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Trump Looks to Build Manufacturing Economy of Future in U.S.The Minnesota Timberwolves could probably benefit from a holiday break to address the many issues that have led to the team's disappointing 14-14 start. Instead, the Wolves are set to play in front of a national TV audience when they visit the surging Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Minnesota dropped its third straight game on Monday in a 117-104 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Wolves will look to regroup against the Mavericks, who beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-108 on Monday for their 14th win in their last 17 games. Minnesota has failed to score 110 points in regulation in 14 straight games and struggled from the start in Monday's loss to Atlanta. The Wolves fell behind 27-9 to begin the game and never recovered. "We couldn't finish around the rim again, turned it over at a high level to start the game, got down," Minnesota coach Chris Finch said. "We start the fourth, and it just became a shot-making contest. We missed about five wide-open shots, and they made theirs at the other end of the floor, and then turnovers hurt us late." Naz Reid scored 23 points off the bench and Julius Randle added 19 to go along with 13 rebounds in the loss to the Hawks. Even with proven scorers such as Anthony Edwards and Randle, the Wolves are 23rd in the NBA with 109.3 points per game. Following Monday's loss, Randle was asked how the Wolves could improve on the offensive end. "To be honest, man, I don't know," Randle said. "That's about as honest as an answer I can give you. I can tell you what's working sometimes. Like when we're playing with pace, moving, all that stuff. We've just got to do it more consistent than that, but I don't know, man." Minnesota is looking to avenge a 120-114 home loss in its first meeting this season against Dallas on Oct. 29. Edwards scored 37 points for the Wolves, while Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 35. While Minnesota is playing below expectations, Dallas is in fourth place in the Western Conference race and owns a 10-4 mark at home this season. "We're in a good seat, but still a long way to go," Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said. "A lot of basketball to be played for us to get better. We believe we've done pretty well of late. But we can't relax. The West is too tough. We're not satisfied yet." Dallas star Luka Doncic returned after missing two games with a left heel contusion and scored 27 points in Monday's win over Portland. Doncic is averaging 24.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 7.4 assists in 16 career games against Minnesota. The Mavericks also received a spark against Portland from center Daniel Gafford, who finished with 23 points off the bench on 7-of-7 shooting from the field and 9-of-14 from the foul line. "I feel like I'm on top of the world," Gafford said. "I'm like a kid in a candy score, especially when I get an opportunity to score and get an and-one. It gives me a chance to yell and get the blood flowing, too." Dallas guard Klay Thompson enters Wednesday's contest just two 3-pointers away from passing Reggie Miller (2,560) for fifth on the NBA's all-time career 3-pointers list. --Field Level Media
Alberta is home to so many incredible artists, artisans, makers and entrepreneurs doing incredible work, and if you’re still trying to wrap up your Christmas shopping, we have a few suggestions for some fantastic local gift ideas. From Prairie cookbooks to unique bottles by local distilleries, check out some of these made-in-Alberta gift ideas. For the sweet tooth in your life! Made by Marcus is one of Alberta’s favourite made-from-scratch ice creams and is the perfect way to stock your loved one’s freezers this season. Choose from three different options (bestsellers, seasonal, or vegan) and get four pints delivered straight to the homes of your friends and family! A festive handwritten holiday note is also included. Every sip from glassware made by this Alberta-based company captures the incredible beauty of the Rockies, making it the perfect holiday gift for the nature lover in your life. This set brings the magic of Alberta’s iconic peaks, from Mt. Robson to the Three Sisters, right into their home. More into the idea of an experiential gift? Milk Jar also offers candle-making workshops for $125, and guests will take home an eight-ounce candle and a two-ounce reed diffuser. The Indigenous Box connects more than 300 Indigenous businesses directly to consumers, all in one beautifully designed box. Customize your gift box with a wide range of items to select through, or set up a subscription for your recipient. Whatever you choose, it’ll be a fantastic gift this holiday season! Seasonal subscriptions cost $98 quarterly, and build-a-box options are available at varying prices. You’re sure to find something for everyone at Jolene’s Tea House, which offers more than 60 hand-blended flavourful organic teas. The locally owned and operated shop has been blending teas in Banff National Park since 2005 and is home to everything from classic favourites to health-inspired herbal blends. In addition to loose-leaf tea and tins, Jolene’s also stocks adorable, tea house-shaped boxes of tea ($14.95 for 15 tea bags) with flavours including Creamy Earl Grey, Alpine Peppermint, and Banff Breakfast. You can shop loose-leaf tea, tea house-shaped boxes, tea accessories, and other gifts this season , or at the tea house-inspired log cabin on Bear Street in Banff. The wannabe chef in your life will appreciate this one! by Dan Clapson and Twyla Campbell is a bestselling cookbook with over 100 recipes. The dishes included in showcase the flavours, produce, seasons, and traditions of our region and are sure to be crowd-pleasers over the holiday season and beyond. Out of the items we rounded up for the Calgary gift guide this season, this has got to be the tastiest! Purchase through all major Canadian booksellers, including and . Is there someone on your list who’s a fan of craft beverages? Pick them up a bottle — or all three — of Burwood Distillery’s Winter Festival gins. Mandarin Cranberry Gin, Spiced Apple Colour Changing Gin, and Winter Berry Gin are sure to impress this season! These festive flavours are only available for a limited time, so be sure to get your hands on them before they’re gone. The seasonal gins are available for $52.50 per 750-millilitre bottle or pick up the trio for $142.50 or from Burwood’s distillery and lounge at . Aside from Rocky Mountain Soap Co.’s year-round, all-natural skincare line, the company has launched a collection of holiday gift sets and goodies. Among the festive offerings is the Raise the Bar: Holiday Bar Soap Set. The $33 set comes with an exclusive combination of four of Rocky Mountain’s limited edition seasonal soaps (some of which are only available with this set!) Pick up Rocky Mountain Soap Co.’s products at its across Alberta, and online . There’s nothing better than a warm cup of chai on a cold winter night, and an Edmonton company has taken things a delicious step further with a chai liqueur. This aromatic spirit, crafted from a secret family recipe, will make for a delicious last-minute gift or stocking stuffer. Chai liqueurs are rare in the Canadian market, and Jaya Chai Liqueur uses distilled Canadian oats, filtered water, Assam tea, Alberta beet sugar, and a blend of spices like cardamom and clove. For the culinary enthusiast in your life, the Italian Centre Shop offers a selection of gift baskets perfect for any taste. Whether it’s cooking essentials, charcuterie, or something sweet, these baskets are a fantastic gift for friends, family, colleagues, or even just as a thank-you! Place an order for a specialty basket or pick one up in-store for a last-minute surprise.The Meme Glorification of Luigi Mangione
Dexter: Original Sin will take audiences back in time to find out how the man became the monster — er, the monster-slayer — in the Showtime thriller. The prequel series, which premieres on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, December 13, takes place 15 years before we first met Dexter (then played by Michael C. Hall , who still narrates the new series) in the original Dexter . Taking over the title role in this iteration is Patrick Gibson , who has the character’s steely-eyed stares and smug sauntering style down to a science. With new characters being introduced in some familiar settings, the new series will bring some new details about Dexter’s past to light, but it will also inevitably retread some familiar territory from the first show, which had ample flashbacks. Here’s what to remember about Dexter ‘s past before Dexter: Original Sin . Dexter didn’t find out until he was a fully grown serial murderer that he had a big brother who was also running around slaughtering people. The Ice Truck Killer who stalked Dexter was actually Brian Moser, his slightly older brother who was not adopted (or even mentioned) by Harry. Dexter only found out about Brian because the Ice Truck Killer left clues that were tailored to catch his attention — reminding him of scenes from his past as part of the Morgan family. Laura Moser was the single mother to Brian and Dexter and worked as a confidential informant for Harry and the Miami-Metro Police Department against the Colombian cartel. She was brutally dismembered right in front of Brian and Dexter, who were left wading in her blood inside a shipping container. Harry adopted Dexter as his own upon finding him in the container, but Brian was sent into the foster system. In flashbacks in Dexter , it became clear that he was not a normal teenager with typical feelings or tendencies. In fact, he had an innate bloodlust that his father recognized and tried to quell with hunting trips, to the exclusion of his daughter Debra. Harry wanted to protect Dexter from himself — particularly his self-destructive impulses. Though Harry tried to find other ways for Dexter to quench his thirst for blood, so to speak, he soon gave in and encouraged him to kill someone when he discovered Nurse Mary was poisoning Harry and other patients in the hospital after his heart attack. Once Dexter began to kill, Harry worked hard to create a framework for his adoptive son to work within that, if he followed it to the letter, would keep his morality and freedom intact. The rules included being certain that the mark was worthy of being murdered and leaving no trace of evidence behind. Even after Harry’s death, Dexter worked to strictly adhere to this code in every kill. Randy Tepper/Showtime Dexter repeatedly revealed that he felt empty on the inside, and it was Harry who taught him to feign normal human feelings and social interactions around others — even if it meant faking a smile in his own family photos. Little by little throughout Dexter , we learn that Harry Morgan had several affairs while married to Doris, including with Laura Morgan and another confidential informant. Though Harry is definitely the most common star of Dexter’s flashback memories, his adoptive mother Doris is also a fixture of his past. She died when Deb was 16 and didn’t know about Dexter’s violent tendencies, even if she didn’t totally understand him at times. Dexter: Original Sin , Series Premiere, Streaming, Friday, December 13, Paramount+ with Showtime, Sunday, December 15, 10/9c, Paramount+ with Showtime More Headlines:
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