieces are lightly covered in the melted chocolate mix.
Throw in the salted peanuts and peanut butter M&M's and very gently stir everything together.
Tear off a large sheet of clingfilm / plastic wrap and lay it flat on your work surface and pour the chocolate biscuit mix into the middle. And with your hands mould it into a large sausage shape, wrap it up in the clingfilm and place on a flat baking sheet and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until set.
Once set gently rub the icing sugar all over the surface to give it a real salami look, then wrap in baking parchment for an authentic look.
To slice use a slightly warmed sharp knife.
Kept in a tin in the fridge these peanut butter chocolate salami cookies will keep for at least 10-14 days.
The cooking time is all inactive setting time.
Gimme, gimme! I better not show this recipe to my husband!
These chocolate salami cookies look so fun and frolic. This is SO fun!! Love the way you have used peanut butter & chocolate combo here. PS: Love your bright and pretty photos.
OMG THIS IS INTENSELY AMAZING! I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanna make it!
This is SO fun!! I've never made salami cookies and yours look perfect! Love the PB & chocolate combo!
Now who wouldn't love to receive one of these salamis for the holidays???!!! Your chocolate-peanut butter twist sounds amazing!!!
Thanks Liz, it's hard to beat a good PB chocolate combo!
This is so fun! I like regular salami, but chocolate salami sounds way better. 🙂 And what a beautiful, unique gift to get!
Emma, this is so GREAT and just like real salami!


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Error in Adrenaline Sensitivity Research Leads to Wharton Digital Press "Brilliant Mistakes" Contest First Place Win
Second place goes to ill-prepared children's performer who found profits in improv
Philadelphia, PA — The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania announces Dr. Stephen Salzman of UCLA Medical Center is the grand prize winner of Wharton Digital Press' "Brilliant Mistakes" contest. In partnership with media sponsor Inc.com, winners were announced today, marking the conclusion of a three-month challenge.
Three finalists' submissions were reviewed by judges, including faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, John Seely Brown, Co-Chair, Deloitte Center for the Edge, Inc.com Editor Eric Schurenberg, and the inspiration for the contest, Paul Schoemaker, PhD and author of "Brilliant Mistakes: Finding Success on the Far Side of Failure" (Wharton Digital Press). Entrants were challenged to submit an error that they committed and recognized as a potential source of learning or innovation, and then leveraged as a new concept or idea that helped transform a project or organization.
Dr. Salzman explained in his submission that throughout his medical career he believed that athletes, with lower heart rates, must be less sensitive to the effects of adrenaline. To prove his hypothesis correct, he conducted blinded research. Much to his surprise, the exact opposite proved to be true, forever changing his perspective, not only in the area of adrenaline, but throughout cardiology.
The second place winner, Annie Banannie, was awarded an Invitation to an SEI Center for Advanced Studies in Management conference. A performer for children, her entry detailed how insufficient preparation led to her best performance ever. She didn't have her props, so she had to make up a story on the spot in front of an audience of 200. Because of the "mistake," Annie is incorporating more improvisation into her act, one that is more successful than it ever.
According to Paul Schoemaker, some errors – referred to as "portals of discovery" – can lead to game-changing innovation. "We were pleasantly surprised by the wide range of examples submitted," said Schoemaker. "It is difficult to mine mistakes for learnable moments or innovative ideas; these winners exemplify what can happen when an organization encourages extracting the most from mistakes."
Matthew Lynch, the third place winner, explained that while working to identify Medicare fraud, he realized that only focusing on higher-than-average claims (conventional wisdom) was insufficient. With a team of others, he uncovered fraud activity by individuals and corporations who were uniquely adept at defrauding the system. The successes found in Matthew's operation became an industry best-practice. He will share a lunch with Paul Schoemaker at the Wharton School.
Dr. Salzman's prize includes two round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines to anywhere in the continental United States and a Wharton Executive Education course. In addition, he will receive a complimentary registration for Inc's Growco conference and an Invitation to Wharton Mack Center for Technological Innovation Conference.
The top ten entrants received a signed paperback copy of Brilliant Mistakes. To learn more about the book visit the Wharton Digital Press Web site: Brilliant Mistakes: Finding Success on the Far Side of Failure.
About the Wharton School and Wharton Digital Press
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania— founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school — is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. The most comprehensive source of business knowledge in the world, Wharton bridges research and practice through its broad engagement with the global business community. The School has more than 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students; more than 9,000 annual participants in executive education programs; and an alumni network of 88,000 graduates.
Wharton Digital Press was launched in collaboration with Knowledge@Wharton, by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, as an innovative all-digital publishing initiative that publishes relevant, accessible and empirically based business knowledge to readers wherever and whenever they need it.
Wharton Digital Press brings together communities of readers and authors committed to identifying and solving the critical problems business managers face today. Leveraging a wide range of cutting-edge digital technologies, Wharton Digital Press helps inspire authors to develop bold, insightful messages, and communicate in creative ways with their audiences. Managers and policy makers need new sources of innovative and practical knowledge that will enable them to deal with the problems of the present and the challenges of the future. Wharton Digital Press takes advantage of the Wharton School's global presence to disseminate relevant business knowledge from the world's leading experts to readers wherever and whenever they need it. Wharton Digital Press's eBooks and print-on-demand books are distributed by Constellation, a service of the Perseus Books Group.
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