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Marriage Question
I was wondering if any of you have had my problem. I've been married for 20 years. I'm not sure why I didn't see it for a long time but my husband is just not the slightest bit romantic. I was dealing with it okay I guess but one day I was driving down the road and a really sweet, romantic song came on the radio. I flashed back to when I was in my twenties and dating a guy and we were dancing to that song. I just started crying because I realized how much I have missed romance. The thought that I will never have another romantic moment just hit me between the eyes. I've been sort of pining about it ever since.
I have tried and tried all kinds of different things with my husband to spark some passion and romance, but honestly, it's just not in him. He just doesn't have that attribute at all.
Have any of you experience anything like that in your marriage? If so, did you get through it? How did you get through it?
Send him to the doctor for a prostate check. Many middle-aged men lose interest in libido when they develop prostate problems (or other physiological problems). It sounds like a complete physical is in order. Maybe his testoserone is low.
Is he stressed or depressed?
If your husband is healthy, then it may be he has performance anxiety. With a clean bill of health, he can use a medication for male enhancement - no embarassment in that. Suggest a male enhancement medication to him and ask him to give it a try.
His interest may just come back if he gives the prescription medicine a try - worked for my 70-year old neighbor and his 65-year old wife!
If he doesn't have that quality, you need to focus on qualities (good ones!) that he does have. No one is perfect; he must have something good about him; you married him.
I'm not trying to minimize your sadness; I have a very romantic husband, so I don't know how you feel. but don't dwell on what you (or he) don't have, focus on what you do! :)
I'm assuming when you say romantic you're are referring to something broader than sexual interest. If not my response below doesn't apply.
My DH is not the outwardly romantic type either but I've accepted that and have gotten over wishing he would be different than he is. After 35 years of marriage, I'm pretty sure he is what he is and isn't going to fundamentally change.
There are many things I love about him and we have a wonderful, fun life together. No one is perfect and I don't dwell on his "deficiencies". I know he loves me deeply and that I'm his soul mate, even though he isn't the romantic type.
My hubby is not the romantic type either. He has surprised me a few times over the past 45 years. But, he is so good in so many other ways. He is a wonderful dad and has been a wonderful provider for us. Spending time with his parents over the years I knew why he was the way he was. I just don't think they know how to do romantic things or just how much it means to a person.
You are right, Gibby, it's not about sexual function. He has no problem with that. I'm beginning to not be so interested, though, as a lack of romance and creativity makes it very routine.
My mother died last year and it seems like I'm grieving all kinds of stuff including her. I normally don't dwell on it so maybe I'll just chalk it up to grief and start letting go.
Thanks everyone. It means a lot to just hear that other women have this issue and how they are handling it. Yes, he is a great person in so many ways. Romance and his self-esteem are the only things I'd change.
What is romance?? If I am going out for a day with my gal pals, my DH will wash my van and gas it up~~and listen to all my chatter about our day when I get home. He will come home from the gym and have stopped at the grocery to get me a candy bar or a treat I like. if I am just feel poopy some days he will ask, do you want me to get you a green burrito for dinner;)
My DH really is always doing sweet things for me, that to me is romantic. If I am out and about with the grand kids or our kids all day he will run out and buy me some take out so we do not have to cook and mess up the kitchen. I love everything he does for me;)
Every morning he asks did you sleep well?
It may not be romance to others but to me it is;) He is showing that he cares and that I matter.
YogaLady described my husband completely. Even "how did you sleep?" and I could give him a plate of cat food and he'd eat it and tell me what a good meal it was.
He is not what I'd call romantic, in the traditional sense. One time in one of those "tender" moments, I was laying in his arms and I said, "If I died....what would you miss about me the most?" His reply? "Your cooking." At the time, I was disappointed, but I appreciate him for his many good ways and I accept the fact that he is a simple person who likes simple things....like me....and I am a simple person too. He doesn't buy me cards or flowers. I have no interest in those things but one time coming back home from down the coast where he was working, he got the guy driving the car (bunch of guys together) to pull over so he could pick a flower for me, because it was growing in a ditch and he knew I liked water plants, and he wanted to show it to me, in case I wanted to get some like it.
I have known men who are real asses to live with....according to my friends who are married to them....yet they will always bring them a bouquet of flowers and a mushy card on Valentine's day. Those things mean nothing to me. Someone who will help me around the place....sometimes I have to ask, who was an excellent father to our child, who is kind and understanding about all the animals I drag home or are brought to me, who compliments my cooking and notices if I do anything at all around the house...will say something nice. A person who is genuinely a good person.....those are the things important to me.
I don't know your situation, but the only advice I can offer is to tell him exactly what you want. If that ruins the romance for you....tell him anyway. Even if you have to tell him every time. And brag on him all the time and tell him how much you love and appreciate him.
It is really like training a pet. You ask for the behaviors you want and you reward with affection and lots of "atta boys!" when he does the right thing. Even if you have to ask for it every time. And that includes the bedroom.
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What is romance??
Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkgDTs0cRXI
I'm not romantic.....and since the money is in a joint account, I've asked my DH "not" to buy me things with "our" money. We do everything together, so we're together grocery shopping, clothes shopping...etc. We adore each other, the spark is still there after 34 years.....but other than holding hands, cuddling, saying "I love you".....looking into each others eyes and seeing my best friend....no romance.....no songs we share....no candle lit dinners....not into it. :0) We share the closeness and experiences of a lifetime. Thats all I ever wanted.....
My husband isn't romantic either. Occasionally he does try with the flowers but it comes off as stilted - like he's performing a role. I finally put him out of his misery and told him to stop with the flowers and cards.
But he takes out the garbage, gets rid of spiders, changes lightbulbs, fills my car with gas, dries the dishes, all those little things. Some wives may think that those are jobs that DH's SHOULD do but for my husband they really take some thought and for that I feel spoiled and that to me is romantic.
LOL Marilyn~~~what you said about men~~they are like training a pet;) I have told my DD's and DGD just that~~men are simple minded when it comes to us women folk. I have heard Dr Phil say to women on his show just that, and that we gals need to tell men what we want and they will do it! Also he tells ladies that men have a short attention span~~I have told my young DD when she is talking to her BF, she is using to many words shorten it up;)
My husband is my sweetheart and I tell him that daily and he does respond very well to that;)
Well, Marilyn, you made me tear-up pretty bad. 59 years my DH and I have been married... he always has done the cards and flowers and remembers important days: not romantic, just sort of rote and he rarely made me feel, I guess really special. And I think, maybe THAT is what romantic feels like. So, during these last 12 years as my health issues have worsened, he has more than stepped up to the plate, so to speak, and been the best helper/caregiver anyone could ask for. Now, 5 weeks into recovering from a really bad fall and broken bone at the shoulder.... Has he ever been my hero! Without a thought, he drove our motorhome from Mexico near Phoenix to Oregon in 2 1/2 days, so my own doctors could see to my needs, he has helped me to lift this heavy bodyand to take care of ALL of my needs.... this hard Marine, who kind of grew himself up to be tough and strong and alone....until me. Isn't that the best!.,
I'm going to guess that you want to feel more *cherished*. You said your mother had died a year ago -- maybe left a deficit of TLC?
Death always reminds us that life is finite. We reflect on where we are, where we've been, where we are going -- and with whom.
I'd experienced suitors who were 'romantic' and 'exciting'. I chose Honest, True, Kind, Good. Neither my DH nor I were crazy-in-love, and I sometimes wonder if one of the crushes would have continued to be exciting in that same way for almost 50 years. But that's not the path *I chose*, and we are happy together NOW.
I agree completely about asking for what you need and responding with enthusiasm for every move towards that. Men do seem to need to hear you (briefly) one day; think about it at least overnight; be reminded from time to time.
I think that men are the more 'romantic' gender, but learn to hide it, thinking it's not 'manly'. Maybe you could try a little more flattering attention? Couldn't hurt.
I don't know how old you are, but do you think you might be more emotional due to peri/menopause? I know I get that way sometimes for no reason, so I put it down to hormones. After a couple of weeks the touchiness goes away. Maybe it's not a good idea to read/watch romantic books and movies right now. :)
I can relate to the "not interested" quote. Every bone in my body screams romance! Holding hands, a gentle touch, a long soft romantic kiss....that's what it is for me.
But since we are not together anymore my mind is more preoccupied with sex.....every which way...anywhere...hot and heavy sex.
your resident DJ
TexasMamma~~one thing I do with my DH, is when we are out on a date or vacation, I would say you have to do 3-5 PDA's 'Public Displays of Affection' on your own, not me touching you and you touching me back. 2 of them have to involve a lip kiss;)
He always gets a giggle out of me saying that and he does do it~~but only the amount I quote;)
lol..if your dh puts up with slightly mis-shaped top (breast lumptomy) and nothing left after hyst (cervical cancer)being overweight, and not the best housekeeper..but comes home everynight, takes out the garbage, and put up with my cats, 4 kids, and has never been out of work in 43 years....i can do without the flowers, candy and extras...
Samkaren, don't take this the wrong way....i don't know you very well, so shouldn't say this, probably, but it sounds to me like you really miss him a lot. I'd go over there and "take some". Hey...for old time sake. It might make you feel better or it might make you happier that you are splitting up. Nothing ventured......nothing gained. That's what I always say. ;)
I have been married for 39 years and I think that the romantic songs and books and movies are just a fantasy for most of us. I feel like a lot of the other posters here. I can do without the flowers and cards and other things like that. I have a husband who comes home every night after work and has never been without a job. He has never hit me. He doesn't drink or smoke and usually doesn't spend money foolishly. He knows I like to got to the casinos and he doesn't but he never says anything to me about it. I have a sister who lost her husband when she was in her 40's. I see how lonely she is now that her girls are gone and they live 3-5 hours away from her. I don't think I would like to be in her shoes. It is tough to sit all by yourself. I think I will keep my husband just the way he is.
I was away from my computer yesterday and am so surprised at all the comments to my thread. Thanks so much everyone! Reading your comments makes me feel that I'm not alone, even if you don't have my same situation.
My husband is also a good, honest man. I'm not looking for rose petals, candles or anything like that. I guess it's passion. A meaningful look or a question about my life would be nice. I feel like we don't connect on an emotional level at all. I love our life together, our home, kids, grandkids. But as the flame grew dimmer every year, by now we feel more like roommates than spouses. Absolutely no passion or tenderness.
I have tried many times over the years to explain where I'm coming from, my fears and needs, and exactly how he could help. For a while he'll make an attempt, but it's usually all sputtered out after a few weeks. I suppose it bothers me most because without the passion the sexual part is just way too mechanical and a turn off. I feel obligated to have sex with him, but thank goodness it's usually dark so he can't see my face. I'm a very sexual person, but I just want it over with because it's super boring.
Wow, I can't believe I'm sharing this with you all! This is my deepest secret and I had no idea what to do with this. It's really turned into a painful part of my life but sharing it with you all helps a lot.
Marilyn you are so wise and smart! You are entirely right on this score. I have always said actions speak louder than words and taking time (which is valuable) to do things for you say "love" to me. Find your own romance to focus on, pick whatever song you like and tell him it is "our" song. Flowers die quickly and what does that say about "romance" but if you need them, order or buy them yourself. Tell him you love him frequently and if necessary ask him after "Do you love me?" be ready for the old standby - I told you once I loved you if anything changes I will let you know. LOL. but eventually he will get the idea.
Does your husband know you felt a moment of sentiment? If not, perhaps what you are missing is emotional intimacy. "I know you and get you, you know me and get me."
This is the stuff that fulfills. often, romance and sex is evidence of this. but intimacy is where its at. dancing would be empty in a 20 year marriage without e.intimacy. i highly recommend perusing your own ability to be emotionally intimate. that will bring more chance of change in your marriage than complaints of his lacking. :)
TexasMama, I know exactly how you feel as my DH has no romance in his body but I've lived with it for over 50 years and will continue to do so. The first couple of years were okay but from then on nada and no talking about it improved things, he's just the way he is.
No holding hands, cuddling, etc in this household. I get jealous when I see how my SIL treats my DD, hugs her, pulls her down on her lap, etc. Yesterday she told me that he even calls her sometimes to tell her 'I love you'. Haven't heard that from mine in years.
He has been a good Father and provider, though I worked up till 7 years ago to help do the providing and most of it after we moved from CA to MO.
No, he doesn't do the little things like take out the trash, gas up the car, etc., I do all those things. Once in a long time he'll ask if he can help me with something like bring in the groceries from the car but that's about it.
I was gone for two days doing a yard sale with my DD and DGD and stayed two nights with them, and when I hot home the dog showed more love for me when I got home than DH did.
I'm used to it but I, too, would like a little affection shown on occasion like a spontaneous hug or peck on the cheek. I can't remember the last time I was kissed with a 'real kiss', well over 45 years.
His good points are that he never complains about the things I do or buy, does some of his own cooking, and is very tolerant of my elderly, 82 year old brother living with us. So, guess I'll keep him.
Texasmama, perhaps today's post by our friend, Moni, will help you:
as women age...
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This is really funny! :)
What I Want in a Man
Original List:
1. Handsome
2. Charming
3. Financially successful
4. A caring listener
5. Witty
6. In good shape
7. Dresses with style
8. Appreciates finer things
9. Full of thoughtful surprises
- An imaginative, romantic lover
What I Want in a Man, Revised (Age 32)
1. Nice looking
2. Opens car doors, holds chairs
3. Has enough money for a nice dinner
4. Listens more than talks
5. Laughs at my jokes
6. Carries bags of groceries with ease
7. Owns at least one tie
8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal
9. Remembers anniversaries
- Seeks romance at least once a week
What I Want in a Man, Revised (Age 52)
1. Not too ugly
2. Doesn't drive off until I'm in the car
3. Works steady - splurges on dinner out occasionally
4. Nods head when I'm talking
5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes
6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange
the furniture
7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach
8. Knows not to buy champagne with
screw-top lids
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down
- Shaves most weekends
What I Want in a Man, Revised (Age 62)
1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed
2. Doesn't belch or scratch in public
3. Doesn't borrow money too often
4. Doesn't nod off to sleep when I'm
5. Doesn't retell the same joke too many times
6. Is in good enough shape to get off the
couch on weekends
7. Usually wears matching socks and
fresh underwear
8. Appreciates a good TV dinner
9. Remembers your name on occasion
- Shaves some weekends
What I Want in a Man, Revised (Age 82)
1. Breathing
2. Doesn't completely miss the toilet.
Texasmama, he's not going to change. Don't expect some kind of spontaneous conversion. It won't happen. And maybe he is like Donna's husband and just won't change, no matter what you say or do. As for the bed, I am no Dr. Ruth, but who said he has to run the show? I think women expect too much out of men sometimes. Without being too graphic, find something that gets you in the mood....whether it is a sexy book, a little wine, smoking grass....hell, I don't know...whatever. Then you take a more active role and don't let him set the pace. Nothing is more flattering to a man than being able to turn on a woman. (Even if you have to do most of the work yourself....let him think it's him.) Tell him you want to try something a little different. Shake things up a bit. Don't wait for him to come up with this on his own. And if it is a colossal failure...at least you tried. Don't take it personal....it is something within him, but if it is really that important to you, know that you tried. And don't forget that you may never have him pick this up on his own. You may always have to be the one who sets the pace and asks for what you want. If that spoils it for you...remember he is a good man. Another thing I would suggest is talk to him more. Outside of bed....share things with him that you might not normally talk about. Intimacy really doesn't begin in bed anyway.
My DH did have a romantic side - when he felt like. Flowers once in a while and notes. I found out too late that it was all a farce. As for sex....it wasn't that he wasn't interested in sex...he was...just not with me. No passion whatsoever for me. One of the reasons I left. As for the "M" word I can only say "THANK GOD"!!! Better to do it myself the right way then wait-and wait-and wait for him. Read "Fifty Shades of Grey" and took notes...Found it educational.....and believe me I am all for furthering my education!!!!! Also..have been over to see him a few times. got a hug but it felt more like just a friend hugging me. I do miss him and yes I would love to jump him. But that is never going to happen so I don't dwell on it.
your resident DJ
OK, now who DOES have a romantic, passionate DH? (Or once did? LOL)
Are there just 'two kinds' of guys? How does a guy learn? Just what makes some guys pull women to them...and some not? (What made 'the Fonz' of "Happy Days" a chick magnet?) I am going to guess *confidence*.
At his 40th high school reunion my DH pointed out a classmate who had been 'the Fonz' of his class. He was a nice looking, slightly short guy, attending with his much younger (fourth) wife. He won the contest for the person with the youngest child still at home -- a three-year-old.
Someone I dated in college said his father took him to a 'house' on his 16th birthday, and 'the girls' taught him about pleasing a woman. (Wish I had a picture of the expression on my face during that little revelation. And, no, we did NOT do show and tell.)
i do get the hand holding, and always have... and he always offers his arm when the ground is wet and icey...and omg better than sex, he rubs my feet!!!
i always tell ladies never to fall into that after divorce sex... i did with my first hub, and was almost ashamed..and it wasn't the same...
My dh was the romantic type mmmaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnyyyyyy years ago,then along came the kids,and since he was military he was always going off to some foreign land.Over the years the romance part of life in some respects fell by the wayside.We still loved/love each other,and showedit in different ways.
I didn't want the flowers from the florist,as I grow a lot of my own.I do like the cards and the notes and we still do that.
After he had his stroke a lot of things changed but we worked thru it all.He went into a deep depression for awhile which really concerned me.I'd find him sitting in a chair crying and this was so not like him,up to that point I had never seen him cry,even at funerals etc.I called our dr and told him my concerns,he set up an appointment for us,and put dh on some antidepressant,and that helped,and the fact that I now knew why he was depressed,also helped.
Life went on,i got dh interested in gardening as he was bored,not being able to work anymore or do some of the things he used to do.I told him he could do whatever he wanted on the lower level of our yard,and the first thing he wanted was a pond.So I took him to home depot,he got all he needed and a sunset book to show him how to build it.It was all good from then on,he took a great interest in everything gardening and now we work together on the gardens and all the things we want to do.
Fast forward to 2008,i had 2 major surgeries,and he took over everything,the cooking cleaning laundry etc.He still does all of the cooking,grocery shopping,and he washes and dries the laundry,i put it away,and I do the vacuuming,dusting .Wework together in the yards and garden,but we have someone who does the mowing,trimming and stuff for us,we do the rest.
It works good for both of us we both have a few hobbies besides gardening.
We just celebrated 55 years married this past Friday.
Life is full of ups and downs,you just have to work things out where you get the most out of life.
I have found over the years that some people sit around waiting for someone to take the first step.We are both very independent,i got that way during his military years(21) of those.If I need something done,i'll try and do it,if I can't then I call dh,and he does the same.If neither one of us can't do it then we call ds#1.He helps us out a lot now since we're both up there in years,and they don't want us climbing ladders these days and such.
Everyday is a gift,some are just better wrapped than others.
OK off my soapbox now,didn't mean to get carried away.
Be happy that you have a good husband...that romance is for the movies and those love songs you hear on the radio! Certainly there are a few men that continue to be romantic forever but those guys are few and far in between! My husband believes that he's the romantic type...HA...LMAO! Is it the farting or the belching? HAHAHA! J/K! kind of...
Usually that romantic guy is only around for the dating process then he disappears....forever....
YEA! just got home from going to a swim meet with DD#1 in LA~~@UCLA~~~nice day lots of fun, nice lunch out. Last night I wanted ice cream (I have not been eating it for about 8 months now) Came home today to some Rocky Road ice cream in the freezer~~~that is my romance;)
Maybe we read too many harlequin romances or watched too many sappy romance movies starring Jennifer Aniston and what's her name from Grey's Anatomy. I don't know.
Maybe we've set the bar too high for our men. How do we show romance for our men or do we?
I always thought, and incorrectly it turns out, that my neighbours had perfect husbands and perfect children. I didn't realize until after my kids graduated from high school that their friends weren't perfect and I didn't find out until my friends and I went away for girl-holidays that husbands weren't perfect either. I'm not saying that the husbands were bad people because they aren't but they're not harlequin romance heroes either.
Interesting discussion.
Maybe he feels the same way (mechanical?) and just doesn't know how to broach the subject. "She'll think I am a pervert or wonder why all of a sudden I want to try new things".
Maybe you have the same worries?
My vote is to bite the bullet and be more directive about what you want (not bullying or blaming, just directing). Once you get past the first fluster of it, maybe you both will be happier?


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How depressing that some log-rolling, back-scratching hack has been given free reign by the Economist to publish pointless press releases from internet IPO wannabes.
At least The Economist admits the failings of their data. The next step would be useful research.
What, apart from allowing us to point out that no one outside the US uses square feet for measuring property, and maybe to pimp Trulia, is the point of this article?
what a nice piece of study: let's translate this to seaside resorts. So say I surf the web from Pollockshields: will I search for Port Glasgow ? For some fancy resort south like Blackpool, or may be somewhere really nice like Ibiza ? ..mmhhh no brainer...
it is only natural Dutches look for 2000sq ft in the US, they live in the armpit of flats
which Dutchess?
Or were you referring to the DUTCH, perhaps?
Look again at the spelling. Anyway the reference to Blackpool as a "fancy resort", even for Glaswegians, ought to give post away as somewhat sarcastic! ;-)
I have visited the UK over numerous occasions over the last 20 years, but find the Dutch "armpit of flats" and other Dutch houses 10 times more appealing than the average British monotunous caves.
The other major group I suspect is American expats moving back to the States after foreign postings. Many of these would be executives in US multinationals and therefore typically wealthier than average. Certainly I think there are very few Irish citizens, resident in Ireland, who are buying US property these days, and Ireland is no. 2 on the list.
You'd be surprised. I live in Ireland and there are plenty of people who are more cash rich now because of deflation and are looking to invest in property outside of Ireland. I know I'm certainly better off since the recession started.
Foreign buyers who are looking from abroad pending a relocation to the US are also likely to be wealthier than the average American. Foreigners moving to expensive cities have probably already made it big, while locals are frequently moving in the hope of making it big.
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My wife and I spent a week at the Grand Hyatt in Kauai as part of our honeymoon a couple years ago. We had an amazing time.
One of the things I remember most about this resort was the giant waterslide that was built into the pool. It twisted and turned through rocks and palm trees. We must have done that about 50 times each!
We spent most of our time sightseeing across Kauai... but we did schedule one day to just "take it easy" by the poolside - and I'm glad I did.
The pool is almost indescribable: it's more of a stream that twists and turns among palm trees and little man-made islands. Talk about zen... this is it.
Our room overlooked the pool and beyond that was the open ocean. Breathtaking. We started our day each morning with coffee on our balcony... soaking in the beautiful view and fresh air.
There are a couple of highly rated restaurants on the premises: Dondero's and Tidepools. We dined at both and I highly recommend checking out Tidepools. It's a surreal dining experience.
There are four or five tennis courts overlooking the ocean. We had no problem getting a court every morning for a couple games before taking off to check out Kauai. We even took a couple lessons with an on-site pro.
Service across the board was excellent.
This review doesn't do justice to this resort. I'll just say it was well worth the $650 or so we paid per night. My wife and I are sure to go back.


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SystemC Community Newsletter: November 2009
- OSCI welcomes new chair and members
- Synthesis Subset Draft 1.3 standard opens for public review
- Videos of technical and user presentations from NASCUG 11 Now Online
- New user group formed in Taiwan - 1st TSCUG Meeting November 16
- ESCUG 20 to be co-located with IP ESC December 1
- See us at upcoming SystemC events
OSCI Welcomes New Chair and Members
Eric Lish has been elected Chairman of the Board of OSCI. As Manager of Virtual Platforms within Intel's Technology and Manufacturing Group, Eric says he believes OSCI and SystemC are playing a critical role in managing design complexity:
"It is necessary for the industry to raise the level of abstraction from the modeling and architecture perspective. Platform-level design is growing evermore complex and traditional design methods can't keep up. Abstraction is one area that can be addressed to make a significant difference. As an industry, we must come together to focus on system-level issues to help enable the growth of technologies."
OSCI also welcomes Qualcomm and OFFIS as new Associate Corporate Members. To find out more, read the press release. |
Synthesis Subset Draft 1.3 Standard Opens for Public Review
The Synthesis Subset Draft 1.3 standard is intended for use by logic designers, electronic engineers and design automation tool developers. It describes a standard syntax and semantics for SystemC synthesis. The standard includes hardware constructs at the behavioral and register-transfer levels, and is based on the ANSI C++ standard and the IEEE 1666(tm)-2005 Standard for SystemC. The purpose of the SystemC Synthesis Subset standard is to define common syntax and semantics that can be recognized by all compliant high-level synthesis tools. Complying with this standard will allow users doing hardware implementation in SystemC to produce designs using a well defined coding-style, independent of the particular implementation of synthesis technology by any vendor.
The SystemC community is encouraged to provide feedback by January 31, 2010 via the Synthesis forum.
Videos of Technical and User Presentations from NASCUG 11 Now Online
Videos of the technical presentations from the 11th North American SystemC Users Group (NASCUG 11), co-located with the 2009 Design Automation Conference (DAC), are now available free of charge to the worldwide electronic design community. These presentations include:
- A Tool for Assertion-Based Verification of TLM Platforms
Luca Ferro, TIMA Laboratory (Grenoble), France
- SystemC-AMS for the Design of Complex Analog/Mixed-signal SoCs
Karsten Einwich, Fraunhofer IIS/EAS, Germany
- Modeling a Virtual MPU
David C Black, XtremeEDA, USA
- High-speed Packet Router Development in SystemC
William Gnadt, Lockheed Martin MS2, Syracuse, NY, USA
- Configuration, Control, & Inspection (CCI) WG Update
Trevor Wieman, OSCI CCI WG Chair
- Technical Working Group Update
Mike Meredith, President, OSCI
To register and view the NASCUG 11 videos, go to http://www.systemc.org/news/videos/nascug11/.
Tutorial: Using TLM-2.0 Extensions for Bus Locking and Snooping
An in-depth tutorial from John Aynsley of Doulos is also featured. A follow-on discussion to the examples-based "TLM-2.0 in Action" video tutorial released earlier this year, the tutorial delves into the finer points of the OSCI TLM 2-0 standard.
To register and view the TLM-2.0 Extensions tutorial, go to http://www.systemc.org/news/videos/tlm20extensions/.
Newly Formed User Group in Taiwan
1st Taiwan SystemC Users Forum - November 16, Hsinchu
Recognizing the importance of SystemC to the electronic design community, the ESL working group of the Taiwan SoC Consortium recently transformed to become the Taiwan SystemC Users Group (TSCUG), an independent user organization that will host regular open forums to further promote ESL technologies. The first-ever TSCUG forum features the following:
- Dr. Kazuhiro Yoshinaga from STARC will address TLM-2.0 modeling guidelines
- NCKU, NTHU and NTU will illustrate achievements in ESL research and standardization over the years
- Ian R. Mackintosh, Chairman and President of OCP-IP, will discuss Key Solutions to ESL Challenges
- Mike Meredith, president of OSCI, will provide an update on technical working group activities
- User Track featuring IC design and services houses, EDA suppliers delves into ESL practices in industry projects
- Academic and Design Track features topics such as virtual platform design, accurate model construction, and ESL verification methodology
- Panel: "Is Taiwan Ready for ESL?" features speakers from academia, industry and research to debate how Taiwan can move forward in ESL
For a complete agenda and to register for the TSCUG forum, go to www.stcevent.itri.org.tw/TSCUG_eDM_English_v1.htm.
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Co-located with IP-Embedded Systems Conference
The 20th European SystemC Users Group (ESCUG) will meet December 1 in Grenoble France. For the first time, the meeting will be co-located with the IP-Embedded Systems Conference. Speakers include:
- Co-Design of the JPEG decoder based on a virtual platform of FPGA systems
Speaker: Guy Bois, Cofounder Space Codesign Systems
- Accelerating USB3.0 Software Development with Virtual Platforms
Shortening USB3.0 Product Development Cycles Using TLM-2.0 Compliant Transaction-level Models
Markus Willems, Synopsys
- Extension of SystemC Framework Towards Power Analysis: the PK Tool Simulation Environment
Massimo Conti, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
- And more!
The meeting is free to industry professionals.
Register: www.mod-marketing.com/osci/
More information: www.ti.uni-tuebingen.de/ESCUG.escug.0.html
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- November 16 -- TSCUG Meeting
Ambassador Hotel, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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More information: www.ti.uni-tuebingen.de/ESCUG.escug.0.html
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Wild Kindness Records to Help with Holopaw 7″
Well over a year ago, Grandma Misra began speaking with David Pokrivnak – the visionary behind the newly-launched, Youngstown-based Wild Kindness Records. Pokrivnak had helped out at legendary K Records for a good spell. A designer by trade, DP possesses a true talent for the visual end of running a record label. Grandma and David began chatting and collaborating and supporting one another in their mutual endeavors.
Among other items, this resulted in David helping with design for the early 2012 reissue of Shearwater's Winged Life and Misra manager Leo DeLuca writing the press release and facilitating Black Swans & Southeast Engine tracks to Wild Kindness' Sunshine Off the Tracks: A Benefit for GEMS. Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS) is a New York-based organization designed to serve females, ages 12-24, who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking.
Now, the time has come for Misra and Wild Kindness to do a joint release proper. Holopaw's "Golden Sparklers" b/w "Yearling's Darlings," a 500-run limited 7″, will arrive November 13 via Misra/WK.
"Golden Sparklers" is the lead-off single via Paw's forthcoming Academy Songs, Volume I (Misra; January 15, 2013) and it is absolutely breathtaking. The track recently premiered on Pitchfork and you can head [here] to hear.
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Jake Jolibois, who learned to fish from his father, has been on the water for over 14 years. He has fished everything from salmon to cod to crab.
He once had a fierce allegiance to long-time friend Captain "Wild" Bill before parting ways with the Kodiak in Season 8. He continued his career as a crab fisherman, and spent this past summer cod fishing with Captain Elliott on the Saga, but left that boat to join the more profitable Cornelia Marie as a full-share deckhand.
Jake, Travis Lofland, and Zack Fritz found their stride during King, and he trusts Casey McManus and Josh Harris in the wheelhouse. But Jake has broken down physically and mentally on many occasions in past seasons when the going got tough, so it remains to be seen whether he can keep up for Opies.
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen's agent has insisted that reports linking his client with a move to Barcelona are 'nonsense'.
Stories emerged on Wednesday that the Blaugrana were on the verge of signing the 20-year-old shot-stopper as a long-term replacement for Victor Valdes.
Mundo Deportivo claimed earlier this week that the Spain international will leave Camp Nou at the end of this season, but the Borussia Monchengladbach man's representative has rubbished the rumours of his arrival.
"It is nonsense [that Ter Stegen will join Barcelona]," Rene vom Bruch told Rheinsche Post. "That rumour is completely unfounded."
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No topic was off limits in the second half of the 'RHOBH' reunion: What are Kyle & Kim's real issues? Why did Paul & Adrienne really split? Plus, Mauricio explained his harsh words for Brandi earlier this season!
It's always interesting to watch The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as they yell at each other, cry, or just get involved in some serious drama that normal people never have to deal with in their day-to-day lives. And thankfully, the ladies didn't disappoint in the second half of the season three reunion April 1, as they gave us all of the above — and then some!
Discussions Over Adrienne & Paul's Failed Marriage
Andy Cohen made sure to steer the conversation towards Adrienne Maloof's marriage, and even he was surprised that the bickering between Paul Nassif and Adrienne was the catalyst for the actual divorce. Kyle Richards said she was very surprised by it all, and that's when Lisa Vanderpump dropped the bombshell that Paul had moved out several times over the past few years. Brandi Glanville put the icing on the cake, chiming in that the marriage never seemed to have any love to it at all. (Brandi, always the classy lady!)
This led to conversations on the awkward relationship Adrienne had with Rod Stewart's son, Sean Stewart. One of the few times Kyle and Brandi agreed was when they said they made an odd couple. But apparently Adrienne and Sean aren't dating anymore, so they must have felt the same!
Things took a rather serious turn when Andy brought up the abuse allegations that put on Paul. Kyle defended him, but Lisa was less confident as she dropped the ever-dreadful "You never know." Of course, that might have just been Lisa throwing shade at her enemy-of-the-moment. Overall, everyone seems to be mostly on Paul's side when it comes to the abuse allegations.
But abuse in the Housewives world is unfortunately something Taylor Armstrong is very familiar with, and she used the reunion to throw Adrienne under the bus for not helping her when she was having her own troubles with Russell. So there seems to be no love lost there.
Kim & Kyle's Relationship Status Is Addressed
Kim Richards and Kyle have always had a unique relationship as sisters throughout the series, and this season was no different. Kim now believes Kyle didn't support her as much as she should have, accusing Kyle of being very fair-weather in her support. In fact, Kim thinks Kyle only helps out in front of the cameras when they're together.
Brandi and Yolanda Foster began to attack Kyle, recalling how Yolanda once carried Kim's sh*t-stained pillow through the airport. (How does that even happen?!) Brandi basically suggested Kyle wants her sister to fail, which started the waterworks — and also the recovery of Kyle and Kim's relationship! Everyone apologized, and it looks like things will actually get better in the sister's strained relationship. It's amazing what tears can do!
The Housewives Husbands Join The Party
Mauricio and Ken were the only men — besides Andy, of course — to make it to the reunion, and they went against each other strongly on many issues. Mauricio stuck to his guns, insisting that Brandi should have just apologized to the Maloofs, but Brandi and Ken thought it was wrong for Mauricio to speak to a woman like that. Mauricio apologized for his actions.
But why was Mauricio so passionate? Lisa believes it's solely because he's working with the Maloofs, which he denied, claiming he's able to separate business from friendship. Mauricio thinks Lisa hates him because of her issues with Kyle, which seem to be obvious, and will definitely continue into next season.
The RHOBH reunion ended with the ladies reflecting on the past season, with the apparent hope that they can all become closer friends — which, as we all know, will never happen!
So HollywoodLifers, What did you think of the second half of the reunion? Which housewife do you side with most?
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More 'Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' News:
- Big 'RHOBH' Cast Changes — Everyone Fired, Except Brandi Glanville & Lisa Vanderpump?
- Camille Grammer Quit 'Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' To Protect New Love
- 'Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' Reunion — Camille Grammer's Lies
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Posted at 2:40 PM on April 7, 2013
Kyle is the biggest trouble maker on the show. She attends Lisa's marriage renewal with her husband and brings her friend the trouble maker Faye. Faye is not Lisa's friend. What made Kyle think it was okay to bring a guest when she was attending with her husband. Faye does the dirty work for Kyle. Kyle is such a fake . When brandi said she warned Kim to fail. She wipes away a few non existing tears. Goes to sit next to Kim and is more concerned about fixing her hair over and over. She doesn't hug Kim or anything. Her and Mauricio are users. Kim I wish you luck and hope you know to separate yourself from those people not in your corner. Lisa, Brandi and Yolanda are great as is Ken.
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Mauricio states that he can separate business and personal relationships, did he forget how he reacted last season when Camille said they would not be working with him? Kyle put in 100% to fix the relationship right? Anyone see that? That leads us to believe Lisa! Kyle had to nuture her friendship with Maloof (hoof)! Ken was right, the hoof made their show!
Posted at 8:30 PM on April 2, 2013
Kyle's defense to Lisa all season for not backing Lisa up was that Lisa could stand up for herself but she would back her up if she ever felt Lisa needed defending. Why didn't Lisa ask Kyle what she said when Kyle claimed Yolanda spoke badly about Lisa? Doesn't seem like Kyle backed up her friend then either even though Lisa wasn't there to defend herself. Either way, Kyle lied. She lied about what Yolanda said or she lied to Lisa when she said she would back her up of someone talked about her and Lisa couldn't defend herself.


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The School of Ministry: The Windgate by Braxton A. CosbyTO CHOOSE, IS FATE! But there is one catch: he must agree to join them in their quest to eradicate evil and protect the weak. Ziv learns that he is a "Conduit," which allow him to cross over into the spirit world and transcend time itself. When he is partnered with two other young men who have similar gifts, the unlikely trio is trained in the mastery of weapons and the art of Shouting, during treacherous challenges of the tortuous Quad in preparation for their mission: to secure the Windgate. An untimely love triangle clouds Ziv's judgment, forcing him to choose between the love of his life and the new female interest Evan. Entrenched in a quest of identity, love, and will, he eventually comes face to face with pure evil itself-Akabod, the spiritual prodigal son to the School of Ministry and a master of talents. |
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Evan's Heart: A Windgate Novella (School of Ministry Novellas) (Volume 1) by Braxton A. CosbyThe heart never lies! The only words that bring comfort to a confused mind. Partaking in the experience of the Quad from the safety of the observation room used to be the only thing Evan needed to worry about, other than supervising the Recruits in the field. Secretly, she desires more; driven by her thrill-seeking hidden side. Her wish is finally granted when Maxwell and Mr. C. inform her that she must choose to support Ziv, Francis or Jaythan during one of the Quad phases. Ignorant to what exactly that entails, Evan is confounded by the question, knowing full well that it could very well end up in her death. Now, Evan is beginning to understand that life and the outcomes of your decisions is less of a game than she accounted for. When she finally makes the choice, she finds herself submerged — literally — in a desperate fight for her life, as well as wrestling with this reality: she is torn by her growing feelings for two of the new young prodigies. Follow the perspective of Evan (Miss Evans) as she retells the tank scene from the Quad in The Windgate: Book 1 of The School of Ministry Series and gain insight into other characters from the story such as Maxwell, Francis and the intuitively gifted Ezra. |
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Article: Black Girls Hunger for Heroes, Too
What happens when two great black women fiction writers get together to talk about race in young adult literature? That's exactly what happens in the conversation below, where Zetta Elliott, a black feminist writer of poetry, plays, essays, novels, and stories for children, and award-winning Haitian-American speculative fiction writer Ibi Aanu Zoboi decided to discuss current young adult sci-fi.
Black Girls Hunger for Heroes, Too: A Black Feminist Conversation on Fantasy Fiction for Teens
For the interview post by Zetta Elliott on December 17, 2013 – 3:19pm, click here.
Black feminists have a range of opinions (just ask one about Beyonce), and so it's always invigorating to share ideas on the topics that matter most to me. Bitch Magazine's blog recently published a conversation I had with writer Ibi Zoboi about race and representation in The Hunger Games and YA speculative fiction. Our 45-minute talk amounted to over 5000 words and we had to reduce that to under 2000 words for the blog. We've decided to post the rest of our discussion here, and the full podcast will be available on the Bitch Magazine website in 2014.
Black Girls Hunger for Heroes, 2
Zetta Elliott
December 18, 2013
For the interview post by Zetta Elliott, click here.
Sister Mine by Nalo Hopkinson
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As the only one in the family without magic, Makeda has decided to move out on her own and make a life for herself among the claypicken humans. But when her father goes missing, Makeda will have to find her own power–and reconcile with her twin sister, Abby-if she's to have a hope of saving him . . .
We'd had to be cut free of our mother's womb. She'd never have been able to push the two-headed sport that was me and Abby out the usual way. Abby and I were fused, you see. Conjoined twins. Abby's head, torso and left arm protruded from my chest. But here's the real kicker; Abby had the magic, I didn't. Far as the Family was concerned, Abby was one of them, though cursed, as I was, with the tragic flaw of mortality. SISTER MINE Now adults, Makeda and Abby still share their childhood home. The surgery to separate the two girls gave Abby a permanent limp, but left Makeda with what feels like an even worse deformity: no mojo. The daughters of a celestial demigod and a human woman, Makeda and Abby were raised by their magical father, the god of growing things–an unusual childhood that made them extremely close. Ever since Abby's magical talent began to develop, though, in the form of an unearthly singing voice, the sisters have become increasingly distant. Today, Makeda has decided it's high time to move out and make her own life among the other nonmagical, claypicken humans–after all, she's one of them. In Cheerful Rest, a run-down warehouse, Makeda finds exactly what she's been looking for: a place to get some space from Abby and begin building her own independent life. There's even a resident band, led by the charismatic (and attractive) building superintendent. But when her father goes missing, Makeda will have to find her own talent–and reconcile with Abby–if she's to have a hope of saving him . . . Sister Mine |
The Kid With The Cubed Fro
The all age comic book series starring a super genius kid with a blockish hairdo returns in The Kid With The Cubed Fro #2
"The first issue was just an introduction to the Kid With The Cubed Fro and some of the other characters. But it's the second issue where the story kicks loose and goes high octane crazy fun." Says series creator Martin Jackson.
The Kid With the Cubed Fro's first day of school continues as the alien O'Zha Mutana Razbin returns to seek revenge on the Kid but facing an evil alien warlord isn't bad enough President Barack Obama needs the kids help because Osama Bin Laden has returned (or at least his brain has) aided with a shape shifting war machine.
For more information on The Kid With the Cubed Fro and other comics from Graffiti On The Sun check out their website http://graffiti-on-the-sun.blogspot.com.
The Kid With the Cubed Fro's first day of school continues as the alien O'Zha Mutana Razbin returns to seek revenge on the Kid but facing an evil alien warlord isn't bad enough President Barack Obama needs the kids help because Osama Bin Laden has returned (or at least his brain has) aided with a shape shifting war machine.
The Kid With The Cubed Fro issue 2 |
Who knew a soft spoken, smart (very very smart) kid would find himself in the middle of so many wild crazy insane adventures.
The Kid With the Cubed Fro follows the adventures of a super genius kid who not only has to deal with the normal hardships of going to school but also due to his high intellect often comes in situations where he most save the world from a number of threats with only his smarts and somethings the help of a few friends to solve. In the first issue The Kid With The Cubed Fro is the new kid at school. Not only does he have to deal with bullies but he stumbles onto a dark secret about the school lunch food…and if you thought that "food" was nasty the secret makes them even nastier. The Kid With The Cubed Fro issue 1 |
Event: The State Of Black Sci Fi 2012
Time: February 16, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Clough Commons Auditorium, Georgia Tech
Organized By: Geogia Tech Science Fiction Department
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Come join us as we discuss the state of Black Science Fiction, share our stories and perform a group reading created especially for this event. Participating in this first of its kind event are Ed Hall, L.M. Davis, Milton Davis, Alan Jones, Alicia McCalla, Wendy Raven McNair and Balogun Ojetade.
Top-Selling African American Science Fiction in 2011
The bestselling science fiction featuring African American characters or by African Americans published so far in 2011.
- Surrender the Dark by L. A. Banks
National bestselling author L.A. Banks's electrifying new paranormal series is set in a sizzling world where Dark and Light are trapped in an eternal struggle for the fate of mankind.
Celeste Jackson has fought all her life against a fog of hallucination and substance abuse, but it's not until she meets her protector, Azrael, an angel who has left the safety of the Light, that she learns of the evil forces that have been trying to ruin her, and why. A fierce battle for control of the mortal realm is brewing, and only Celeste—with the help of the Remnant, her half-human, half-angel brethren—can stand in the way. Together, Celeste and Azrael must gather an army of sensitives to defeat the dark powers that have ruled humanity for centuries, but time is running out. If Azrael surrenders to his growing desire for Celeste, he risks being trapped among humanity forever. But the longer he stays, the harder she is to resist. To save the world, Celeste must draw on her own dark experiences with addiction to help Azrael overcome the one temptation that could possibly make him an eternal prisoner—his obsession with her. - My Soul to Keep by Tananarive Due
When Jessica marries David, he is everything she wants in a family man: brilliant, attentive, ever youthful. Yet she still feels something about him is just out of reach. Soon, as people close to Jessica begin to meet violent, mysterious deaths, David makes an unimaginable confession: More than 400 years ago, he and other members of an Ethiopian sect traded their humanity so they would never die, a secret he must protect at any cost. Now, his immortal brethren have decided David must return and leave his family in Miami. Instead, David vows to invoke a forbidden ritual to keep Jessica and his daughter with him forever.
Harrowing, engrossing and skillfully rendered, My Soul to Keep traps Jessica between the desperation of immortals who want to rob her of her life and a husband who wants to rob her of her soul. With deft plotting and an unforgettable climax, this tour de force reminiscent of early Anne Rice will win Due a new legion of fans. - Einstein Intersection by Samuel R. Delany
The Einstein Intersection won the Nebula Award for best science fiction novel of 1967. The surface story tells of the problems a member of an alien race, Lo Lobey, has assimilating the mythology of earth, where his kind have settled among the leftover artifacts of humanity. The deeper tale concerns, however, the way those who are "different" must deal with the dominant cultural ideology. The tale follows Lobey's mythic quest for his lost love, Friza. In luminous and hallucinated language, it explores what new myths might emerge from the detritus of the human world as those who are "different" try to seize history and the day. - Dream Girl by The Black
Ana is a Companion, one of the artificial people created at Head Box Industries. She is a gift to Roland, a college friend of Head Box Industries' founder. Ana is beautiful. She's designed based on Roland's fantasy of his perfect woman – his dream girl. From her soft, warm skin to her simulated breathing to the way she sighs under his caress, Ana is the perfect replication of a real woman. No one but Roland, her creator, and his closest friends know that she's not human.
Ana is programmed to obey Roland's every command, to fulfill his every desire. She's programmed to simulate love, if that's what Roland commands.
Ana wasn't programmed to love on her own, and certainly not to desire love. But Ana loves Roland. She wants Roland to love her.
Roland thinks there's something wrong with Ana's programming. Why else would she think that he would love her – a walking, talking computer? He decides that Ana needs her programming updated so that she can be fixed.
Ana doesn't want to be fixed. She wants to be loved. And when Roland tries to force her to be updated, he discovers that his dream girl could become his nightmare.
- The Rainbow Z by Zaria Garrison
Val Mitchellson and his wife Zoe are on the run. As an up and coming African American couple, who are expecting their first child they seem to have it all. However, all is not as it seems. A sparkling Z sits on the back of every Zulnilshian, giving them the energy they need to live, but when Zoe met Val at a church picnic she had no idea that he was an alien who carried, the Rainbow Z.
Val was sent to earth to rescue his ruler's daughters, who were exiled to Earth during the Xindamian war that occurred on their home planet. Xindamians had been banished to earth and they were fighting to return home, after learning that they are the cause of a major epidemic in humans.
When Val learns that the American government wants to capture and do testing on his unborn child, he takes Zoe and escapes into the mountains, leaving the Princesses behind. This prompts the ruler of his planet to travel to earth in search of Val, to kill him.
Val has to find a way to protect his family while helping to prevent an intergalactic war between the two planets. - The Coyote Kings, Book One: Space-Age Bachelor Pad by Minister Faust
Sherem is brilliant. She's travelled the world. She speaks a dozen ancient and modern languages, including Fan-Girl. And she can use—or improvise—a hundred weapons from around the globe or of her own design. Quite the list of accomplishments for a 25 year old. Or is that 2500?
When best friend/roomies Hamza and Yehat, two Gen-X brainiacs too smart for their own good, meet Sherem during the heat of summer, they take one look at her and expect sparks to fly.
They just don't expect them to come from the edges of blades.
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For those who love the work of Philip K. Dick, Walter Mosley, Nnedi Okorafor or William S. Burroughs, Journey to Mecha–Minister Faust's second collection of short stories–presents eights startling, bizarre, frightening and comical tales exploring inner and outer worlds of experience. In these stories, we behold the terrifying results of planetary colonisation from the coloniser's perspective ("The Ghosts of Carnivores"), anti-colonial liberation struggle at the cosmic level ("The Sun Dogs"), philosophical explorations of the nature of organic and artificial intelligence ("Droplets of Thought"), and the hypocrisy that afflicts human communities ("Shecky the Green Pig"), among many other tales.
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Behold anti-colonial liberation struggle at the cosmic level ("The Sun Dogs"), philosophical explorations of the nature of organic and artificial intelligence ("Droplets of Thought"), the hypocrisy that afflicts human communities ("Shecky the Green Pig"), a revisionist take on D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation ("The Worth of a Nation"), and a Grendel-style psychohistory of ancient Egypt's founding myth ("The Belly of the Crocodile," a companion story to Minister Faust's novel The Alchemists of Kush), among many others.
E-Force is an astonishing journey by a visionary author.
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Young Nathan Walker performs feats with his mind that normal humans can't fathom, feats that drain his mind and body. His ability is vital in keeping his father, an early twentieth century civil rights activist, from harm. Tragedy strikes when Nathan's fear of his own power causes him to turn away from it. In the wake of that tragedy, Nathan focuses his vast and frightening capabilities on revenge. He will not stop until vengeance is his, even if he must sacrifice himself to obtain it. - Fledgling: A Novel by Octavia E. Butler
Fledgling, Octavia Butler's first new novel in seven years, is the story of an apparently young, amnesiac girl whose alarmingly un-human needs and abilities lead her to a startling conclusion: she is in fact a genetically modified, 53-year-old vampire. Forced to discover what she can about her stolen former life, she must at the same time learn who wanted—and still wants—to destroy her and those she cares for, and how she can save herself. Fledgling is a captivating novel that tests the limits of "otherness" and questions what it means to be truly human. - Mystify (Kimani Tru) by Artist Arthur
Sasha Carrington has grown up feeling like an outsider, and her parents are too concerned with scaling the Lincoln, Connecticut, social ladder to even notice her. They'd be really horrified to know about the supernatural abilities Sasha and her friends Krystal and Jake possess. But as part of the Mystyx, Sasha has found her place.
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Awake by Wendy Raven McNair
AWAKE is book 2 of a YA fantasy trilogy told from the perspective of an African American teen girl, Adisa Summers. Adisa and Micah's saga continues as the teen couple race against time to save Micah. However conflict interferes with their efforts as well as other forces in the super world. When Adisa tries to secretly meet the parents who abandoned her, an explosive confrontation with Micah drives the couple apart and threatens to destroy them both. Adisa must conquer her fears and take a stand now that she's finally Awake.
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Loscon is the primary Los Angeles Regional Science Fiction literary convention produced by the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society.
Held each year over Thanksgiving weekend it is our main fund raising event.
The Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society is the oldest continuously meeting science fiction literary society in the world.
Our meeting are held every Thursday night at our clubhouse on Burbank Blvd in North Hollywood:
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Date: November 26-28, 2010
The Darkling by Keoni Anderson
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The Darkling by Keoni Anderson follows Henry, a San Bernadino, California, high school student who desperately wants to escape the slums and get admitted to a good college. But when he stumbles upon a mysterious key and note in a local park, all bets are off for a normal college life, when the found items lead Henry to Sofa Re and the dark secret hidden in the shelves of Re's innocuous bookstore.
A hidden world of alien conspiracies, creatures, hunted fugitives, and relentless persecutors unfold before Henry, who is pulled into an alien civil war whose seeds were planted on Earth millennium earlier, now coming to life in the form of a conflagration in which Henry is destined to play a key role, changing him, his world, and a galaxy forever. Written in nail-biting prose and filled with compelling characters, author Anderson has created a space epic worthy of the best in the science fiction genre. This is a must read for any sci-fi fan, or anyone who loves a great story well told.


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Every Thursday, Dan delivers special coffee drinks to the patients and staff at the Michigan Cancer Institute. He pays for these drinks out of his own pocket. It started out small, just buying for people sitting next to his father when Dan was visiting. It grew and one of his father's dying wishes was for Dan to continue the coffee runs. Now, depending upon how busy the hospital is, he's hauling back anywhere from 20 to 40 drinks. Costing him upwards of $75 per trip.
"… depends on how many foo-foo drinks there are."
The entire staff consider him to be an official volunteer caregiver. "People come in here for hope… I'll do it with my last breathe and my last dollar."
There is a way YOU can help Dan. Because of the cost and the fact that Dan does this weekly, you can learn more about putting money on Dan's card at the coffee shop where he purchases his drinks for the Cancer Institute. Check out Dan's Coffee Run Facebook Page.
We hope Dan never runs out of money and never loses his passion for delivering hot java to those who need a pick me up. Thank you, Dan. You are truly 'The Man!'
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- 1 pound(s) pork chops-bone in
- 4 medium red onions, peeled and cut into small dice
- 1/2 cup(s) olive oil
- 4 cup(s) basic tomato sauce, good quality jarred marina is fine
- 1 cup(s) good red wine, drinkable table wine
- 2 pound(s) rigatoni or similar pasta
- undefined fresh grated parmesan cheese
- Heat oil in lg. skillet over med/high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Place chops on top of onions and move meat around until browned (bits should be stuck to bottom of pan). Add wine and scrape up bits from to to deglaze and cook off alcohol.
- Add tomato sauce and continue to simmer for approx. 10-15 min. Remove chops from sauce and chop meat into small pieces (remove bones)and then return to sauce. Heat over low heat for another 10 minutues.
- In the meantime, cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. In a large serving bowl, place 2 tbsp. butter. Pour cooked pasta over butter and toss with the meat sauce, small amounts at a time until well covered. Top with additional sauce and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
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Anne-F Rutkowski Tilburg University, The Netherlands |
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Applications of Information Technologies (ITs) are increasing in the healthcare domain. ITs have been proven to be a support for the dissemination of knowledge and training amongst specialists in the use of computer-aided surgery [2]. The development of new technologies advances care opportunities for patients, e.g., improving patient well-being by reducing pain through clinical investigation [6]. Recent developments in ITs towards a digital hospital [8] address medical practitioners and patients within the walls of the hospital. Little attention has been given to crossing these walls, for example, supporting relatives of hospitalized patients. This column presents an example of traditional boundaries of the hospital disappearing by the use of standard ITs. It explores the potential benefit brought by external system integration in the connecting area of Health Informatics/Telematics.
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Recombinant DNA (rDNA) molecules are DNA molecules formed by laboratory methods of genetic recombination (such as molecular cloning) to bring together genetic material from multiple sources, creating sequences that would not otherwise be found in biological organisms. Recombinant DNA is possible because DNA molecules from all organisms share the same chemical structure. They differ only in the nucleotide sequence within that identical overall structure.
Recombinant DNA molecules are sometimes called chimeric DNA, because they are usually made of material from two different species, like the mythical chimera. R-DNA technology uses palindromic sequences and leads to the production of sticky and blunt ends.
The DNA sequences used in the construction of recombinant DNA molecules can originate from any species. For example, plant DNA may be joined to bacterial DNA, or human DNA may be joined with fungal DNA. In addition, DNA sequences that do not occur anywhere in nature may be created by the chemical synthesis of DNA, and incorporated into recombinant molecules. Using recombinant DNA technology and synthetic DNA, literally any DNA sequence may be created and introduced into any of a very wide range of living organisms.
Proteins that can result from the expression of recombinant DNA within living cells are termed recombinant proteins. When recombinant DNA encoding a protein is introduced into a host organism, the recombinant protein is not necessarily produced.[citation needed] Expression of foreign proteins requires the use of specialized expression vectors and often necessitates significant restructure by foreign coding sequence.[citation needed]
Recombinant DNA differs from genetic recombination in that the former results from artificial methods in the test tube, while the latter is a normal biological process that results in the remixing of existing DNA sequences in essentially all organisms.
Molecular cloning is the laboratory process used to create recombinant DNA.[1][2][3][4] It is one of two widely used methods (along with polymerase chain reaction, abbr. PCR) used to direct the replication of any specific DNA sequence chosen by the experimentalist. The fundamental difference between the two methods is that molecular cloning involves replication of the DNA within a living cell, while PCR replicates DNA in the test tube, free of living cells.
Formation of recombinant DNA requires a cloning vector, a DNA molecule that replicates within a living cell. Vectors are generally derived from plasmids or viruses, and represent relatively small segments of DNA that contain necessary genetic signals for replication, as well as additional elements for convenience in inserting foreign DNA, identifying cells that contain recombinant DNA, and, where appropriate, expressing the foreign DNA. The choice of vector for molecular cloning depends on the choice of host organism, the size of the DNA to be cloned, and whether and how the foreign DNA is to be expressed.[5] The DNA segments can be combined by using a variety of methods, such as restriction enzyme/ligase cloning or Gibson assembly.
In standard cloning protocols, the cloning of any DNA fragment essentially involves seven steps: (1) Choice of host organism and cloning vector, (2) Preparation of vector DNA, (3) Preparation of DNA to be cloned, (4) Creation of recombinant DNA, (5) Introduction of recombinant DNA into the host organism, (6) Selection of organisms containing recombinant DNA, and (7) Screening for clones with desired DNA inserts and biological properties.[4] These steps are described in some detail in a related article (molecular cloning).
Following transplantation into the host organism, the foreign DNA contained within the recombinant DNA construct may or may not be expressed. That is, the DNA may simply be replicated without expression, or it may be transcribed and translated so that a recombinant protein is produced. Generally speaking, expression of a foreign gene requires restructuring the gene to include sequences that are required for producing an mRNA molecule that can be used by the host's translational apparatus (e.g. promoter, translational initiation signal, and transcriptional terminator).[6] Specific changes to the host organism may be made to improve expression of the ectopic gene. In addition, changes may be needed to the coding sequences as well, to optimize translation, make the protein soluble, direct the recombinant protein to the proper cellular or extracellular location, and stabilize the protein from degradation.[7]
In most cases, organisms containing recombinant DNA have apparently normal phenotypes. That is, their appearance, behavior and metabolism are usually unchanged, and the only way to demonstrate the presence of recombinant sequences is to examine the DNA itself, typically using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.[8] Significant exceptions exist, and are discussed below.
If the rDNA sequences encode a gene that is expressed, then the presence of RNA and/or protein products of the recombinant gene can be detected, typically using RT-PCR or western hybridization methods.[8] Gross phenotypic changes are not the norm, unless the recombinant gene has been chosen and modified so as to generate biological activity in the host organism.[9] Additional phenotypes that are encountered include toxicity to the host organism induced by the recombinant gene product, especially if it is over-expressed or expressed within inappropriate cells or tissues.
In some cases, recombinant DNA can have deleterious effects even if it is not expressed. One mechanism by which this happens is insertional inactivation, in which the rDNA becomes inserted into a host cell's gene. In some cases, researchers use this phenomenon to "knock out" genes to determine their biological function and importance.[10] Another mechanism by which rDNA insertion into chromosomal DNA can affect gene expression is by inappropriate activation of previously unexpressed host cell genes. This can happen, for example, when a recombinant DNA fragment containing an active promoter becomes located next to a previously silent host cell gene, or when a host cell gene that functions to restrain gene expression undergoes insertional inactivation by recombinant DNA.
Recombinant DNA is widely used in biotechnology, medicine and research. Today, recombinant proteins and other products that result from the use of rDNA technology are found in essentially every western pharmacy, doctor's or veterinarian's office, medical testing laboratory, and biological research laboratory. In addition, organisms that have been manipulated using recombinant DNA technology, as well as products derived from those organisms, have found their way into many farms, supermarkets, home medicine cabinets, and even pet shops, such as those that sell GloFish and other genetically modified animals.
The most common application of recombinant DNA is in basic research, in which the technology is important to most current work in the biological and biomedical sciences.[8] Recombinant DNA is used to identify, map and sequence genes, and to determine their function. rDNA probes are employed in analyzing gene expression within individual cells, and throughout the tissues of whole organisms. Recombinant proteins are widely used as reagents in laboratory experiments and to generate antibody probes for examining protein synthesis within cells and organisms.[2]
Many additional practical applications of recombinant DNA are found in industry, food production, human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, and bioengineering.[2] Some specific examples are identified below.
The idea of recombinant DNA was first proposed by Peter Lobban, a graduate student of Prof. Dale Kaiser in the Biochemistry Department at Stanford University Medical School.[20] The first publications describing the successful production and intracellular replication of recombinant DNA appeared in 1972 and 1973.[21][22][23] Stanford University applied for a US patent on recombinant DNA in 1974, listing the inventors as Stanley N. Cohen and Herbert W. Boyer; this patent was awarded in 1980.[24] The first licensed drug generated using recombinant DNA technology was human insulin, developed by Genentech and Licensed by Eli Lilly and Company.[25]
Scientists associated with the initial development of recombinant DNA methods recognized that the potential existed for organisms containing recombinant DNA to have undesirable or dangerous properties. At the 1975 Asilomar Conference on Recombinant DNA, these concerns were discussed and a voluntary moratorium on recombinant DNA research was initiated for experiments that were considered particularly risky. This moratorium was widely observed until the National Institutes of Health (USA) developed and issued formal guidelines for rDNA work. Today, recombinant DNA molecules and recombinant proteins are usually not regarded as dangerous. However, concerns remain about some organisms that express recombinant DNA, particularly when they leave the laboratory and are introduced into the environment or food chain. These concerns are discussed in the articles on genetically modified organisms and genetically modified food controversies.
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Reno v. American Civil Liberties Union | ||||||
Supreme Court of the United States |
Argued March 19, 1997 Decided June 26, 1997 |
Full case name | Janet Reno, Attorney General of the United States, et al. v. American Civil Liberties Union, et al. | |||||
Docket nos. | 96-511 | |||||
Citations | 521 U.S. 844 (more) 117 S.Ct. 2329, 2334; 138 L.Ed.2d 874 |
Prior history | Prelim. injunction granted (3-judge court, E.D. Penn. 1996); expedited review by S.Ct. per CDA §561 | |||||
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§223(a)(1)(B), §223(a)(2), §223(d) of the CDA are unconstitutional and unenforceable, except for cases of obscenity or child pornography, because they abridge the freedom of speech protected by the First Amendment and are substantially overbroad. The Internet is entitled to the full protection given to media like the print press; the special factors justifying government regulation of broadcast media do not apply. | ||||||
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Majority | Stevens, joined by Scalia, Kennedy, Souter, Thomas, Ginsburg, Breyer | |||||
Concur/dissent | O'Connor, joined by Rehnquist | |||||
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Reno v. American Civil Liberties Union, 521 U.S. 844 (1997), is a United States Supreme Court case in which all nine Justices of the Court voted to strike down anti-indecency provisions of the Communications Decency Act (the CDA), finding they violated the freedom of speech provisions of the First Amendment. Two Justices concurred in part and dissented in part to the decision. This was the first major Supreme Court ruling regarding the regulation of materials distributed via the Internet.
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The Communications Decency Act was an attempt to protect minors from explicit material on the Internet by criminalizing the knowing transmission of "obscene or indecent" messages to any recipient under 18; and also the knowing sending to a person under 18 of anything "that, in context, depicts or describes, in terms patently offensive as measured by contemporary community standards, sexual or excretory activities or organs."
The government's main defense of the CDA was that similar decency laws had been upheld in three prior Supreme Court decisions: Ginsberg v. New York (1968); F.C.C. v. Pacifica Foundation (1978); and Renton v. Playtime Theatres, Inc. (1986); and that the CDA should be similarly upheld.
In F.C.C. v. Pacifica Foundation, the Supreme Court had upheld the possibility of the FCC delivering administrative sanctions to a radio station for broadcasting George Carlin's monologue titled "Filthy Words". In Reno v. ACLU, though, the Supreme Court held that this was not case law justifying the CDA, as the FCC's sanctions were not criminal punishments; and TV and radio broadcasts, "as a matter of history, had 'received the most limited First Amendment protection' … in large part because warnings could not adequately protect the listener from unexpected program content", as opposed to Internet users, who must take "a series of affirmative steps" to access explicit material.
Finally, in Renton v. Playtime Theaters, Inc., the Supreme Court had upheld a zoning ordinance that kept adult movie theaters out of residential neighborhoods. The government argued that the CDA was an attempt to institute "a sort of 'cyberzoning' on the Internet". In Reno v. ACLU, however, the Court ruled that the "time, place, and manner regulation" that Renton had enacted was not similar to the CDA, which was "a content-based blanket restriction on speech".
In a nuanced decision, Justice John Paul Stevens wrote of the differences between Internet communication and previous types of communication that the Court had ruled on. In conclusion, he wrote:
The rest of the CDA, including the "safe harbor" provision protecting ISPs from being liable for the words of others, was not affected by this decision and remains law.
Through the use of chat rooms, any person with a phone line can become a town crier with a voice that resonates farther than it could from any soapbox. Through the use of Web pages, mail exploders, and newsgroups, the same individual can become a pamphleteer.—Opinion of the court, 58¶ 5-6, [1]
Justice O'Connor, joined by Chief Justice Rehnquist, agreed with the decision "as of 1997", but expressed interest in the idea of creating an "adult zone" on the Internet that was made inaccessible to minors through "gateway technology" that had been investigated by a lower district court. If such technology could be introduced, they wrote, zoning portions of the Internet to prohibit adult content could be as constitutional as such zoning is in the physical world. (See .xxx top-level domain. An alternate proposal promoted by free speech advocates claims that a ".kids" domain would be more feasible and constitutional.)
The two dissented in part, writing they would have invalidated a narrower portion of the two CDA provisions under review.
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An MRI confirmed that #Rams QB Sam Bradford suffered a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). He will miss the remainder of the 2013 season.
— St. Louis Rams (@STLouisRams) October 21, 2013
Good morning, 12th Man.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today, Monday, October 21, about your Seattle Seahawks:
Looking ahead to the Seahawks Week 8 game on Monday Night Football, the St. Louis Rams official Twitter account confirmed this morning that quarterback Sam Bradford suffered a torn ACL in yesterday's loss to the Carolina Panthers and will miss the remainder of the season. As of this writing, eighth-year veteran Kellen Clemens is the only other quarterback on the Rams' roster.
Danny O'Neil of 710Sports.com writes what we learned and what we're still trying to figure out following the Seahawks Week 7 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reviews his five things to watch following the Seahawks 34-22 win over the Cardinals.
Dave Boling of the Tacoma News Tribune highlights the play of the Seahawks special teams.
Terry Blount of ESPN.com says cornerback
Tim Booth of the Associated Press writes the Seahawks are the class of the NFC and says the team is set to improve down the stretch.
Jim Moore, writing for the Kitsap Sun, says things are setting up nicely for the Seahawks in the second half of the season.
Eric Edholm of Yahoo! Sports believes the only thing that may hold the Seahawks back is their ailing offensive line.
Peter King of TheMMQB.com has a look around the League in his weekly Monday Morning Quarterback column.
And here at Seahawks.com, we remind you that 2014 Pro Bowl balloting is now open. Cast your vote for the Seahawks at nfl.com/probowl/ballot.
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