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// speed-tester for C++ standard input stream (cin) with (unnecessary) syncing

#include<iostream>
#include<string>
#include<chrono>

#define f(var, lb, up) for (int var = lb; var < up; var++)

int main(int len, const char *args[]) {
	using namespace std;

	const int MAX_RUNS = 10, MAX_LENGTH = 1001;

	/* untie cin and cout since the output has nothing to do with
	 * reading the input but also to increase iostream method speeds */
	cin.tie(nullptr);

	auto before = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();
	decltype(before) after;
	auto total = chrono::duration_cast<chrono::nanoseconds>(before - before); // 0
	decltype(total) totalBest = total;

	string mode(len == 2 ? args[1] : "string");
	if (len != 2) {
		goto MODE_STRING;
	} else if (mode == "boolean") {
		string s(6, ' ');
		f(run, 0, MAX_RUNS) {
			bool b = false;
			before = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();
			while (cin >> s) { b = s == "true"; }
			after = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();

			total = chrono::duration_cast<chrono::nanoseconds>(after - before);
			if (total < totalBest || run == 0) { totalBest = total; }
			cin.clear(); cin.seekg(0, ios::beg);
		}
	} else if (mode == "char") {
		f(run, 0, MAX_RUNS) {
			char c = '\0';
			before = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();
			while (cin >> c) {
				if (c == ' ' || c == '\t' || c == '\n') { continue; }
				// non-whitespace character at this point
			}
			after = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();

			total = chrono::duration_cast<chrono::nanoseconds>(after - before);
			if (total < totalBest || run == 0) { totalBest = total; }
			cin.clear(); cin.seekg(0, ios::beg);
		}
	} else if (mode == "int") {
		f(run, 0, MAX_RUNS) {
			int i = 0;
			before = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();
			while (cin >> i);
			after = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();

			total = chrono::duration_cast<chrono::nanoseconds>(after - before);
			if (total < totalBest || run == 0) { totalBest = total; }
			cin.clear(); cin.seekg(0, ios::beg);
		}
	} else if (mode == "long") {
		f(run, 0, MAX_RUNS) {
			long l = 0;
			before = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();
			while (cin >> l);
			after = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();

			total = chrono::duration_cast<chrono::nanoseconds>(after - before);
			if (total < totalBest || run == 0) { totalBest = total; }
			cin.clear(); cin.seekg(0, ios::beg);
		}
	} else if (mode == "float" || mode == "sci_float") {
		f(run, 0, MAX_RUNS) {
			float f = 0;
			before = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();
			while (cin >> f);
			after = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();

			total = chrono::duration_cast<chrono::nanoseconds>(after - before);
			if (total < totalBest || run == 0) { totalBest = total; }
			cin.clear(); cin.seekg(0, ios::beg);
		}
	} else if (mode == "double" || mode == "sci_double") {
		f(run, 0, MAX_RUNS) {
			double d = 0;
			before = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();
			while (cin >> d);
			after = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();

			total = chrono::duration_cast<chrono::nanoseconds>(after - before);
			if (total < totalBest || run == 0) { totalBest = total; }
			cin.clear(); cin.seekg(0, ios::beg);
		}
	} else { // default mode is "string"
		mode = "string";
MODE_STRING:
		string s(MAX_LENGTH, ' ');
		f(run, 0, MAX_RUNS) {
			before = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();
			while (cin >> s);
			after = chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();

			total = chrono::duration_cast<chrono::nanoseconds>(after - before);
			if (total < totalBest || run == 0) { totalBest = total; }
			cin.clear(); cin.seekg(0, ios::beg);
		}
	}

	// add a ',' after every three digits starting from the right to
	// non-negative number in string elapsed
	string elapsed = to_string(totalBest.count());
	int insertPosition = int(elapsed.length()) - 3;
	while (insertPosition > 0) {
		elapsed.insert(insertPosition, ",");
		insertPosition -= 3;
	}
	cout << "C++ Standard Input(cin) With Unnecessary Syncing Overall Best Time After " << MAX_RUNS
		<< " Runs:\nmode = " << mode << " took: " << elapsed << " nanoseconds\n";

	cout.flush();

	return 0;
}

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smell so very good and are good for you too!
Here you find out about Aromatherapy Candles, what to look for when purchasing and how to make Your Own Aromatherapy Candle.
Natural Soy Aromatherapy Candles are a lovely way to add aromatherapy to your home. Aromatherapy Candles smell good just sitting there and then when you light them they fill the room with fragrance in a different way.
The gentle flickering of a candle is relaxing and stress relieving on its own but when you add in aromatherapy oils and it's even more so. Just as candles come in many different colors candles can be manufactured out of different things, some of which are not so nice.
When choosing a candle for aromatherapy purposes one should choose those candles scented only with pure essential oils. Synthetic scents just won't give you the same benefits and no matter what they call it fragrance wise IT NEVER smells as good as the real deal. Be informed when you shop and check that scented candle for the things you don't want.
Does that "aromatherapy candle" contain natural plant essences or is it a phony loaded with synthetic chemical perfume?
Candles made out of paraffin wax don't burn as cleanly as those candles made out of soy. If you are going to all the trouble of buying 100% natural essential oil candles shouldn't you avoid a paraffin wax which is a byproduct of the gasoline manufacturing process?
Soy wax is better to have in a candle because it is a natural product, burns longer, and is cleaner than the wax of conventional candles. You can also find some wonderful beeswax candles which is another natural alternative.
The next question is what is the wick made out of? This aromatherapy candle is supposed to be healthful and benefit you.
Good candles have been made with natural fiber wick material. Remember the scare a few years ago with the lead in the wicks? Know what your purchasing and buy your aromatherapy candles only from reputable sources.
You Can Also Make Your Own Candles.
Take Aromatherapy to the next level by making your own candles. With the growing number of craft stores increasing, candle making supplies are readily available. You will find that candle supplies are quite reasonable and that you can make an aromatherapy candle with your own personalized blend of essential oils.
Just make sure the candle wax is natural soy or beeswax before you make your purchase.
The simplest aromatherapy candles to make are jar candles so save those jelly jars and recycle then in such a lovely way. Pillar candles take a little more experience.
Checkout this easy recipe below.
People choose soy candles for many good reasons. When looking at making candles you will find that soy candles are earth friendly and a renewable resource. What better reasons than these to make this type of candles? All candles produce some soot but soy candles tend to produce less than most. Soy candles are also known to last longer than most conventional candles. Soy candle wax is produced in the United States.
The type of equipment and supplies you will need to make your soy candles depend on what style you want. You can make pillar type candles, tarts for burners, or container candles.
Container candles are the easiest to make and is the one that will be covered here. The nice thing about using soy wax is that it cleans up well with soap and water.
You will need a microwave safe container, preferably a microwave safe glass measuring cup to hold and melt your wax, wicks, and a clean container to put your candle in. There are fragrances and dyes specifically for soy wax candles. If you desire these, then make sure you have them ready when creating your candle. A word of caution here, be sure to buy high quality oils that are strong and are specifically for soy candles!
You will also need a wooden spoon, potholders and a clean dry container to put your candle into. Soy wax comes in soft block or in flakes. The best way to purchase this type of wax is in flakes, this allows you to measure the amount of wax needed for different projects.
Now you are ready to go. You have everything together, but how do you know how much wax you will need to melt? By using the microwave safe measuring cup, and by knowing the amount of liquid your container holds you will know the amount of soy wax that you need to melt. If it is a 14 oz. container then you will need approximately 13 oz of melted wax.
Melt the wax in the microwave. Start with a few minutes and continue to check until all the soy wax is melted. During the melting process, if you see you are going to need more wax, then add it to what is already melting. Be sure that all the wax is melted.
While the wax is melting take the wick and place the metal portion into the bottom of your container with just a bit of hot glue. This will adhere quickly so you can use a pencil to keep the wick centered by wrapping a small portion of the wick around the pencil. Secure the pencil to the container.
Once the right amount of wax is melted add the dye and stir to mix well. You may then add your fragrance according to the manufactures suggestions. Once all is mixed pour slowly into your container. Be sure that the wick stays to the center for an even burning candle.
You have just created your first earth friendly and beautiful soy candle. You are ready to make some as gifts so that others may enjoy these wonderful candles. Don't forget to add a little note about clean up for the container after the candle has been used, and about how soy candles are earth friendly!
PJ Hall is a professional writer who provides tips and information on soy candles for Candles 4U - your guide to candles online.


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Broadway's Pretty Woman is in San Antonio
See the musical based on the popular 1990 movie, Jan. 10-15
Broadway in San Antonio is starting the year with eight chances to see Pretty Woman: The Musical. Based on the 1990 movie starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, the musical includes an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance plus direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (known for Hairspray and Legally Blonde). Since the story follows a high-powered businessman who hires an escort to accompany him to events, the show is recommended only for those 12 and older. Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 & 7:30 p.m. 224 E. Houston St.
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The annual rodeo attracts more than 1 million visitors to the AT&T Center grounds each year. Make plans to attend, whether you're catching a PRCA rodeo and concert or simply taking in the scene
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DreamWeek San Antonio continues, there's free Zumba at the Tobin Center and more
Pink Martini Returns to the Tobin Center
A pre-concert dinner is also available, Jan. 24

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In December 2017, the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society selected 30 chapter advisors, advisors emeriti and alumni to serve as Faculty Scholars charged with guiding student and advisor groups at the society's 2018 and 2019 Honors Institutes. Vicky Knickerbocker, a humanities, sociology and human services instructor at Inver Hills Community College, was recognized as one of the 30 standout academics from two-year colleges across the country.
Vicky was chosen as a Faculty Scholar thanks in large part to her longstanding work as a faculty advisor for the PTK Alpha Omicron Beta chapter at Inver Hills and for serving for three years as the regional coordinator for Minn-Kota, the PTK organization that supports society's activities for Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. She also completed a rigorous selection process that included a nine-page essay and video presentation.
Vicky reported that this year's Honors Institute takes place June 18–23, 2018, at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The venue for the 2019 event has not been determined. To prepare for her facilitator duties, Vicky will receive special training at PTK headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi, in late January 2018. That training will be replicated in 2019. All travel, flight and registration fees associated with the training and attending both Honors Institutes are covered by Phi Theta Kappa.
Vicky reported that PTK chapters interested in completing an Honors in Action project choose one of nine themes covered by the HIA topic and conduct academic research based on a question that has sparked their interest.
How do relationships among organisms, their environment, and the systems in which they exist transform each other?
How are economic systems transforming to meet contemporary needs and future expectations?
How do the ways in which people and communities identify themselves and others transform societies?
How have changes in research and technology transformed the process of inquiry and discovery?
How does our broadened view of arts and entertainment transform the world around us?
How are shifting views of justice transforming global realities and how are communities responding?
How are the ways we connect evolving and transforming the world?
How are global trends transforming the work we do, and how do we navigate to those changes?
How do systems of thought change and how do they have the power to change us?
Alpha Omicron Beta is one of the five largest and most awarded of the 70 chapters in our three-state region of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Each semester, chapter members actively participate in meetings, volunteer opportunities and leadership roles. Everyone is invited to join us in our work.
You can connect with Alpha Omicron Beta Mondays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in College Center Room 117 during weekly member and officer meetings. You can also stop by the Phi Theta Kappa and Student Senate office near the Fresh Stop Café.


Every once in awhile I like to imagine I'm in control of things. It's a nice fantasy to indulge and it strokes my sometimes-fragile ego. But while there is something nice about that thought, I can tell you with certainty that there was extreme freedom on the day that I realized I really don't control much at all. In the words of U2's Stand Up Comedy, I needed to "stop helping God across the road like a little old lady." I don't know, maybe I thought I was pretty big stuff.
So what do I control? The short answer is---Me. I mentioned in the last post that there are really four areas of control that I can focus on and I like the simplicity of only having to think about four things. So here they are: I control what I do, what I say, what I think and what I feel. That is it. Simple, right? If only.
The first two of those things are fairly obvious, unless you like to blame others a lot. I am always fully in control of my actions and my words. I have the physical ability to act or not act on any impulse I have, which is the function of our frontal lobes. The term for this is executive function and it allows us to do or not do whatever we choose (there are instances of damage to this portion of the brain, but those are only exceptions to the rule). It also plays a role in determining what words come out of my mouth. I often run into people who claim they "don't have a filter." It's a fun conversation to have at a party, but in reality, it is just an excuse to do damage to others by being the tell-it-like-it-is guy/girl. It is laziness and carelessness, not an actual mental disorder. It is also lack of self-control.
The last two issues of control, what I think and say, are a bit more tricky. We have all had intrusive thoughts that we do not want and need to rid ourselves of. We also occasionally have emotions that seem to take over the controls of our brain, similar to how those fun folks at Pixar envisioned in the movie Inside Out. So to say I have FULL control over those, might be overstating it a bit. However, I get to choose how long to linger on a thought that pops up in my head (or what to allow into it in the form or media or conversation). I also get to choose what to do with emotions that overwhelm me. Those thoughts and emotions can seem to force me to do things, but ultimately I have control over what I do with them. That becomes a learned task, similar to any other skill we acquire.
So that is the groundwork for what I get to control in this life. It really is as simple as those four issues. Where we get into trouble is when we begin to either feel out of control of ourselves or, more insidiously, when we begin to take over control of those things for someone else. In an upcoming post, we will discuss what happens when we fail on either end. I'm open to engagement on this. Control is such a central theme in life that I'm sure I may have ruffled some feathers. Feel free to email any responses you might have. Just remember that you are in control of what you say and how you feel when you do it.


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Q: How to implement a Dictionary with two keys? Using C#, I'd like to find a way how to implement something like a dictionary that depends on two key objects.
I have an object and a string. To this two values I want to assign one double value. So what structure should I use? Or how can I implement such a structure?

A: You could have a custom class which aggregates the two properties, override the GetHashCode method on it and then have a IDictionary<CustomClass, double>.

A: If you are using .NET 3.5 you can't use Tuples, because those were added in .NET 4.
But you can easily create class, that will contain both of your keys and that can be used as key in a dictionary. Only things to do is to override Equals() and GetHashCode() methods in your key class, so Dictionary can use it as a key correctly.
Those should be implemented logicaly by equating or hashing both of your keys. And some more related information : GetHashCode vs. Equals.

A: You don't necessarily need to. If your object has overridden the GetHashCode member of Object.
Dictionary<string, double> myDict = new Dictionary<string, double>();

myDict[myObj.GetHashCode() + myString] = myDouble;

A: Create a class to be your key:
public class MyKey
{
    public String Str;
    public Object Obj;
}

Then:
Dictionary<MyKey, double> MyDict = new Dictionary<MyKey, double>();

A: Try to use something like that
Dictionary<Tuple<object,string>,double>

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The orchestral score of thatgamecompany's Journey has been nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media.
Other nominees in the category of Best Soundtrack for Visual Media include The Adventures Of Tintin – The Secret Of The Unicorn, The Artist, The Dark Knight Rises, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and Hugo.
Even if Journey doesn't win the award, just being nominated is a huge win for the video game industry. It goes without saying that some actual recognition at a professional and prestigious event is incredible.
All of us here at PlayStation LifeStyle would like to congratulate Austin Wintory and TGC for creating such an wonderfully memorable and Grammy-worthy experience in Journey.


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The final word on whether college was absolutely necessary is a personal matter…only you can answer whether the debt is worth it. But one thing we can all agree on is that student debt is a significant burden. So much so that housing experts say that student debt may be the cause for a drop in homeownership among Millennials.
But you don't need stats to know that this is true. If you're a Millennial or a Baby Boomer with a Millennial still living at home after college, then you know it. While student debt poses a significant hurdle to homeownership, there are things you can do to make it easier.
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Debunking 10 Credit Score Myths!
Your credit score is one of your most powerful tools for planning your financial future –mostly because it determines the terms of loans like mortgages. Unfortunately, there's a lot of misunderstandings about FICO scores, and it can lead you to miss out on the benefits of your credit.
There's a difference between you checking your credit and a creditor checking your credit. When you apply for credit, the creditor conducts "a hard inquiry" to review your rating. Only hard inquiries affect your score. Inquiries stay on your report for 24 months, but only the ones from the past 12 months affect your score.
The good news is that one or two inquiries a year are nothing to worry about. But have been applying for credit or loans more than three times a year, it may start lowering your score.
Debt-to-income ratio is the amount of monthly debt obligations, like car payments, compared to your monthly gross income. Credit bureaus don't have access to your income so there's no way for them to factor it into your score. DTI ratios are most often used to determine how much home you can afford. Considering this, it's a good idea to lower your debt to get a larger loan. However, when it comes to your credit score, your debt-to-income doesn't affect it.
Not all debt is the same! Debt from a mortgage, even a $300,000 mortgage loan, is considered "good debt" because a home is a financial investment. $15,000 credit card debt, on the other hand, is bad debt.
Keep your credit balances low, preferably below 15% of the credit limits, and you'll be on your way to maintaining your FICO high.
This one is surprising. Once a collection agency is involved, your score is going to take major hit. Even after you pay off or settle the debt, the delinquency will still show on your report. The only way to remove it is by disputing it with all three major credit bureaus. It's not easy but worth the effort!
When You Get Married Getting married doesn't automatically include your spouse on your credit nor does it add you on theirs. If you want to be added to their account and possibly reap the benefits of their credit score, your spouse needs to call creditors to have them add you.
Despite credit bureaus having your employers information, they don't have access to your salary or yearly income. So a better paying job won't affect your credit score. On the other hand, higher income could mean you can now pay down debt –and that definitely increases your credit score!
The longer your credit's open, the better it is for your score, so you never want to close credit cards. However, creditors may end up closing it if there's no activity so try to use it (and pay it off) every month to keep it open.
This myth is a little tricky. While opening a new credit account will make your score drop initially, it's only temporary. After a few cycles of payments, your new credit will start to rise again and even improve from where it was in the first place.
Payment history is the most significant factors in your FICO score. Even just one payment that's late by 30 days lowers your score by 50 points or more. Don't let this happen to you! Set up a reminder or automatic payment schedule and avoid making this costly mistake.
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When I wrote my Commentary "Differentiation Doesn't Work" (Jan. 7, 2015), I anticipated that it would generate some discussion. Indeed, it has. In reading the comments made directly to Education Week on edweek.org, as well as the dozens of emails I have received from readers in several countries, I can conclude only one thing: Differentiation works … unless it doesn't.
Many of those who disagreed with my premise touted their own successes with differentiation, while those who struggled with its implementation (mostly teachers) used terms like "overwhelmed" and "discouraged."
Those opposed to my views called me "misinformed" or "naive," while those who liked what I had to say applauded my "bravery" and "clarity" in stating the flaws of differentiation.
A good number of readers assumed that I wanted to return to the days of whole-class instruction (I don't), and surprisingly few readers expressed concerns for how little gifted students benefit from differentiation in heterogeneous classrooms, which was a major point of my Commentary.
My favorite comment came from a reader who stated that differentiation, as a concept, is "sublimely beautiful," while its implementation has been "ridiculous." Amen to that.
If students were "strategically mixed" (as one reader put it) in classrooms instead of being placed haphazardly, without regard to their readiness to learn, then differentiation would have a chance at succeeding. However, until such time, differentiation will leave more students behind than it propels forward.
Editor's note: The Commentary "Differentiation Doesn't Work," by James R. Delisle, provoked an avalanche of reader comments. Because of the extraordinary level of interest in the essay, Education Week is publishing this Commentary by one of differentiated instruction's foremost proponents, Carol Ann Tomlinson.


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Norberto Pedro Arguissain fue un lateral izquierdo, que jugó en Deportivo Morón y El Porvenir.

Biografía

Sobrio lateral izquierdo que llegó a Dep.Morón en 1957 por recomendación del volante por izquierda Alejandro Bestene. Tras sus pasos por las divisiones inferiores de Ferro Carril Oeste y Excursionistas, y su frustrada transferencia a Independiente, el vasco había decidido abandonar el fútbol. Pero el 3 de mayo de 1959 volvió a la actividad en el encuentro en el que Dep.Morón igualó sin goles ante Leandro N. Alem.

Su primer gol lo convirtió el 29 de noviembre de 1958, en la derrota que su equipo sufrió ante Argentino de Quilmes por 5 a 2.

Se caracterizaba por su sobriedad en la marca y su espectacular pegada, lo que lo convirtió en un excelente lanzador de tiros libres y penales.

En 1959 se consagró campeón con Deportivo Morón y consiguió el ascenso a la Primera B. En total jugó 187 partidos en el Club y convirtió 25 goles. En 1965 pasó a El Porvenir, donde culminó su carrera futbolística.

Clubes

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Club Deportivo Morón
 Foto de Arguissain antes de un partido

Futbolistas del Club Deportivo Morón
Futbolistas del Club El Porvenir

Futbolistas del Club Atlético Excursionistas
Futbolistas del Club Ferro Carril Oeste

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Tis the season to be shiny, but that doesn't mean you have to be dressed like a walking Christmas bauble. If sequins aren't your thing, velvet is a great alternative. Just the right amount of shine to look festive and easy to mix in with your existing wardrobe, we're totally crushing on velvet right now.
And can we just say these trousers are the most comfortable thing ever, we're fully embracing the elasticated waistband and will be wearing these on Christmas Day. Even though I'm dangerously close to re-living my Juicy Couture tracksuit period. They'd look equally great dressed down with a pair of trainers.
Bertie's top is breastfeeding friendly and works backwards too as a low back top when not with the baby. Plus can we just give a Christmas cheer to sparkly socks – by far the easiest and most affordable way to get into the festive spirit.


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Our event of the day is the UEFA Nations League semi-final between the Netherlands and England at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques in Guimarães, Portugal. Both teams, eager to prove themselves once more on the world stage, came through tough groups in the round-robin stage to appear in tonight's match. The game sees the Dutch rebuilding effort of Ronald Koeman take on the Gareth Southgate's young and revitalised England squad. This is a match you won't want to miss. The Netherlands have more than made up for failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. They were drawn into a Nations League group with Germany and World Cup champions France. After losing their opening game to France, they bounced back with a 3-0 win over Germany and a 2-0 win in the reverse fixture with France. They ended the round-robin by salvaging a 2-2 draw with Germany, scoring twice in the final ten minutes to take a point from the game. They were able to hold their own against the world champions as well as take advantage of a German team in disarray following a disastrous World Cup campaign.
Meanwhile, England found themselves in a group with Spain and Croatia, the team that beat them in the semifinals of the World Cup. England had a mediocre start, losing 2-1 to Spain and tying 0-0 with Croatia. However, they turned themselves around and made one of the biggest comebacks of the competition, winning 3-2 against Spain before securing the group in a 2-1 win over Croatia in front of a home crowd at Wembley. Gareth Southgate has built a young, speedy squad that has already proven that they can compete on the world stage and that speed may give them an advantage tonight. The Dutch defence is headlined by young superstar Matthijs de Ligt. One of Europe's hottest prospects in the summer transfer market, de Ligt seemed at a disadvantage when he played against the fast-paced offense of Tottenham Hotspur during the Champions League semifinals as part of Ajax's losing side. One of the core pieces of the fast-paced offense, Raheem Sterling, might get the opportunity to captain the side as he makes his 50th appearance for the national team. For their part, the Netherlands present a strong side that seems to have overcome the performance crisis the national side has gone through over the last few years. The team has been rebuilt with fresh faces, with the current squad's most-capped player being Ryan Babel at 56. Youth and energy has become the priority, all under the leadership of the energetic and pragmatic Ronald Koeman. Tonight is a chance for the Netherlands to show that they are truly a contender once more while England have the opportunity to prove the worth of their young squad. This is a match you won't want to miss.
Honourable mentions around the globe go to the Cricket World Cup, where the West Indies face Australia at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The West Indies are 1-0 so far after prevailing in a dominant performance over Pakistan. Australia are also 1-0 after holding off a strong effort from an eager Afghanistan side. With both teams expected to make deep tournament runs, this will be an unmissable match. In the NHL, the Boston Bruins host the St Louis Blues at TD Garden for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The series is tied at 2-2 with neither team able to find dominance in the series so far. Make sure you catch the latest match in this thrilling series. The quarterfinals of the French Open continue today after rain postponed play yesterday. In the men's draw, Dominic Thiem plays Karen Khachanov while Novak Djokovic faces Alexander Zverev to determine who will play in the second men's semi-final. In the women's draw, Madison Keys goes up against Ashleigh Barty while defending champion Simona Halep faces Amanda Anisimova to determine who will play against one another in the semi-final. With places in the final four on the line, this is tennis you won't want to miss. The World Cup of Darts begins at the Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg. On the PGA Tour, the RBC Canadian Open begins at the Hamilton Golf & Country Club in Hamilton, Ontario. In the WNBA, the Connecticut Sun host the Los Angeles Sparks at Mohegan Sun Arena in Montville, Connecticut.
Whatever you're watching, enjoy!
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Friday 7th June 2019
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Baltimore, Md.—UMBC women's basketball announced their 29-game schedule for the 2017-18 season on Tuesday. The Retrievers will play 13 games at home with a total of 21 games being broadcast on ESPN3.
UMBC opens the season with a weekend trip to Fordham (Nov. 10) and Hofstra (Nov. 12) before coming home to take on Division III foe Gettysburg (Nov. 14) and LIU Brooklyn (Nov. 17). The Retrievers will then head up the beltway to take on Towson on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
The Retrievers will take part in a four-team tournament the weekend after Thanksgiving at Navy. UMBC takes on St. Bonaventure on Nov. 25 and will face either host Navy or North Dakota State the next day. The month of November closes with UMBC entertaining American on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
December opens with the Black and Gold hosting Columbia (Dec. 3) and Denver (Dec. 7), before the team heads down to George Mason on December 11. The Retrievers will have a ten-day break before closing out the non-conference slate at Maryland Eastern Shore on Dec. 21 and Princeton on Dec. 30.
Coach Stern knows that his non-conference schedule will help his young team prepare for the America East slate with 11 of the team's 16 members being underclassmen. "This is a really competitive non-conference schedule. Playing three A10 schools, two CAA schools [and] Princeton plus our local rivals should really get us ready for America East play," Stern said.
The America East slate opens after the new year up in Durham, N.H. on Jan. 3. The Retrievers then open a three-game home stand against Vermont (Jan. 6), Maine (Jan. 10) and UMass Lowell (Jan. 13). The team will head to Hartford two days later, before coming home to take on Albany on Jan. 21.
The month of January ends with a pair of road contests at Binghamton and Maine on the 24th and 28th before UMBC hosts Stony Brook on Jan. 31.
February opens with the Retrievers heading to Vermont on the 3rd, before welcoming Binghamton (Feb. 8) and New Hampshire (Feb. 11) to Baltimore. The Black and Gold then head to Stony Brook and Albany on Feb. 14 and Feb. 17, before hosting Hartford on Senior Day on Feb. 22. The regular season comes to a close at UMass Lowell on Sunday, Feb. 25.
"As usual the conference will be competitive every night. You have to hold serve at home and pull off a couple tough road wins to position yourself in the top third like we did last year," Stern said of the America East.
The America East Championships will once again be held at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds on March 3-4. The championships will be played at the highest remaining seed on March 10 on ESPNU. With UMass Lowell being eligible for postseason play, there will be a first round play-in game between the eight and nine seeds at the eight seed on February 28.


A lot of people like to go out shopping for their Black Friday Christmas deals. In Tahoe City, California, this is apparently extending to the local bear population. Over Thanksgiving week a number of bears showed up at the mall and around local shops. At the very least they were engaging in some serious window shopping mixed in with some dumpster diving for snacks.
One of the bears, with fine taste in fast food, was trying to break into a bear-proof dumpster in a vain attempt to grab some grub. It was just about that time that the officer showed up and sent them running.
The officer called animal control for back up before apprehending the "fleeing felons" as he called them. The bears were rescued without incident and returned to the wild. The mall has since been declared "unbearable."
Placer County has something of a history of shopping bears. In October a very large black bear went window window shopping in the community of King's Beach near Lake Tahoe. A sheriff's deputy followed him but eventually let the bear wander off on his own. Apparently he was just passing through.


and adjacent matrix material. Approx. 2000x.
Additional biological components have been repeatedly identified within atmospheric samples collected through the process of electrostatic precipitation on April 18 and 19 2001. The precipitator was active approximately one hour in each case. Microscope slides subjected to precipitation were subsequently heat fixed. Methylene blue stain was applied for several minutes, the slide gently rinsed, and then examined under the microscope. The view at the bottom of this set of photographs represents a typical example of the frequently appearing matrix material of irregular shape at approximately 500x. Close examination of this matrix material reveals the frequent presence of clustered or chained groups of cells. The individual cells in this case are measuring at approximately 3- 3.5 microns. As a comparison, a human hair ranges from approximately 60 to 100 microns in thickness. Assistance with positive identification of this material and the replication of sampling methods remains as an open request. Cocci bacteria, including both streptococci (spherical and chainlike), staphylococci (spherical and clustered) and fungal spores are being considered within the identification process, although the question of size remains an issue. Apparently cocci bacteria commonly range between 0.5 and 5 microns, however, an average size is reported at approximately 0.5 – 1 micron. If this information is accurate, these samples would be at the higher end of the expected range if they are indeed cocci bacterial forms. Any assistance on this matter is appreciated. The matrix materials remain equally important to identify. The frequency, abundance and repetition of the materials observed within any single sample set appears to be highly unusual. The materials readily accept methylene blue stain after heat fixing. The materials shown here do not appear to be visible using the simple iodine stain procedure that has been applied earlier under separate tests. Size, spacial groupings and stain receptiveness indicate that the current materials are distinct and separate. Biological materials that satisfy the visual properties of erythrocytes were not apparent within this sampling. Additional identification methods will continue concomitant with the request for identification assistance.
Numerous small bodies, approximately 1-2 microns in diameter, stain dark blue within the matrix material. The matrix material itself appears to be at the sub-micron level or beneath the resolving power of the microscope being used.
The purpose of this presentation is to request assistance with the identification of the materials that are being shown. Information regarding the norms for bacterial type and amount within atmospheric samples is also of benefit. Professionals in microbiology are invited to participate in the process of identification to adequately address the questions and concerns that have resulted from the observations, testing and research that remain in progress.
Note biological cluster structure amidst surrounding matrix material.
Note 3 biological chain structures; top left, middle and right edge of microphotograph.
frequently contained within. Magnification approx. 500x.


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Feminine form of the Latin name Clarus which meant "clear, bright, famous". The name Clarus was borne by a few early Saints. The feminine form was popularized by the 13th Century Saint Clare of Assisi (called Chiara in Italian), a friend and follower of Saint Francis, who left her wealthy family to found the order of nuns known as the Poor Clares. As an English name it has been in use since the Middle Ages, originally in the form Clare, though the Latinate spelling Clara became more popular in the 19th Century.