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/**
 * Autogenerated by Thrift Compiler (0.9.3)
 *
 * DO NOT EDIT UNLESS YOU ARE SURE THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING
 *  @generated
 */
package com.facebook.buck.distributed.thrift;

import org.apache.thrift.scheme.IScheme;
import org.apache.thrift.scheme.SchemeFactory;
import org.apache.thrift.scheme.StandardScheme;

import org.apache.thrift.scheme.TupleScheme;
import org.apache.thrift.protocol.TTupleProtocol;
import org.apache.thrift.protocol.TProtocolException;
import org.apache.thrift.EncodingUtils;
import org.apache.thrift.TException;
import org.apache.thrift.async.AsyncMethodCallback;
import org.apache.thrift.server.AbstractNonblockingServer.*;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.EnumMap;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.EnumSet;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.BitSet;
import java.nio.ByteBuffer;
import java.util.Arrays;
import javax.annotation.Generated;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

@SuppressWarnings({"cast", "rawtypes", "serial", "unchecked"})
@Generated(value = "Autogenerated by Thrift Compiler (0.9.3)", date = "2016-12-07")
public class SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest implements org.apache.thrift.TBase<SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest, SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest._Fields>, java.io.Serializable, Cloneable, Comparable<SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest> {
  private static final org.apache.thrift.protocol.TStruct STRUCT_DESC = new org.apache.thrift.protocol.TStruct("SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest");

  private static final org.apache.thrift.protocol.TField BUILD_ID_FIELD_DESC = new org.apache.thrift.protocol.TField("buildId", org.apache.thrift.protocol.TType.STRUCT, (short)1);
  private static final org.apache.thrift.protocol.TField DOT_FILES_FIELD_DESC = new org.apache.thrift.protocol.TField("dotFiles", org.apache.thrift.protocol.TType.LIST, (short)2);

  private static final Map<Class<? extends IScheme>, SchemeFactory> schemes = new HashMap<Class<? extends IScheme>, SchemeFactory>();
  static {
    schemes.put(StandardScheme.class, new SetBuckDotFilePathsRequestStandardSchemeFactory());
    schemes.put(TupleScheme.class, new SetBuckDotFilePathsRequestTupleSchemeFactory());
  }

  public BuildId buildId; // optional
  public List<PathInfo> dotFiles; // optional

  /** The set of fields this struct contains, along with convenience methods for finding and manipulating them. */
  public enum _Fields implements org.apache.thrift.TFieldIdEnum {
    BUILD_ID((short)1, "buildId"),
    DOT_FILES((short)2, "dotFiles");

    private static final Map<String, _Fields> byName = new HashMap<String, _Fields>();

    static {
      for (_Fields field : EnumSet.allOf(_Fields.class)) {
        byName.put(field.getFieldName(), field);
      }
    }

    /**
     * Find the _Fields constant that matches fieldId, or null if its not found.
     */
    public static _Fields findByThriftId(int fieldId) {
      switch(fieldId) {
        case 1: // BUILD_ID
          return BUILD_ID;
        case 2: // DOT_FILES
          return DOT_FILES;
        default:
          return null;
      }
    }

    /**
     * Find the _Fields constant that matches fieldId, throwing an exception
     * if it is not found.
     */
    public static _Fields findByThriftIdOrThrow(int fieldId) {
      _Fields fields = findByThriftId(fieldId);
      if (fields == null) throw new IllegalArgumentException("Field " + fieldId + " doesn't exist!");
      return fields;
    }

    /**
     * Find the _Fields constant that matches name, or null if its not found.
     */
    public static _Fields findByName(String name) {
      return byName.get(name);
    }

    private final short _thriftId;
    private final String _fieldName;

    _Fields(short thriftId, String fieldName) {
      _thriftId = thriftId;
      _fieldName = fieldName;
    }

    public short getThriftFieldId() {
      return _thriftId;
    }

    public String getFieldName() {
      return _fieldName;
    }
  }

  // isset id assignments
  private static final _Fields optionals[] = {_Fields.BUILD_ID,_Fields.DOT_FILES};
  public static final Map<_Fields, org.apache.thrift.meta_data.FieldMetaData> metaDataMap;
  static {
    Map<_Fields, org.apache.thrift.meta_data.FieldMetaData> tmpMap = new EnumMap<_Fields, org.apache.thrift.meta_data.FieldMetaData>(_Fields.class);
    tmpMap.put(_Fields.BUILD_ID, new org.apache.thrift.meta_data.FieldMetaData("buildId", org.apache.thrift.TFieldRequirementType.OPTIONAL,
        new org.apache.thrift.meta_data.StructMetaData(org.apache.thrift.protocol.TType.STRUCT, BuildId.class)));
    tmpMap.put(_Fields.DOT_FILES, new org.apache.thrift.meta_data.FieldMetaData("dotFiles", org.apache.thrift.TFieldRequirementType.OPTIONAL,
        new org.apache.thrift.meta_data.ListMetaData(org.apache.thrift.protocol.TType.LIST,
            new org.apache.thrift.meta_data.StructMetaData(org.apache.thrift.protocol.TType.STRUCT, PathInfo.class))));
    metaDataMap = Collections.unmodifiableMap(tmpMap);
    org.apache.thrift.meta_data.FieldMetaData.addStructMetaDataMap(SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest.class, metaDataMap);
  }

  public SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest() {
  }

  /**
   * Performs a deep copy on <i>other</i>.
   */
  public SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest(SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest other) {
    if (other.isSetBuildId()) {
      this.buildId = new BuildId(other.buildId);
    }
    if (other.isSetDotFiles()) {
      List<PathInfo> __this__dotFiles = new ArrayList<PathInfo>(other.dotFiles.size());
      for (PathInfo other_element : other.dotFiles) {
        __this__dotFiles.add(new PathInfo(other_element));
      }
      this.dotFiles = __this__dotFiles;
    }
  }

  public SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest deepCopy() {
    return new SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest(this);
  }

  @Override
  public void clear() {
    this.buildId = null;
    this.dotFiles = null;
  }

  public BuildId getBuildId() {
    return this.buildId;
  }

  public SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest setBuildId(BuildId buildId) {
    this.buildId = buildId;
    return this;
  }

  public void unsetBuildId() {
    this.buildId = null;
  }

  /** Returns true if field buildId is set (has been assigned a value) and false otherwise */
  public boolean isSetBuildId() {
    return this.buildId != null;
  }

  public void setBuildIdIsSet(boolean value) {
    if (!value) {
      this.buildId = null;
    }
  }

  public int getDotFilesSize() {
    return (this.dotFiles == null) ? 0 : this.dotFiles.size();
  }

  public java.util.Iterator<PathInfo> getDotFilesIterator() {
    return (this.dotFiles == null) ? null : this.dotFiles.iterator();
  }

  public void addToDotFiles(PathInfo elem) {
    if (this.dotFiles == null) {
      this.dotFiles = new ArrayList<PathInfo>();
    }
    this.dotFiles.add(elem);
  }

  public List<PathInfo> getDotFiles() {
    return this.dotFiles;
  }

  public SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest setDotFiles(List<PathInfo> dotFiles) {
    this.dotFiles = dotFiles;
    return this;
  }

  public void unsetDotFiles() {
    this.dotFiles = null;
  }

  /** Returns true if field dotFiles is set (has been assigned a value) and false otherwise */
  public boolean isSetDotFiles() {
    return this.dotFiles != null;
  }

  public void setDotFilesIsSet(boolean value) {
    if (!value) {
      this.dotFiles = null;
    }
  }

  public void setFieldValue(_Fields field, Object value) {
    switch (field) {
    case BUILD_ID:
      if (value == null) {
        unsetBuildId();
      } else {
        setBuildId((BuildId)value);
      }
      break;

    case DOT_FILES:
      if (value == null) {
        unsetDotFiles();
      } else {
        setDotFiles((List<PathInfo>)value);
      }
      break;

    }
  }

  public Object getFieldValue(_Fields field) {
    switch (field) {
    case BUILD_ID:
      return getBuildId();

    case DOT_FILES:
      return getDotFiles();

    }
    throw new IllegalStateException();
  }

  /** Returns true if field corresponding to fieldID is set (has been assigned a value) and false otherwise */
  public boolean isSet(_Fields field) {
    if (field == null) {
      throw new IllegalArgumentException();
    }

    switch (field) {
    case BUILD_ID:
      return isSetBuildId();
    case DOT_FILES:
      return isSetDotFiles();
    }
    throw new IllegalStateException();
  }

  @Override
  public boolean equals(Object that) {
    if (that == null)
      return false;
    if (that instanceof SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest)
      return this.equals((SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest)that);
    return false;
  }

  public boolean equals(SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest that) {
    if (that == null)
      return false;

    boolean this_present_buildId = true && this.isSetBuildId();
    boolean that_present_buildId = true && that.isSetBuildId();
    if (this_present_buildId || that_present_buildId) {
      if (!(this_present_buildId && that_present_buildId))
        return false;
      if (!this.buildId.equals(that.buildId))
        return false;
    }

    boolean this_present_dotFiles = true && this.isSetDotFiles();
    boolean that_present_dotFiles = true && that.isSetDotFiles();
    if (this_present_dotFiles || that_present_dotFiles) {
      if (!(this_present_dotFiles && that_present_dotFiles))
        return false;
      if (!this.dotFiles.equals(that.dotFiles))
        return false;
    }

    return true;
  }

  @Override
  public int hashCode() {
    List<Object> list = new ArrayList<Object>();

    boolean present_buildId = true && (isSetBuildId());
    list.add(present_buildId);
    if (present_buildId)
      list.add(buildId);

    boolean present_dotFiles = true && (isSetDotFiles());
    list.add(present_dotFiles);
    if (present_dotFiles)
      list.add(dotFiles);

    return list.hashCode();
  }

  @Override
  public int compareTo(SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest other) {
    if (!getClass().equals(other.getClass())) {
      return getClass().getName().compareTo(other.getClass().getName());
    }

    int lastComparison = 0;

    lastComparison = Boolean.valueOf(isSetBuildId()).compareTo(other.isSetBuildId());
    if (lastComparison != 0) {
      return lastComparison;
    }
    if (isSetBuildId()) {
      lastComparison = org.apache.thrift.TBaseHelper.compareTo(this.buildId, other.buildId);
      if (lastComparison != 0) {
        return lastComparison;
      }
    }
    lastComparison = Boolean.valueOf(isSetDotFiles()).compareTo(other.isSetDotFiles());
    if (lastComparison != 0) {
      return lastComparison;
    }
    if (isSetDotFiles()) {
      lastComparison = org.apache.thrift.TBaseHelper.compareTo(this.dotFiles, other.dotFiles);
      if (lastComparison != 0) {
        return lastComparison;
      }
    }
    return 0;
  }

  public _Fields fieldForId(int fieldId) {
    return _Fields.findByThriftId(fieldId);
  }

  public void read(org.apache.thrift.protocol.TProtocol iprot) throws org.apache.thrift.TException {
    schemes.get(iprot.getScheme()).getScheme().read(iprot, this);
  }

  public void write(org.apache.thrift.protocol.TProtocol oprot) throws org.apache.thrift.TException {
    schemes.get(oprot.getScheme()).getScheme().write(oprot, this);
  }

  @Override
  public String toString() {
    StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder("SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest(");
    boolean first = true;

    if (isSetBuildId()) {
      sb.append("buildId:");
      if (this.buildId == null) {
        sb.append("null");
      } else {
        sb.append(this.buildId);
      }
      first = false;
    }
    if (isSetDotFiles()) {
      if (!first) sb.append(", ");
      sb.append("dotFiles:");
      if (this.dotFiles == null) {
        sb.append("null");
      } else {
        sb.append(this.dotFiles);
      }
      first = false;
    }
    sb.append(")");
    return sb.toString();
  }

  public void validate() throws org.apache.thrift.TException {
    // check for required fields
    // check for sub-struct validity
    if (buildId != null) {
      buildId.validate();
    }
  }

  private void writeObject(java.io.ObjectOutputStream out) throws java.io.IOException {
    try {
      write(new org.apache.thrift.protocol.TCompactProtocol(new org.apache.thrift.transport.TIOStreamTransport(out)));
    } catch (org.apache.thrift.TException te) {
      throw new java.io.IOException(te);
    }
  }

  private void readObject(java.io.ObjectInputStream in) throws java.io.IOException, ClassNotFoundException {
    try {
      read(new org.apache.thrift.protocol.TCompactProtocol(new org.apache.thrift.transport.TIOStreamTransport(in)));
    } catch (org.apache.thrift.TException te) {
      throw new java.io.IOException(te);
    }
  }

  private static class SetBuckDotFilePathsRequestStandardSchemeFactory implements SchemeFactory {
    public SetBuckDotFilePathsRequestStandardScheme getScheme() {
      return new SetBuckDotFilePathsRequestStandardScheme();
    }
  }

  private static class SetBuckDotFilePathsRequestStandardScheme extends StandardScheme<SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest> {

    public void read(org.apache.thrift.protocol.TProtocol iprot, SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest struct) throws org.apache.thrift.TException {
      org.apache.thrift.protocol.TField schemeField;
      iprot.readStructBegin();
      while (true)
      {
        schemeField = iprot.readFieldBegin();
        if (schemeField.type == org.apache.thrift.protocol.TType.STOP) {
          break;
        }
        switch (schemeField.id) {
          case 1: // BUILD_ID
            if (schemeField.type == org.apache.thrift.protocol.TType.STRUCT) {
              struct.buildId = new BuildId();
              struct.buildId.read(iprot);
              struct.setBuildIdIsSet(true);
            } else {
              org.apache.thrift.protocol.TProtocolUtil.skip(iprot, schemeField.type);
            }
            break;
          case 2: // DOT_FILES
            if (schemeField.type == org.apache.thrift.protocol.TType.LIST) {
              {
                org.apache.thrift.protocol.TList _list90 = iprot.readListBegin();
                struct.dotFiles = new ArrayList<PathInfo>(_list90.size);
                PathInfo _elem91;
                for (int _i92 = 0; _i92 < _list90.size; ++_i92)
                {
                  _elem91 = new PathInfo();
                  _elem91.read(iprot);
                  struct.dotFiles.add(_elem91);
                }
                iprot.readListEnd();
              }
              struct.setDotFilesIsSet(true);
            } else {
              org.apache.thrift.protocol.TProtocolUtil.skip(iprot, schemeField.type);
            }
            break;
          default:
            org.apache.thrift.protocol.TProtocolUtil.skip(iprot, schemeField.type);
        }
        iprot.readFieldEnd();
      }
      iprot.readStructEnd();

      // check for required fields of primitive type, which can't be checked in the validate method
      struct.validate();
    }

    public void write(org.apache.thrift.protocol.TProtocol oprot, SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest struct) throws org.apache.thrift.TException {
      struct.validate();

      oprot.writeStructBegin(STRUCT_DESC);
      if (struct.buildId != null) {
        if (struct.isSetBuildId()) {
          oprot.writeFieldBegin(BUILD_ID_FIELD_DESC);
          struct.buildId.write(oprot);
          oprot.writeFieldEnd();
        }
      }
      if (struct.dotFiles != null) {
        if (struct.isSetDotFiles()) {
          oprot.writeFieldBegin(DOT_FILES_FIELD_DESC);
          {
            oprot.writeListBegin(new org.apache.thrift.protocol.TList(org.apache.thrift.protocol.TType.STRUCT, struct.dotFiles.size()));
            for (PathInfo _iter93 : struct.dotFiles)
            {
              _iter93.write(oprot);
            }
            oprot.writeListEnd();
          }
          oprot.writeFieldEnd();
        }
      }
      oprot.writeFieldStop();
      oprot.writeStructEnd();
    }

  }

  private static class SetBuckDotFilePathsRequestTupleSchemeFactory implements SchemeFactory {
    public SetBuckDotFilePathsRequestTupleScheme getScheme() {
      return new SetBuckDotFilePathsRequestTupleScheme();
    }
  }

  private static class SetBuckDotFilePathsRequestTupleScheme extends TupleScheme<SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest> {

    @Override
    public void write(org.apache.thrift.protocol.TProtocol prot, SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest struct) throws org.apache.thrift.TException {
      TTupleProtocol oprot = (TTupleProtocol) prot;
      BitSet optionals = new BitSet();
      if (struct.isSetBuildId()) {
        optionals.set(0);
      }
      if (struct.isSetDotFiles()) {
        optionals.set(1);
      }
      oprot.writeBitSet(optionals, 2);
      if (struct.isSetBuildId()) {
        struct.buildId.write(oprot);
      }
      if (struct.isSetDotFiles()) {
        {
          oprot.writeI32(struct.dotFiles.size());
          for (PathInfo _iter94 : struct.dotFiles)
          {
            _iter94.write(oprot);
          }
        }
      }
    }

    @Override
    public void read(org.apache.thrift.protocol.TProtocol prot, SetBuckDotFilePathsRequest struct) throws org.apache.thrift.TException {
      TTupleProtocol iprot = (TTupleProtocol) prot;
      BitSet incoming = iprot.readBitSet(2);
      if (incoming.get(0)) {
        struct.buildId = new BuildId();
        struct.buildId.read(iprot);
        struct.setBuildIdIsSet(true);
      }
      if (incoming.get(1)) {
        {
          org.apache.thrift.protocol.TList _list95 = new org.apache.thrift.protocol.TList(org.apache.thrift.protocol.TType.STRUCT, iprot.readI32());
          struct.dotFiles = new ArrayList<PathInfo>(_list95.size);
          PathInfo _elem96;
          for (int _i97 = 0; _i97 < _list95.size; ++_i97)
          {
            _elem96 = new PathInfo();
            _elem96.read(iprot);
            struct.dotFiles.add(_elem96);
          }
        }
        struct.setDotFilesIsSet(true);
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}


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Q: k-means in dynamic programming complexity? We all know that the k-means algorithm: which has a complexity of O( n * K * I * d ) Where:

*

*n = number of points

*K = number of clusters

*I = number of iterations

*d = number of attributes

but my question is when applying K-means in Dynamic Programming I can't figure out the complexity of it.
the idea of K-means using DP in a nutshell is as follows:

*

*Compute the proximity matrix

*Let each data point be a cluster

*Repeat

*

*Merge the two closest clusters

*Update the proximity matrix

*Until only a single cluster remains

I have tried to find a pseudo-code for it so I can try to find out the complexity, but I couldn't.
So, how can I find it's complexity? and what it could be?
Thank you guys in advance for any answer.

A: The algorithm you're describing is not k-means with dynamic programming, but rather a type of hierarchical clustering called agglomerative clustering.  Typically, agglomerative clustering implementations take time (IIRC) O(n3d), where n is the number of data points and d is the number of features.  Wikipedia goes into a bit more depth about how this works.
Note that the clusters found this way are not the same as the clusters you'd get with k-means.  Agglomerative clustering tends to produce very different clusters with a different set of properties.
Hope this helps!

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Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/head-to-the-boys-and-girls-club-to-say-goodbye-to-birdie-this-weekend-15016/)
Head to the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich to Say Goodbye to Birdie This Weekend
By: greenwichfreepress | April 30, 2014
By Leslie Yager
Oliver Prose who plays Albert Peterson, Alleyha Dannett who plays Mae Peterson, Brandon Delcristo who plays Birdie and David Ramirez who plays the Mayor. All four attend Greenwich High School. Credit: Leslie Yager
The gang down at the clubhouse extend an invitation to the community for this weekend's performances of "Bye Bye Birdie: Young Performers Edition."
The ice rink has been cleverly transformed into a stage with seating on three sides.
Bye Bye Birdie cast members William Steel, Oliver Prose and Patty Kohn. Credit: Leslie Yager
According to program director Don Palmer, this is the fifth year the Boys and Girls Club has put on a spring production.
"It pulls in kids that have an interest in theater or maybe singing," Palmer said. "It's another outlet for the kids to express themselves."
Palmer said participating in theater is not unlike being part of a sports team.
"They learn to show up and work together for the success of the show," he said.
Amanda Monick who serves as choreographer said the performers range from six to about 18, and the cast of 65 includes about 15 boys. The production, directed by Greg Cicchino, includes performers from several elementary schools, middle schools and Greenwich High School.
There were not cuts for parts in the show. Rather, the program is inclusive and there are three casts for three different performances.
"We found a part for everyone who auditioned," Palmer said.
Patty Kohn, a GHS junior, plays the impatient Rose Alvarez.
Fellow GHS junior Oliver Prose, reprising reprising a role he played back at Central Middle School in 8th grade, is cast as the helpless Albert Peterson. Ever concerned about the opinion of his mother Albert just can't commit to Rose, who is one smart cookie.
GHS senior Alleyha Dannett handily plays the domineering mother, peering intently over the top of her reading glasses, Albert finds it difficult to contradict her. The part of Birdie is played by Brandon DelCristo, a GHS freshman.
Performances will be held Friday, May 2nd at 7:30 pm and May 3rd at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich on 4 Horseneck Ln.
Tickets are $10 each, with just a few remaining. For more information, call Boys & Girls Club at (203) 869-3224 or visit the Boys and Girls Club theater website.
For those unfamiliar, Bye Bye Birdie tells the story of rock and roll singer, Conrad Birdie, who is about to be inducted into the Army. Albert Peterson, his agent, and Albert's faithful secretary, Rose Alvarez, concocts one final national publicity plan before Conrad's induction, but they run into complications in the quiet suburb town of Sweet Apple Ohio. The songs of Bye Bye Birdie, Put on a Happy Face, The Telephone Hour, A Lot of Livin' to Do, Kids and Rosie, are musical theater classics.
About Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich aims to provide a world-class Club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors. We offer an array of the most extensive and comprehensive programs in Greenwich to members ages 6-18.
The Club is located in a state-of-the-art facility with indoor and outdoor summer camps and serves as the leading provider of athletic leagues and competitive teams.
For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, has provided high-quality programming which builds character and citizenship and offers kids a safe, nurturing, affordable environment in which to succeed. The mission of the Club is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
To learn more about how GREAT FUTURES START HERE visit BGCG.ORG or connect with us @BGCGKIDS on Facebook and Twitter.
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Arleigh Burke class destroyer
News, Shipbuilding
House Seapower panel set to add second destroyer to Navy budget
The House Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces today released its proposals for the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The subcommittee will meet tomorrow for its mark up of the
Shipbuilding, Shipyards
The Navy is U.S. shipbuilding's largest customer
From the July issue of Marine Log magazine There's a reason why the larger U.S. shipbuilders have government relations offices, usually staffed up with a goodly number of retired U.S. Navy admirals.
Legislation, News, Shipbuilding
Senate Armed Services adds a second destroyer to Navy budget
The Senate Armed Services Committee has passed a version of the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act that puts back the second Arleigh Burke class destroyer that the Navy had cut from
News, Shipyard News
Navy awards contract mods worth $194 million to address DDG-51 supply chain fragility
Bath Iron Works, Bath, Me., and Huntington Ingalls Industries' Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Miss., have been awarded contract modifications together worth a total $194 million to fund capital expenditure projects for shipbuilder and
Navy names future destroyer in honor of WWII Coast Guard hero
Secretary of the U.S. Navy Richard V. Spencer has announced that a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, DDG 132, is to be named in honor of U.S.Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh, who
Ingalls Shipbuilding christens Delbert D. Black (DDG 119)
NOVEMBER 6, 2017 — Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division celebrated the christening of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) November 4, with some 1,200 guests
Ingalls Shipbuilding to build first Flight III DDG 51
JUNE 28, 2017 – Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a contract modification to incorporate the "Flight III" upgrades to the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyer Jack
DDG 115 completes acceptance trials
DECEMBER 28, 2017 — Naval Sea Systems Command reports that the future USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) successfully completed acceptance trials December 16 after spending two days underway off the coast of
Mabus announces two ship names
NOVEMBER 10, 2016 — In separate ceremonies yesterday Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that the name of the next America-class amphibious assault ship will be USS Bougainville (LHA 8), while
Ingalls Shipbuilding launches DDG 114
The ship was translated from the land level facility to the drydock which was slowly flooded until the ship was afloat.
"This is an exciting milestone and represents a significant amount of effort by our Navy and industry team to get the ship to this point" said Capt. Mark Vandroff, DDG 51 class program manager, Program Executive Office (PEO) Ships. "We're looking forward to completing outfitting efforts, undergoing test and trials and delivering another highly-capable asset to our Fleet."
"The last week of translating this quality ship across land and then launching it from our drydock is no small task, and our shipbuilders accomplished it in a very efficient manner," said George Nungesser, Ingalls' DDG 51 program manager. "All crafts and personnel making up this DDG shipbuilding crew have performed very well, and we were able to launch DDG 114 ahead of schedule. It's a nice milestone to accomplish as we end the year."
Ingalls has built and delivered 28 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. There are currently four more under construction at Ingalls, including Ralph Johnson, which is scheduled to be christened in the spring of 2016.
John Finn (DDG 113) was christened in May and is expected to undergo sea trials in 2016. Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) celebrated her keel-authentication milestone in October and is expected to launch in the first half of 2017. Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) started construction in July and is scheduled for keel laying in the second quarter of 2016.
DDG 114 is named to honor Pfc. Ralph Henry Johnson, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions that saved others during the Vietnam War. Johnson shouted a warning to his fellow Marines and hurled himself on an explosive device, saving the life of one Marine and preventing the enemy from penetrating his sector of the patrol's perimeter. Johnson died instantly. The Charleston, S.C., native had only been in Vietnam for two months and a few days when he was killed at the age of 20.
The highly capable Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are capable of simultaneously fighting air, surface and subsurface battles.
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters needed for 100 waiting Littles
Little Sister Ryder Perkins of Waterville meets with her Big Sister Hayley SooHoo of Waterville once a week to chat while they draw, color, take walks, and sometimes learn new dances together. Their friendship was created through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine's longstanding, one-to-one mentoring program that matches children facing adversity with positive role models. Ryder and Hayley are part of BBBS of Mid-Maine's January promotion of National Mentoring Month, encouraging adults to make a New Year's resolution to help local kids by becoming a mentor to one of 100 kids waiting for a Big. Submitted photo
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine kicks off the new year and National Mentoring Month this January with an effort to recruit adult volunteers in the community to serve as mentors to 100 children waiting to be matched.
"Bettering yourself in the new year is a fantastic goal," Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine Interim Executive Director Mae Slevisky said in a news release from Monica Charette, communications manager. "This year, we encourage people to think about how they can do that by also bettering their community — by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister."
According to Slevinsky, there has never been a more critical time for mentoring.
"The events of the past few years have taken their toll on our most vulnerable citizens — our children. The isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has hampered the social and academic progress of many kids, and many more are experiencing mental health challenges," said Slevinsky. "Kids need mentors now more than ever, to help them navigate challenges, open up doors of opportunity, and give them additional support they may need to excel in school and in their communities."
According to Slevinsky, BBBS of Mid-Maine has 100 youth in its seven-county service area waiting to be matched with a mentor. Becoming a Big means committing to spending a couple of hours a week with a young person, doing things both like to do, like playing outside, visiting the library, or taking a walk, she said.
Matches also explore new activities together, like visiting a museum or skiing for the first time. "It's about having fun, being a friend, and nurturing a child's greatest potential," Slevinsky said.
Adult mentors are interviewed, screened and trained. They receive ongoing support from BBBS of Mid-Maine professional staff, including regular match support meetings to ensure safety and help strengthen relationships. Successful volunteers are responsible, caring adults, who enjoy working with youth of all ages and backgrounds, have excellent listening and communication skills, are patient, willing to learn, and share in the BBBS mission of igniting the power and promise of local youth.
To learn more about Littles waiting, follow BBBS of Mid-Maine's weekly "Waiting Wednesday" Facebook posts.
For information on how to become a Big or enroll a child, visit bbbsmidmaine.org, email [email protected] or call 207-236-BBBS (2227).
Check out other upcoming area events!
Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens
Program to offer free federal, state income tax preparation


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Making the Spelling/Reading Connection
Impacting the Lives of Others - for Good
Everyone has a purpose and makes an impression on others in the world. It is rare to learn the extent or reach of our impact. We may even consider our intent selfish and not realize that what we do and pursue - can have a tremendous ripple effect that changes the lives of others, for good.
Pictured above: Joe Stutts and Ben Foss
During the final workshop for the Advanced Trainees at McKinney Christian Academy - Multisensory Teacher Training course last Saturday, we watched a film from Headstrong Nation to spark some discussion about the learning different child and the struggles individuals face from dyslexia and ADHD. The film features Ben Foss, advocate and author, sharing his personal experiences with dyslexia. He reflected on being identified with dyslexia at the age of 8 and how he persevered despite the challenges it created for him in school. He talked about the anger and frustration he felt when teachers would make him rework failing assignments - again and again. When he got home, the frustration would be released in his tearing his room apart. Despite the challenges and many obstacles, he was determined. When he made it to law school, he realized that he had hit a wall and he began to explore his dyslexia. He realized that without accommodations, he wouldn't make it through. While studying law, he came across the case of Joe Stutts and it served as inspiration for him.
Joe Stutts grew up in the 50's and never learned to read due to dyslexia and lack of appropriate intervention. In the film, he recounts his experience of getting 27 F's in one school year and being placed in a class for students with severe cognitive disabilities. He said he knew he didn't belong there but not being able to read meant his abilities were not recognized in school. As a young adult, Joe entered the Army and was trained as a cook. Since the exams during his training were read to him, he excelled and was named the outstanding student of his training group. His fellow classmates accused him of cheating because they knew he couldn't read. But Joe said, "There wasn't no cheating," and laughed. I think it fair to say that this was Joe's first experience with success in an academic environment and it was fuel for his spirit.
Joe's biggest challenge came after the army. He began work for the Tennessee Valley Authority as a laborer and became keenly interested in the apprentice program for heavy equipment operators. When he scored very low on cognitive ability having taken a written exam (General Aptitude Test Battery), he was denied acceptance into the program. Joe used alcohol to reduce his frustration and anger and yet, he was determined and called the EEOC. He just knew that he could be an operator if they just gave him the chance to learn. After explaining his dyslexia and situation to the EEOC representative, he was advised to get a lawyer because he had a case. Joe won but it took an appeal of the first denial decision to win his case and ultimately achieve his goal.
Ben successfully completed law school but decided the practice of law was not his path and went, instead, to business school. Having come to grips with his dyslexia and reaching out to others that faced similar obstacles to create a community of support, he found that it opened door for him. He created a non-profit organization, ILI (Initiative for Learning Identities), fueled by the inspiration of Joe Stutts.
Ben just had to meet Joe to let him know how much his story and lawsuit had meant to him during his struggle through law school and ignited the desire to help others like them both. Joe discounted his actions by saying they were purely selfish ones. He had a goal and, having experienced success in the Army, he just couldn't stand to be denied without a fight. He had no idea that he was fighting for so many others when he stood up for himself and advocated for his opportunity. He said, "That's all I wanted. I knew I could learn if they would just give me the chance to prove it."
During their meeting, Ben presented Joe with the pen he used to sign the documents establishing the non-profit, ILI, and in turn, Joe gave Ben the certificate he earned for completing the apprenticeship program to become a heavy equipment operator. Joe also entrusted Ben with a sword that had been given to Joe by his father. He said, "I would be proud for you to take it and keep fighting for us."
Watch the video yourself! Here is the link: Headstrong Nation
At the conclusion of the film, we all had tears and were clearly moved by the stories of Ben, Joe, and others in the film. We shared other instances of people and students we knew that have overcome huge obstacles with learning disabilities. Everyone agreed that teachers hold so much power to either provide the encouragement and support essential to make a vital difference for a student OR to add to the heap of frustration, anger, and despair our lack of understanding can cause.
Vicki, one of MCA-MTT's advanced trainees and an administrator in a Catholic school, shared this story with us. She recently interviewed a young teacher applying for an opening at her school. During the interview, the young applicant shared his personal struggles in school and how he had been headed down the wrong path. As an adolescent, he would lie, cheat, and steal and knew his life was headed for trouble but didn't care. He was angry and saw no point to school or how it would make any difference for his future. Then, when he was in 7th grade, he was caught cheating on a test by his teacher. He figured he would be sent to the principal and have, yet another, suspension. The teacher, however, did not turn him in; did not punish him or send him to the office. Her reaction was quite surprising to this troubled young man. Instead, she pointed out the strengths that were so obvious to her and that she saw so much potential in him. She let him know that with all he had going for him, he didn't need to cheat his way through school - that he was capable of so much more. In his interview the applicant said this teacher's reaction made ALL the difference in the world to him. She had been genuine and specific in identifying his abilities. He knew she wasn't just giving him a line like, "try harder - you can do it!" He stepped out on another, more positive, path and credits his success to this teacher that showed him grace - giving him the time, patience, understanding and support when he needed it most. As he shared the name of this amazing teacher, Vicki said her jaw just dropped and said, "I know all about this wonderful teacher, but I never knew this story. I know this teacher because she's just down the hall. She's here, teaching at this school." Vicki said, "you can just imagine the reunion that followed."
Just as this teacher never realized the difference she made for this young man when he was a student, Joe had no idea that his goal of equipment operator for the Tennessee Valley Authority and the determination it would take to make it happen would make any impact on anyone else but himself. Ben took inspiration from Joe and is sharing it, and the experiences of himself and others, with so many that also struggle. As teachers, therapists, and caring adults - we MUST remember that we make an immeasurable impact on a child's life with a ripple effect that knows no end. If you receive the gift of a former student showing up to tell you what a difference you made to them - treasure it because for the most part, we may never know.
This, I know for sure - we make an impact on someone's life every day and we must be forever cognizant and intentional that our impact be filled with encouragement, love, and grace. That is a tremendous responsibility and a gift we can give that will change lives - for good.
How Does "Mrs. Scott" Become "Miss God"? What???
As a teacher, I've been called many things. Today, I was called something by a student that I've never been called before - "Miss God". I was given this new name by the cutest little spunky kindergartner you have ever seen.
She saw me approach for bus duty and blurted out my new name to her teacher. "Look, here comes Miss God!" I didn't hear it so the teacher shared it with me after I had checked off the bouncing group on my clipboard to board the bus. "She called you Miss God. Isn't that so strange?" I started to explain that I was her sister's dyslexia therapist. "Oh," the teacher responded, "no wonder she thinks you are like God." I am pretty awesome - but, no. There is an explanation. A perfectly dyslexic explanation.
My name is Mrs. Scott. When you consider that the hard sounds of g and c are made by the same mouth position with the only difference being that /g/ has a "voice" and /c/ does not, AND the same applies to /d/ and /t/, then it is easy to understand how Mrs. Scott gets translated by a kindergartner (with dyslexia in the family) to be "Miss God".
So - now you try it. Make the sound of /g/ and then the sound of /c/. Look in the mirror and see that you are doing the exact same mouth movements with both sounds. Put your hand on your throat to feel the "voice" for /g/ and the lack of a "voice" for /c/. Do the same for /d/ and /t/.
It explains why some children mispronounce some words when reading - they are not distinguishing the differences in the partner sounds and their voiced/unvoiced characteristics.
This is why phonemic awareness is so important and worth the time to teach. It is a foundational skill to reading development. As a teacher, when you notice that a child is having trouble differentiating between letter sounds, they need MORE phonemic awareness.
While I am a very passionate dyslexia therapist and teacher (and so happy it shows!), I'm mere mortal - just flesh and bone.
RULE #1 - Two Sounds of C
You probably know that the letter C makes two sounds. The sound of /k/ and the sound of /s/. But…did you know that you can tell when C will make each sound? It's TRUE! There's a RULE for that!
It's pretty simple, really. When C comes before the letters E, I, or Y, it will make the /s/ sound. When C comes before A, O, U, or a consonant, it makes the /k/ sound! There you have it.
OK – so there are some situations that are a little tricky, but again – they follow the RULE! For example – when C is at the end of the word (usually a two or more syllable word) it sounds like /k/. When you hear the /k/ sound at the end of a one syllable word with a short vowel – you need to use CK for spelling it. CE at the end of the word makes the /s/ sound and sometimes that silent E is there only to make the C soft, and sometimes it does double duty and makes the vowel long, too. (There are at least five situations for the Silent E Rule and we'll share those in future, RULE of the WEEK, posts!)
This situation surprised me UNTIL I checked the RULE! No surprise, really - it is still consistent! The word "picnic" has a /k/ sound at the end. If you add a suffix that starts with E, I, or Y, you lose the /k/ sound. SO – you have to add K to retain the /k/ sound. Picnic then becomes picnicked and picnicking. The same applies for panic, traffic, etc. However – when the /k/ sound changes to /s/ when adding the suffix, you just leave the C and add the suffix. This happens in words like "toxic". When you add the suffix, -ity, you get, toxicity. AND – because the sound of C becomes /s/ when it is followed by an E, I or Y, the RULE is followed and the sound changes from /k/ in toxic, to /s/ in toxicity. Voila!
Oh yes – exceptions! Well, there are a few. Most can be explained by word origin. Celtics is Irish and can be pronounced with a /k/ or a /c/ sound. Ciao and cello – Italian. Facade – French. Here's a few more – soccer, and the word, edict, has a silent C.
If you'd like a poster, or rule cards (to fit on a binder ring), and a few activities for Word Work to help students learn the rule – you can find it in our TpT store. A full Rule Explanation is also provided. Need a list of words that fit the rule, too? Yep – it's included, too! AND – there are 3 lists for each sound so you can differentiate to meet the needs of your students.
We hope you find the information helpful and interesting! We are pretty nerdy when it comes to spelling rules so for us – this is just FASCINATING. As dyslexia therapists, we know that the rules not only help kids learn to spell – they are essential for our students in decoding to READ, too!
Be watching for our next RULE of the WEEK post – The two sounds of G.
Introducing RULE of the WEEK
Have you ever wondered about the rhyme or reason for the way words are spelled? Is it just random or is there a grand design and rules that really explain and govern word construction?
Some say spelling rules are too complicated and they don't apply to enough words to make learning them worth it. There's a lot more to it than just "i before e, except after c" and "when two vowels go walking. . ." The truth is that over 90% of words follow explicit spelling rules that make words make sense. Teaching them is IMPORTANT for EVERY student - not just struggling readings and those with dyslexia.
When you consider that there are over 4 million words that are included in the English lexicon - good luck trying to memorize all the words you might want to read or write! If we left it to only those words we could memorize, our vocabulary would be very limited. Finding the patterns and rules in how words are assembled allows us to read or spell so many MORE words!
Are the rules of spelling a little fuzzy for you? Do you struggle to understand what they mean and get confused with words that don't seem to fit? No worries! The 3Word Nerds are here to explain them ALL! There are about 30 rules that need to be addressed and we will be bringing them to you a week at a time! We'll FULLY explain the rule and give you EXAMPLES!
Stay tuned - the FIRST RULE is coming soon! We'll also have some materials available to help you teach it to your students! One great feature is that you'll have resources for students that are at an early reading/writing level all the way up to advanced so you can differentiate instruction and challenge your students. We'll have posters available, activities, and MORE!
A Creative & Fun way I taught my Students Facts about Dyslexia
I wanted to start my school year off by teaching my students facts about their learning difference, Dyslexia.
This strategy of mine had BIG potential of being the most boring
possible way to begin a school year!!
Thank the good Lord for giving me the idea to put our new mini iPads to use!
We did research via
and various books.
Each of my students took away some great facts about their learning difference.
The videos that have been created are as uniquely creative and special as each one of my students!
I wanted to share this video by a 2nd grade student with you -
her mom has given me permission to share.
Isn't her voice the cutest?!
The most important thing my students learned from this project is that knowledge is power ~
knowing about why they struggle has helped
them realize they are much more than their Dyslexia.
When you know the facts, you can own your struggles
and rise above them, discovering that YOU are
~sherri
3Word Nerds
A sidenote: The waffle and spaghetti analogy we learned from "Madeline's Minute" on YouTube.
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Find the latest news, exam date sheet and exam results published by Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (APBIE) in 2019.
Located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (APBIE) came into existence in 1971. The Board prescribes syllabi, text books for intermediate education in the state. It also grants affiliation to educational institutions offering intermediate education in the state of Andhra Pradesh. APBIE also publishes text books and conducts intermediate examinations of the state. Here, you can get latest news, exam date sheet and results published byBoard of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh.
The Board of Intermediate Education of Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is likely to announce the Second Year Intermediate Advanced Supplementary Examination 2011 results on June 27, 2011.
Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the SSC or 10th Class exam 2011 results today, i.e. on May 21, 2011.
The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) will announce the SSC or 10th Class exam 2011 results today, i.e. on May 21, 2011.
Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is likely to announce the results of Intermediate Second Year results today i.e. on April 28, 2011.
Results of the Andhra Pradesh Second Year Intermediate Public Examinations 2011 has been postponed to April 28, 2011.
Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is likely to announce the Intermediate 2nd year examinations results 2011 today, i.e. on April 25, 2011.
The Board Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is likely to announce the Intermediate 2nd Year results 2011, on April 25, 2011.
The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has declared the Intermediate First or 1st year results today, i.e. on April 21, 2011.
The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) will announce the Inter 1st year results today, i.e. on April 21, 2011 at 11.30 am.
Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is likely to announce the results of Inter 2nd Year 2011 Exam, soon.
The Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), Andhra Pradesh, is all set to announce the results of intermediate examinations of this year before April 25.
The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has issued the hall tickets for the First Year Intermediate Public Examination, to be held in the month of March 2011.
Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the Intermediate Advance Supplementary Second Year exam 2010 results today, i.e. on June 28, 2010.
Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is likely to announce the results of Intermediate Advance Supplementary Second Year exam today, i.e. on June 28, 2010.


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How to setup at-home surround sound audio
We walk you through all you need to know for an immersive, at-home theater experience.
by Lily KatzJune 19, 2019
There are two reasons we pay to see a movie in theater: for an immersive experience, and to indulge in popcorn so buttery cholesterol levels rise from just looking at it. It would be irresponsible of us to write a how-to detailing the amount of butter required to compete with your local theater popcorn. However, we can guide you through setting up a surround sound audio system.
What is surround sound?
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar is an all-in-one surround system.
Surround sound uses multiple audio channels and an array of speakers to reproduce audio. This affords a more realistic emulation of sound than the typical 2.1 stereo setup. The more numbers (audio channels) added to a given configuration, the more realistic the sound is. There are three popular configurations: 5.1, 7.1, and 9.1. Great. These numbers address the number of channels but what do they actually mean? The first number marks the standard speaker units.
The second number specifies how many low-frequency channels exist. It's treated with a low-pass filter and attenuates frequencies higher than 120Hz. Sometimes you'll see an option with three numbers (e.g. the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar is a 5.1.4 system). The third number indicates the use of aerial speakers or, in the Ambeo's case, an upward-firing speakers. It may sound like overkill. Nevertheless, if you want to take full advantage of Dolby Atmos technology, overhead speakers facilitate more accurate audio tracking.
A 5.1 configuration is the home theater standard
The most popular home theater setup is a 5.1 configuration, which consists of six channels. Five of them are standard speakers while one is a dedicated subwoofer for low-frequency reproduction. This arrangement gives a comprehensive surround sound experience without overcomplicating setup. There are three front channels, two rear (surround) channels, and one subwoofer channel. It's the standard for DVD and Blu-ray media: Dolby Digital and Dolby DTS also operate on the 5.1 format.
Protip: enable surround sound in sports games, then disconnect the center channel if you don't want to listen to the announcers.
You can sift through various outlets to find a 5.1 system that fits your style. Unfortunately, things get expensive quickly. If you're looking for an excellent budget option, the Vizio Home Theater Soundbar System is a great choice that doesn't require an AV receiver. Otherwise, if you already own a receiver Monoprice is respected for its high-value, low-cost products.
What you need to know about AV receivers
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Some systems require an audio-visual (AV) receiver, while others don't. If you're completely new to the world of home theater, an AV receiver simultaneously receives audio and visual signals from multiple sources. It then processes and amplifies those signals to drive the speakers and display (e.g. TV, monitor, projector). You need an AV receiver, rather than a standard stereo receiver, for surround sound because you're handling more than two channels.
If you've decided on a system that doesn't require a receiver, it's likely because that system is more like recent and supports HDMI ARC. This consolidates your audio-visual cables, requiring one instead of multiple. The downside to buying such a system is that not all devices support it. While it's a way to futureproof your investment, you must check that your TV is HDMI ARC-compatible. Otherwise, you'll be buying a whole new TV to go with your luxury surround sound system.
You also need to look out for decoder compatibility. AV receivers typically have more than one decoder. A good starting point is to look for a Dolby Digital-ready receiver: every DVD and all United States HD broadcasts use Dolby Digital. These certified receivers include inputs and amps for additional channels and ensure the inclusion of a Dolby Digital decoder. If you're arranging a 7.1 setup, lookout for a receiver which supports Dolby Digital Plus.
Select cables for specific inputs and outputs
AV receivers have a myriad of connectors. You can learn all about audio connections here. If you want a quick rundown of the most prevalent inputs and outputs for surround sound receivers, read on. Depending on what kind of 5.1 configuration you've purchased and your pre-existing peripherals, only some of these connections may be used.
Modern surround sound soundbars will have an HDMI ARC input.
HDMI is imperative for modern home theater setups. It's used for all HD and 4K sources (e.g. Blu-ray players, cable boxes, and gaming consoles). Receivers typically have two to four HDMI inputs and an output which goes to your TV. If your receiver is HDMI ARC compatible, you'll have fewer cables to connect from the speakers to the receiver box. You can get a cheap, effective HDMI cable from nearly anywhere.
Digital coaxial and optical inputs
An optical cable can transmit signals with less degradation because it uses light instead of electricity.
Coaxial and optical inputs serve the same purpose with coaxial cables being generally more accessible and cheaper than optical ones. These connections transmit Sony/Phillips digital audio interface (S/PDIF) signals between various devices. They support stereo, Dolby Digital surround sound and DTS.
Multi-channel analog connections
Rather than assigning a basic left and right connection, as stereo setups do, surround sound requires dedicated inputs per channel: left front/back, right front/back, and center. This is used for connecting a DVD or Blue-ray player to your AV receiver. You'll need a handful of RCA cables to form proper connections.
Speaker wire (second from the left) is necessary for connecting to a receiver.
Speaker connections are key to setting up a home theater system. This matrix of connections may look intimidating but it spells things out clearly. Each section is labeled: front, center, surround, etc. Any speaker that doesn't serve as its own power source gets connected here via speaker wire and banana plugs. If you don't want to fiddle with attaching the wire to the plugs yourself, get these.
All you need to do is match each speaker to its respective connection. For instance, the center channel speaker must be hooked up to the center-labeled connections. What's more, be sure to align the speaker wire to its respective polarity. Positive (red) to positive and negative (black) to negative. It won't be world-ending if they're inverted, but you will experience out-of-sync audio, similar to smartphone latency.
Subwoofer preamp outputs
The subwoofer for the LG SK10Y soundbar stands about 15″ tall.
Your subwoofer requires a dedicated connection, too. It's granted its own preamp because subwoofers have integrated amplifiers, which means the receiver isn't responsible for powering the woofer. Instead, it's just in charge of transmitted the audio signal. You need a subwoofer cable for this.
Optimize the room
Lining your walls with foam panels greatly reduces echo.
Just like with any home theater setup, be it a soundbar or a full-fledged surround sound system, you want to rearrange and optimize the room for acoustic purposes. You could just scrap the room altogether and convert it into a dedicated theater, but this is much more economical.
Reduce the number of reflective surfaces or counter them with soft items like foam or additional padded furniture.
One of the first things you should do is look around. Do you have a mixture of surface types in the room? Hardwood is a reflective surface and bounces sound around like crazy. Carpet, on the other hand, dampens and absorb soundwaves. You want a bit of both hard and soft surfaces. If your designated room is completely hardwood, invest in some rugs or thicker curtains. It's also a good idea to move furniture closer to the wall to minimize excess echo. If soundproofing is an option and not too much of an eyesore for you, get foam panels to place throughout the room. You can fix it to the walls, ceiling, and even get bass traps for the corners.
Now that you've added in some absorbent fixtures, its time to remove anything that could obstruct a soundwave's route from the speakers to you. This is pretty simple: don't have a sculpture or lamp between you and a speaker. Worst-case scenario, you can always place the speakers close to the couch. Doing so mitigates the effect of distant reflective surfaces.
Arrange the speakers
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This takes a bit of trial and error but let's cover what we know. For a 5.1 system, there are three front-channel speakers, two rear-channel speakers, and one subwoofer. You can get a basic understanding of how to place the speakers depending on its dedicated channel.
The center channel goes directly in front of your couch. The driver should be parallel to your couch and as high off the ground as your ears when sitting. After that, take your side-channel speakers and place them a bit behind the TV, equidistant from you and the screen. Rotate them toward the center until each hits a 22-30º angle. These three speakers form a unit responsible for following what's happening on screen.
Then there are the rear left and right speakers. These give a sense of spatial awareness, hence why they're referred to as the surround channels. They have a sharper 90-110º angle. Both speakers should be equidistant from you and sit just above your ear.
Finally, there's the subwoofer. This takes care of all the explosions and car chases. It can be placed on either side of your TV. Fixing the subwoofer isn't a methodical science, just don't put baby in a corner. Doing this mucks up the sound by creating unwanted echos, which you tried so hard to eliminate by rearranging and soundproofing the room. You can always fine-tune the placement to your liking but these are good starting points.
Optional: let your computer tune your system
It's 2019, and home theater technology has come a long way. If you really want to nerd out with your home theater setup, let your computer do the hard work!
Buy a DSP box like the miniDSP 2×4 HD, along with a test mic like the miniDSP UMIK-1 (Editor's note: be sure the box you choose has enough output channels. You might need a more serious box.)
Set up your home theater, and install Room EQ Wizard, or the software that comes with your DSP box
Connect the inputs to the DSP box, and then the outputs to the correct inputs on the receiver.
Run through the recommended equalization steps, including placing the mic where you'd normally listen at.
After a few test sweeps the computer will determine what the best equalization settings are, and export them to the DSP box.
Disconnect your computer, and you're done!
The benefit to adding a DSP box to your setup is that it alters the sound that reaches your ears in a way that's optimized for the room you're in. Rather than laboriously adjusting fine settings, the computer knows what's ideal, and can even take your input on how you like to hear your sound. By adding a DSP box, you're:
Giving your speakers an optimized signal for your listening environment
Making it easier for your speakers to perform well by giving certain sounds only to your subwoofer, and letting the other channels focus on what they were built for
Adjusting the timing of the speakers to ensure that every sound reaches you at exactly the right time, as some people forget that sound is relatively slow. Sometimes placing speakers far away can lead to inconsistencies in when notes reach you, causing the appearance of an echo.
Sure, it's nerdy and expensive, but it maxes the possible performance of any system.
This sounds like a lot of work, is surround sound worth it?
Pexels Now that you've set your surround sound system up, it's time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the show.
You're right. It is more work to properly configure a surround sound system than it is to let audio blast through your TV speakers. If you appreciate visual entertainment as a form of escapism, a way to truly indulge in something outside of your reality, the temporal and financial investment is worth it. Audio regularly informs our perception of the world as we bumble through each day. Sure, we're inundated with visual indicators, but think about when you're crossing the street. You hear fellow pedestrians scrape their feet against the pavement while distant horns are honked, letting you know there's a traffic jam or near-accident not too far ahead. We take for granted how much of our lives we experience through hearing.
By taking an hour or so to set up your surround sound system, you'll be more immersed in your favorite movies and shows. Yes, "immersion" is a hot-button marketing word, but whether you're a new father, overworked bartender, or underpaid desk jockey, being transported away from the stresses of daily life is something we may all benefit from. By investing in recreational things, like at-home cinema, you're investing in yourself.
The market is constantly changing, demonstrated by advancements in 3D audio and Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbars, and traditional surround sound systems may soon be rendered obsolete. However, seeing as the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar retails for an unfathomable $2,500, it'll likely be a slow extinction. Until then, cozy up to your leftover collection of speaker wire and banana plugs and get to streaming your favorite Hulu shows and Netflix movies.
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Every day seems to bring a new change in Monkey at the moment. The last few months have really seen Monkey find his feet in all sorts of areas. It's been a joy to watch, and I've felt immensely proud of my little boy as he's faced challenges and adapted to new situations both in and outside of school. An area that we've seen a real change has been with his confidence in company.
Monkey has always been extremely shy in company, even with members of our own family. I can count on one hand (excluding myself and Daddy P) who he instantly connects with. These people aren't necessarily people he sees regularly, but he's always relaxed into their company immediately. These people have seen him, as I see him, from the off. But for the rest of the population it's been hard work. Monkey has literally hidden behind me when meeting people, but even with family and close friends. It's been a long road for him to feel comfortable and confident in the company of others.
Last week we saw a big change with Monkey and his confidence in company. We sometimes go out for something to eat with a friend of mine, and hr son, who's 6 months older than Monkey. They used to be a pre-school together, but are now at different schools, and indeed, in different academic years. Every time we've met up, Monkey has been the same, really shy, only talking through me and it's taken pretty much the whole meal before he relaxes and starts interacting more socially.
All that changed last Wednesday. We were going out for dinner and arrived in the car park before my friend. Monkey could not wait for them to arrive, and as soon as they did, he was out of the car, chatting away.
My friend was quite amazed at the difference in Monkey, since the last time we'd all got together last Autumn. He was orchestrating games to keep him and C amused, put on a 'magic show' to entertain us all. He really was growing in confidence in company, and it was wonderful to watch.
We saw it again at the weekend. We drove up to Birmingham to see my niece who's at University there. The two share the same birthday date and Monkey was so excited about seeing her, and where she's living. Once we'd had a look round, we met up with other friends and all headed off to the Thinktank museum. A new environment normally means that Monkey would be glued to my side, but not on Sunday. He was off! Running around, trying new things and chatting away as he went. There was no nervousness about seeing his cousin, which is probably the first time ever that he's just started talking to her straight away. It was lovely to see. He happily went off with her at lunchtime while Daddy P and I queued for the food and drinks. He was even happier telling us both what to do and where to go. No idea where he gets his bossy streak from.
Monkey is growing up, changing and is so full of life. He's a joy to be with and I really hope that his confidence in company continues to grow in the weeks and months ahead.
This is such a lovely thing to read. No wonder you're proud of him. It's lovely that others have noticed the change in him too.
My daughter used to be extremely shy, which was strange as the boys never were. It turned out the poor kid couldn't see! As soon as she got glasses at the age of 3 she was transformed. She's nearly 10 now and she does sometimes still talk through me – mainly with adults she doesn't know.
This is a lovely post to read, especially as I've read previous posts where the shyness was an issue. You must be so proud to see him develop and grow in his confidence, and he looks so happy in these photos. Well done Monkey, you've clearly made your Mummy very proud!
It really does, I've felt so sad at times when he hasn't joined in with friends he's known all his life and doesn't feel comfortable with family. But slowly, slowly it looks to be changing.
Fantastic news! You must be absolutely thrilled that your little monkey is growing in confidence. I can feel your joy, shining through this post, how wonderful.
He's really coming out of himself and we've had another wonderful couple of days with him this week, surprising us some more.
This is so lovely to read, what a gain in confidence for Monkey. It must be lovely to see him blossom like this. I hope his confidence continues to grow, I'm sure it will.


Axe, the men's grooming brand, has launched a campaign in which Kiefer Sutherland reminisces about the girl who got away.
Sutherland talks about "Susan Glenn", a girl from his schooldays who he didn't have the confidence to approach. The spot, by Bartle Bogle Hegarty New York, suggests that men should speak to their own "Susan Glenn" before it's too late.


When the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals picked up Giselle, they were surprised to see just how tiny she is. At two-years-old, rescue workers knew she was small but not quite a meager 2.5 pounds! When they shaved off all of her mats and gave her a bath to make her more comfortable, they really got to see how little she is.
Not only is Giselle a Munchkin cat, she's a very small one. She suffers from some form of deformity of unknown origin and is completely blind. However, despite this condition, she is really proving to be a survivor. She arrived at the shelter filthy and scared, but is now doing very well in a foster home.
Now that she has a warm bed and great food, she's learning to get around regardless of her disability. She is eating very well, moving around with confidence even though she's blind, and enjoying meeting her doggie friend, Tuna.
According to Love Meow, Giselle even gets along with the veterinary clinic cat, Butters. She's becoming very strong and active and her personality is starting to shine. This adorable girl is available for adoption for anyone willing to take in a sweet girl with special needs. We certainly hope she finds the loving forever home she deserves! What an inspiring little kitty!
Sweet Giselle has been adopted and is enjoying life in her loving forever home! You can follow the little kitty with the big heart on Instagram @realstumpycat.
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import 'lightslider';
import 'lightgallery';
import 'lg-video';
import Instafeed from 'instafeed.js';
import { domCache } from './utils';

let gotInstaUserInfo = false;

const scrollToAnchor = () => {
  const { hash } = window.location;
  if (!hash) {
    return;
  }
  // find an element with matching id
  const anchor = $(hash).get(0);
  if (!anchor) {
    return;
  }
  // if element was found scroll it into view
  anchor.scrollIntoView();
};

export const loadSlider = () => {
  // Hero carousel
  if (!domCache.$slider.length) return;
  domCache.$slider.lightSlider({
    mode: 'fade',
    item: 1,
    slideMargin: 0,
    cssEasing: 'ease-in-out',
    speed: 1000,
    auto: true,
    loop: true,
    pause: 4000,
    controls: false,
    thumbItem: 0,
    pager: false,
    gallery: false,
    swipeThreshold: 40,
    enableTouch: false,
    enableDrag: false,
    freeMove: false,
    onSliderLoad: () => {
      domCache.$slider.removeClass('cS-hidden');
      // console.log('Load Slider');
    }
  });
};

export const loadGallery = () => {
  if (!domCache.$gallery.length) return;
  domCache.$gallery.lightGallery({
    selector: 'a',
    mousewheel: false,
    hideBarsDelay: 3000,
    backdropDuration: 600
  });
  // console.log('Load Gallery');
};

export const loadVideoGallery = () => {
  if (!domCache.$videoGallery.length) return;
  domCache.$videoGallery.lightGallery({
    addClass: 'aqvaluxe-video',
    showAfterLoad: false,
    selector: 'a',
    /* Youtube video parameters - https://developers.google.com/youtube/player_parameters */
    youtubePlayerParams: {
      controls: 1,
      iv_load_policy: 3,
      modestbranding: 1,
      showinfo: 0,
      rel: 0
    },
    vimeoPlayerParams: {
      byline: 0,
      portrait: 0,
      color: 'A90707'
    }
  });
  // console.log('Load Video Gallery');
};

const updateInstaDisplay = ({ data }) => {
  if (!domCache.$instaInfo.length) return;
  const existingHtml = domCache.$instaInfo.html();
  const template = `
${data.username}${existingHtml}

    ${data.counts.media}posts
    ${data.counts.followed_by}followers
    ${data.counts.follows}following`;
  domCache.$instaInfo.html(template);
};

const instafeedBefore = feed => {
  if (gotInstaUserInfo) return;
  const url = `https://api.instagram.com/v1/users/${feed.options.userId}/?access_token=${feed.options.accessToken}`;
  $.ajax({
    method: 'GET',
    url,
    success: updateInstaDisplay
  });
  gotInstaUserInfo = true;
};

const instafeedAfter = feed => {
  // every time we load more, run this function
  // disable button if no more results to load
  if (!feed.hasNext()) {
    domCache.$loadButton.setAttribute('disabled', 'disabled');
  }
  // because loading these images will change the layout of the page, make
  // sure any anchor links get scrolled to
  scrollToAnchor();
};

export const loadInsta = limit => {
  if (!domCache.$instafeed.length) return;
  const template = `

          Likes: {{likes}}Comments: {{comments}}

`;
  const feed = new Instafeed({
    get: 'user',
    userId: window.aqvOptions.InstaID,
    accessToken: window.aqvOptions.InstaAT,
    resolution: 'standard_resolution',
    limit,
    template,
    before: () => instafeedBefore(feed),
    after: () => instafeedAfter(feed)
  });
  // bind the load more button
  domCache.$loadButton.click(() => {
    feed.next();
  });
  feed.run();
  // console.log('Load Instafeed');
};

export const loadPlugins = page => {
  loadGallery();
  loadVideoGallery();
  if (page.isSmall) {
    domCache.$slider.remove();
    loadInsta(3);
  } else {
    loadSlider();
    loadInsta(6);
  }
};