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zh-CN:Altera Design Software This tutorial shows how to get, install and configure the following softwares from Altera:
- Quartus II Web Edition v13.0
- USB-Blaster Download Cable Driver
- ModelSim - Altera Starter Edition
- 1 Quartus II Web Edition v13.0
- 2 ModelSim
Quartus II Web Edition v13.0
The following procedure shows how to get, install and configure Altera Quartus II Web Edition v13.0 for Arch Linux. Quartus II is Altera's big software collection to design and interact with about all their FPGAs/CPLDs/etc. products.
The procedure focuses on Arch Linux 64-bit systems, although 32-bit installations should work fine too.
Quartus II Web Edition v13.0 is officially supported for RHEL 5 and RHEL 6, but since it's one of those huge collections of proprietary software that doesn't interact so much with the distribution, it's fairly easy to install on Arch Linux.
Get Quartus II
In Altera's Downloads section, select Linux as the operating system
and get the Combined Files tar archive (something like
Install dependencies
Although the main Quartus II software is 64-bit, lots of Altera tools shipped with Quartus II are still 32-bit
softwares. Those include the Nios II EDS and Qsys, for example. This is why we need to install lots of
lib32- libraries and other programs from the Arch Linux Multilib repo. Obviously, if you have a 32-bit
Arch Linux system, you don't need the Multilib versions.
In order to install Multilib packages using Pacman, you need to enable the Multilib repository (if not already done). Open
/etc/pacman.conf and uncomment the following lines:
[multilib] Include = /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist
Then, synchronize the repository.
# pacman -Sy
You should see
multilib being updated.
All the packages required below are taken from Altera Software Installation and Licensing (sect. 1-4).
Let's first install the native versions of the required packages:
# sudo pacman -S expat fontconfig freetype2 glibc gtk2 libcanberra libpng \ libpng12 libice libsm util-linux ncurses tcl tcllib zlib libx11 libxau \ libxdmcp libxext libxft libxrender libxt libxtst
And the Multilib versions:
# sudo pacman -S lib32-expat lib32-fontconfig lib32-freetype2 lib32-glibc lib32-gtk2 lib32-libcanberra lib32-libpng \ lib32-libpng12 lib32-libice lib32-libsm lib32-util-linux lib32-ncurses lib32-zlib lib32-libx11 lib32-libxau \ lib32-libxdmcp lib32-libxext lib32-libxft lib32-libxrender lib32-libxt lib32-libxtst
You are now ready to install and launch Quartus II.
To install, first extract the downloaded tar archive:
$ tar -xvf Quartus-web-22.214.171.124-linux.tar
and launch
setup.sh. If you're going to install Quartus II anywhere outside your
home directory, run it as root:
# ./setup.sh
You will probably get a GUI install wizard if you installed all the aforementioned packages. You might also get a command-line interactive install wizard, which will do the same.
The default install path is
~/altera/13.0, but some prefer
/opt/altera/13.0, which we assume
for the rest of this document.
Make sure to include the 64-bit option of Quartus II when installing.
Launching Quartus II
Assuming you installed Quartus II in
/opt/altera/13.0, Quartus II binaries are located into
Run Quartus II (64-bit version):
$ /opt/altera/13.0/quartus/bin/quartus --64bit
or the 32-bit version:
$ /opt/altera/13.0/quartus/bin/quartus
All other Altera tools, like Qsys, the Nios II EDS, Chip Planner and SignalTap II may be launched without any problem from the Tools menu of Quartus II.
Integrating Quartus II with the system
Quartus II can be integrated with the system in several ways, but those are optional.
PATH variable
Let's now add the Quartus
bin folder to the
PATH variable so it can be executed without specifying its absolute path.
Create a
quartus.sh file in the
/etc/profile.d directory
export PATH=$PATH:/opt/altera/13.0/quartus/bin
Also, make sure it can be executed:
# chmod +x /etc/profile.d/quartus.sh
Please note that those
profile.d files are loaded at each login. In the mean time, simply source
that file in Bash:
$ source /etc/profile.d/quartus.sh
Other environment variables related to Quartus can be found in the official installation manual.
Even if
quartus is now a command known by Bash, you still need to add the
--64bit argument in order to launch the 64-bit
version. A shell alias, like
quartus64, is a great solution to avoid typing it each time.
A freedesktop.org application menu entry (which a lot of desktop environments and window managers follow) can be added
to the system by creating a
quartus.desktop file in your
[Desktop Entry] Version=1.0 Name=Quartus II Web Edition v13.0 Comment=Quartus II design software for Altera FPGA's Exec=/opt/altera/13.0/quartus/bin/quartus --64bit Icon=/opt/altera/13.0/quartus/adm/quartusii.png Terminal=false Type=Application Categories=Development
USB-Blaster Download Cable Driver
The USB-Blaster Download Cable is a cable that allows you to download configuration data from your computer to your FPGA, CPLD or EEPROM configuration device. However, Altera only provides official support for RHEL, SUSE Entreprise and CentOS, so we are required to do a little bit of work to make it work with Arch Linux. If you want some more detail about this cable, please refer to the USB-Blaster Download Cable User Guide.
Create a new udev rule:
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="09fb", ATTR{idProduct}=="6001", MODE="0666"
Then, reload that file using
# udevadm control --reload-rules
To check that everything is working, plug your FPGA or CPLD board using your USB-Blaster Download Cable and run:
$ /opt/altera/13.0/quartus/bin/jtagconfig
You should have an output similar to this one
1) USB-Blaster [USB 1-1.1] 020B30DD EP2C15/20
If there seems to be an error message about "linux64" and you didn't install the 64-bit version of Quartus II,
create a symlink from
linux to
linux64 in
# ln -s /opt/altera/13.0/quartus/linux /opt/altera/13.0/quartus/linux64
ModelSim is downloadable at: https://www.altera.com/download/software/modelsim-starter/12.0
You need to download these 3 files :
- Modelsim v10.0d for Quartus II v12.0 (12.0_modelsim_ase_linux.tar.gz)
- Service Pack 2 for Modelsim v10.0d (12.0sp2_modelsim_ase_linux.tar.gz)
- Service Pack 1 for Modelsim v10.0d (12.0sp1_modelsim_ase_linux.tar.gz)
Unzip 12.0_modelsim_ase_linux.tar.gz
$ cd <Download-folder> $ sudo ./setup
Executing this script should open a setup GUI. Just follow the instructions. For the purpose of this tutorial, I assume that you are installing Quartus II in the
/opt/altera folder. Don't forget to select the file for the source of install if you don't want to download again quartus.
Repeat this procedure for the sp1 file then the sp2.
Compatibility with Archlinux
With the kernel 3.x
Modelsim has a problem with the version 3 of linux kernel. You need to edit the file to make it compatible :
/opt/altera/modelsim_ase/bin/vsim line 204
*) vco="linux_rh60" ;;
/opt/altera/modelsim_ase/bin/vsim line 204
*) vco="linux" ;;
Install libraries
Install library libxft and ncurses.
$ sudo pacman -S libxft ncurses libxext
For 64 bit edition, install these library from multilib repository
$ sudo pacman -S lib32-libxft lib32-ncurses lib32-libxext (from multilib repo)
Add icon to the system
You can add Modelsim to your system application menu by creating a
modelsim.desktop file in your
~/.local/share/applications directory
[Desktop Entry] Version=1.0 Name=ModelSim Comment=ModelSim simulation software for Altera FPGA's Exec=/opt/altera/modelsim_ase/bin/vsim Icon=/opt/altera/modelsim_ase/modesim.gif Terminal=true Type=Application Categories=Development


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Vitamin D and the genome
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Sunday, 15 August 2010
MS and Twins
Twin studies were first proposed over a century ago to separate the relative contributions of nature (genes) and nurture (the environment) in determining a trait/disease. Higher concordance (where both twin pairs are affected) rates between genetically identical (monozygotic, MZ) twins versus non identical (dizygotic, DZ) twins provides evidence for genetic factors determining a disease. In MS, about 30% of MZ twins are concordant as compared to about 5% of DZ twins. More MZ twins being concordant as compared to DZ, suggests that genes are involved in MS, but the fact that MZ twins are not 100% concordant means that the environment also plays a role in the cause of MS.
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Baranzini and colleagues sequenced the genome and epigenome from one pair of MZ twins discordant for MS (http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v464/n7293/full/nature08990.html). Given that the sequence of the first human genome that was released in 2000 represented 15 years of work and $3 billion. This work represents the future of genetic research as technology has vastly improved meaning that a whole genome can be sequenced in 1 week for $10,000.
So what was found? Comparison of the entire genome and some regions of the epigenome did not find any reproducible difference in DNA sequence between twins, suggesting that as previously thought, the environment plays the most significant role in determining twin concordance for MS.
However, genetic and epigenetic differences between twins are not completely ruled out by this study. Whilst the paper represents a huge effort, there are a number of limitations including the fact that only 3% of the epigenome was investigated. The epidemiology of MS (e.g. more females being affected) implies that epigenetics will be important in the cause of the disease and more work is needed to work out which factors are involved.
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Tuesday, 10 August 2010
The Genetics of CCSVI
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Following the sunshine vitamin
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton recently received a gag gift of protective headgear after she suffered a concussion and blood clot near her brain after a fall. While Clinton can now make light of the injuries, a blood clot can be a serious health risk that can lead to death. Dr. James L. Frazier, III, a neurosurgeon at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, talks about the dangers.
What causes a blood clot to form in the brain?
A blood clot or thrombus can form in the arteries that supply blood to the brain. Such a clot may be caused due to fatty deposits or plaque that build up in the arteries. This results in reduced blood flow, what is known as atherosclerosis. Blood clots can also form due to an injury, such as trauma to the head, or in the venous sinuses due to other underlying conditions.
When is it most dangerous?
A clot can break off and travel to another part of the body — this can be dangerous should the clot travel to the lungs, leading to a pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening scenario, or to the brain, where it can cause a stroke. A blood clot in an artery or venous sinus can significantly reduce blood flow and cause a devastating stroke. A blood clot caused by trauma can expand and lead to a life-threatening scenario.
How do you detect a blood clot? Is there any way of knowing without doing an MRI?
In the case of a blood clot in the leg, you may notice the area to be swollen, red and warm to the touch. You may notice a tenderness or aching pain. To determine if it is a blood clot, there are a variety of tests a physician may order. For example, a blood test done to check D-dimer levels. D-dimer is a substance in the blood that dissolves clots and may be elevated in people who have blood clots. This is not a definitive test, however. You may undergo imaging tests, like MRIs, CT scans or ultrasounds to see if a blood clot actually exists. You may also have a vein scan; this involves injecting a radioactive agent, called a tracer, into your vein. A scan is done after the tracer has had a chance to get into your bloodstream. The blood clot will be seen as a bright spot on the screen.
How is a blood clot treated?
Typically, your body will naturally dissolve the blood clot after the injury has healed. Sometimes, however, clots form on the inside of vessels without an obvious injury or do not dissolve naturally.
Blood clots are treated differently depending on the location of the clot and your health. Some current treatments include:
•Anticoagulants — medicine that prevents clots from forming
•Clot busters — medicine that dissolves blood clots
•Catheter-directed thrombolysis — a procedure in which a long tube, called a catheter, is surgically inserted and directed toward the blood clot where it delivers clot-dissolving medication
•Thrombectomy — surgical removal of a clot
What happens to the brain if a blood clot is not detected in time?
A devastating stroke may occur. In some cases, death may occur.


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Quality Landscape Installation Within Franklin MI
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The first thing people will see at your home or business is your landscaping. If your landscaping is poorly planned, it can be a hindrance to your home or business. If you want to give off the best first impression (or make your neighbors jealous), professionally designed landscaping is probably your best option.
Landscape Gardens will manage every detail in creating custom solutions for your business' landscaping needs. The great news is that you'll only have to deal with one contractor - us. We'll eliminate any concerns you may have by freeing up your time and energy so you can focus on your home or business, and we will always be respectful of your property. Our project management team is experienced and excellent at ensuring to accommodate any scheduling restrictions, and going the extra mile to avoid causing any disruptions for your business. A successful landscaping project is dependent on completing your job on time, and our team of designers, architects, and builders having the expertise and skills to finish your project and meeting your deadline.
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We know, that as a home or business owner, you take a great amount of pride in your landscaping and want it to look as attractive and well-maintained as possible. The best way to attain this is with well-planned landscape design and installation. Every property, both residential and commercial, has unique challenges and circumstances - and a properly planned landscape renovation provides solutions for all of your outdoor problems.
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In the face of adverse economic conditions, developers have shifted their focus away from single-family residential and commercial projects to senior-living communities because they are considered a high-performing asset class. Although the assisted living segment has become somewhat overbedded, strong demand still exists for facilities that specialize in Alzheimer's and dementia care.
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry reports that the median assisted living penetration rate among the top 100 Metropolitan Statistical Areas is 60.9%, while the median memory care penetration rate is 20.4%. Penetration rates represent the relationship between supply and demand. Lower penetration rates indicate better growth opportunities.
The Alzheimer's Association estimates that more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease or a form of dementia. That number is expected to increase 10% in 2010. While demand is increasing, market studies show that most Alzheimer's and dementia care facilities have high occupancy rates.
Now is a good time to invest in this niche. Some developers report a 20% to 50% internal rate of return over a five-year period on Alzheimer's and dementia care development projects. However, before entering into an Alzheimer's and dementia care project, developers should undertake a three-step process:
1. Consider new development or transforming an assisted living community into an Alzheimer's care facility: Acquisition of an existing Alzheimer's and dementia care facility typically does not provide the greatest return on investment, as most facilities in this specialty area are performing well. Instead, consider developing a facility from the ground up in a strong market.
Some investors in Florida also have been successful in purchasing small, underperforming assisted living facilities with 60 units or less that are located in markets where the demand for assisted living is low. In this type of market, turning a small facility into an intimate Alzheimer's and dementia care community is a viable option.
2. Size up the competitive landscape: The location of the facility is not as critical as competitive saturation of the market. It's wise to take a good look at area competitors, their performance and facility occupancy levels. This approach will help determine optimal rental rates, amenities and services a facility needs to be competitive in the market, as well as the project's ultimate profitability.
Understanding the competitive landscape of the market is key when determining rental rates for a new facility. It's important to choose a market that has proven it's capable of sustaining high enough rental rates to offset the cost of construction. And in a market with high demand, a new Alzheimer's and dementia care facility with amenities and services that are superior to those of competitors can merit higher rates.
3. Align with an experienced operator from the start: The ability to secure funding for a project is directly tied to the track record of the management company a developer chooses to operate the facility. Success in Alzheimer's and dementia care also is dependent on the quality of programming and care, which are provided by the operator.
The management company must have a reputation that commands respect within the community. An operator that offers top-notch amenities, and who brings an outstanding reputation for care and programming to help keep residents active for as long as possible, can perform well even in highly competitive markets for Alzheimer's and dementia care.
Developers new to the industry should be aware that senior living facilities are not a typical real estate investment. A property's value is driven by the facility's operation, rather than the value of its real estate. In that respect, it's akin to determining hotel valuations. A few hotel firms have dabbled in the niche, including Renaissance Hotels.
Partnering with a reputable management company that understands the needs of potential residents from the start of the development project will put the investment on the right track for success.
Alex Lopez is director of business development for Senior Management Advisors (SMA), an operator of seniors housing communities in Florida and Georgia specializing in rejuvenating facilities. He can be reached at [email protected]


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From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This recipe turned out to be a delightful surprise. At first glance it didn't appear to have a lot going for it, but I chose it for Frugal Friday testing because it cost next to nothing to make and I was tired of featuring bean dishes. Obviously, my expectations were low. As it turns out, the dish is enormously flavorful and downright easy to make. The chipotle cream sets this dish apart from others of its kind. It lightly penetrates the chicken and gives it a modest heat that is really pleasant on the tongue. I made the recipe, which comes from Allrecipes.com, exactly as specified, up to the point the chicken was removed from the sauce. The chipotle cream still looked thin to me, so I tented the chicken in foil to keep it warm while I reduced the cream until it had a slightly thicker consistency. I then returned the chicken to the pan, rolled the drumsticks in the sauce to coat all surfaces and let it sit, off-heat, for 10 minutes before I served it. I realized after the fact, that I could have thickened the chipotle cream with cornstarch had I been in more of a hurry. This is a really nice recipe and it has made it to my personal recipe rotation. I do hope you'll give it a try. It is hard to beat fast, easy, cheap and delicious. Here's how the chicken is made.
Chicken in Chipotle Sauce...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite inspired by Allrecipes.com
4 chicken leg quarters or 8 drumsticks
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
Salt to taste
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2) Roast chicken legs in preheated oven until skin is crispy, and the meat is cooked through, about 30 to 40 minutes.
3) While chicken is roasting, puree milk, sour cream, chipotle pepper, and chicken bouillon granules in a blender until smooth.
4) Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Pour in chipotle puree, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and season with salt to taste. Add cooked chicken legs, and simmer for about 10 minutes, until chicken has taken on the flavor of sauce. Yield: 4 servings.
One Year Ago Today: Asparagus with Lemon Pine Nuts and Parmesan Cheese
Two Years Ago Today: Chocolate-Ricotta Icebox Cake
Three Years Ago Today: Marinated Portobello Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Roasted Garlic Aioli
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The Knossos Labyrinth
by Serhiy Grabarchuk
They say, if a labyrinth has the only enter - it's a trap! We suppose this was said about the legendary Labyrinth from Knossos. It was built by the famous ancient master Daedalus, and really had just one enter on its periphery; its corridors - long and winding - led everybody just to its center.
Also they say, the Knossos Labyrinth was the very place where Theseus has killed the Minotaur. The legend also tells the story about Ariadne and her wonderful clew of thread that helped Theseus to find his way out of the Labyrinth.
Well, it's a nice legend...
Now imagine that you are an architect and you have to restore the legendary Labyrinth from Knossos having its plan divided into several fragments; they are scattered around the yellow square site above.
What is the challenge? Place all the eight fragments within the yellow square 4x4 without gaps and overlapping in such a way that they form a labyrinth with the only enter on its periphery. A yellow path has to run from the enter through the labyrinth directly to its central point (it's marked with the big red spot - Ariadne's clew - in the center). The little red spots on the yellow square 4x4 help you to see how the square is divided into single cells 1x1. And remember - the Minotaur never sleeps...
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The Isis Beech wood pendulum is a non-metallic version of the brass Isis pendulums.
The Beech wood Isis is 1.5 cm longer and half the weight of the Large 5.0 cm / 1.97″ and the Super Isis 6.0 cm / 2.36″ brass pendulums.
The advantage of the wood pendulums besides being lighter with less inertial resistance is that they are also more neutral energetically than brass pendulums.
Isis Beech: 7.5 cm / 8.0 gm – (2.95″ / 0.28 oz)


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Make It This Weekend: 5 Inexpensive, Easy DIY Hanging Planter Projects
Summer is flying by and due to my lack of free time, I haven't managed to complete a single project on my list. But I refuse to let this deter me, so I've vowed to tackle at least one easy DIY before the summer is out, and hanging planters are my numero uno. Here are five simple, unique and inexpensive ways to suspend your favorite greenery, indoors and out!
Hanging planters are number one on my DIY-to-do-list because once cold weather rolls around, I start the process of slowly bringing in my house plants that were enjoying their summer hiatus outdoors. My plant collection has been growing, and until I add on the sunroom I've been feverishly dreaming up, windowsill space is at a premium. And as we already know at Apartment Therapy, the best way to work around a lack of space is to think vertically! If you decide to try one of these simple DIYs, please let us know how you fared in the comment section below.
1. Reusable Carton Canvas Planters, Oh So Very Pretty.
2. Bait Bag Planters, Design Sponge.
3. Embroidery Hoop Hanging Planter, Northstory.
4. Vintage Doily Colorful Hanging Planter, I Go By Katie via Home DIT.
5. Tiered Hanging Basket Garden, A Beautiful Mess.
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Browse other items in the Abo collection from Wayside Furniture in the Akron, Cleveland, Canton, Medina, Youngstown, Ohio area.
With the personal stamp of creative, inspired design brought to you by Lotta Jansdotter, this piece will embody grace in your space. Made in India in 100% cotton, an etched, hand stamped print in bold beige pops against a vibrantly colored backdrop offers a pillow that will truly be an ideal inclusion from room to room within any home decor.
The Abo 18 x 18 x 4 Pillow Kit by Surya from Wayside Furniture. We proudly serve the Akron, Cleveland, Canton, Medina, Youngstown, Ohio area. Product availability may vary. Contact us for the most current availability on this product.
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A collection of material by, and relating to, Ben Humble MBE (1904-77), consisting mainly of his collection of newspaper and magazine articles on mountaineering and mountaineering accidents. In the course of his lifetime Humble wrote many articles on outdoor pursuits in Scotland; he also played a leading role in improving rescue facilities for climbers in Scotland and in establishing the Scottish Youth Hostels Association. The collection was presented in 1994 by his nephew and biographer, Roy M. Humble, of Edmonton, Canada.
R.M. Humble, The Voice of the Hills: the Story of Ben Humble, MBE, Edinburgh, 1995.
Shelfmark: Humble.
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Katja's Colorful, Patterned Patio
Name: Katja Kromann
Location: Orange County, California
When she moved in four years ago, one of the things Katja instantly loved about her new home was the big patio in the back yard. After finishing a remodel inside (which included a picture window to the yard), it was time to turn her attention to the patio.
Katja, quite the DIYer, spray painted her white, wicker chairs a vibrant turquoise and sewed new covers for the seat cushions. In fact, she hand-covered nearly all the pillows and cushions in the lounge area — masterfully mixing color and pattern to liven it up.
Around the patio, she added forever plants and succulents and defined the three separate areas with outdoor rugs. In order not to overwhelm, she picked patterns with only two colors (one of them a neutral) so they would work separately but also as a group.
Katja says, "We love our outdoor space and use it all the time. We sometimes debate if we even need the house behind it."
See more on her blog shiftctrlart.
Thanks, Katja!
(Images: submitted by Katja Kromann)
• Interested in sharing your outdoor style with Apartment Therapy? Contact the editors through our Outdoor Space or Project Submission Form.


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Ten Minute Play & Webisode Festival
WE SEEK short plays and web productions (under 7 minutes)
Over ten plays and webisodes will be chosen for the Festival
Saturday, April 12, 1 to 4 p.m.
WCSU Midtown campus, Student Center Theater
Roundtables: 10 to noon
Readings & Viewings: 1 to 4
- The opportunity to experience a stage reading or viewing of your work by professionals and peers
- Network with Broadway and media experts
- Entries will be reviewed by a professional jury; 10 plays and 10 webisodes will be featured
- All entrants are invited to participate in morning roundtable sessions with professionals on "How to Succeed as a Writer"
- Open to graduate and undergraduate students
- Deadline for submissions is March 11, 2014
For more information, or to submit your entry, contact:
Louisa Burns-Bisogno, Dept. of Writing, Linguistics & Creative Process
Rules for entry:
- The applicant must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at a Connecticut State University.
- Submit only original work by the deadline –midnight, Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
- A webisode script can be a stand-alone or pilot for a series.
- Submit all scripts and webisodes digitally to firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Webisode productions must be written by entrant although technical assistance in production is permitted.
- A final (edited) DVD and digital copy of a webisode can be submitted up to March 11.
- Scripts should include a title page with contact information: students'name, University, mailing and email addresses and phone number.
- Plays must be 10 to 12 pages in length (10 minutes playing time).
- Webisode scripts must be between 2 pages (2 minutes) and 7 pages (7 minutes).
- Entrants must grant permission to have their plays read and webisodes viewed at the Festival on April 12.
- Students can submit 2 plays and 2 webisodes.
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The KatKabin® DezRez is the ideal snug shelter from rain, wind and cold whilst being fun and attractive – which is why we say it's the Desirable Residence for fabulous felines!
And now with the new SkratchKabin™ the KatKabin® scratchable cat house and bed your indoor cats have a cosy place of their own to snooze and exercise their natural instinct to scratch whilst protecting your furniture.
The purrfect home for home for your fabulous feline.
"With the KatKabin DezRez I no longer worry if my cat stays out in cold or wet."
The brand new indoor SkratchKabin for sleeping and scratching...


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Dig Me Out of the Doghouse Submissions — Listeners Who Want to Be Redeemed This Valentine's Day
All the submissions are in, and we got plenty of 'em. It seems quite a few folks out there need to be out of that doghouse by Valentine's Day, and we hope it works out for all of you! Here are our 'Dig Me Out of the Doghouse' submissions provided by you, our wonderful readers and listeners.
Our winners will be announced tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 12). To take a look at all the prizes that are offered, check them out right here.
For privacy's sake, we aren't going to list any names with the 'Dig Me Out of the Doghouse' submissions here or announce which stories the winners are connected to -- it takes enough guts as it is to submit these. So, here we go.
Story No. 1
I got busted talking to a girl on Facebook. The girl forwarded the messages to my wife. It didn't go over too well for me because we haven't been married long. It was meant to be a friendly message but it turned into something that looked real bad. This wasn't my intention but my wife is furious and I'm still paying for it, even though it was a big mistake. I know now not to talk to girls without her knowledge.
Story No. 2
I want to show my wife I really care a lot. I have been unemployed for a little while. When I have had enough of staying at home, I seem to take it out on her. I just want to get back to work. She works. We have three children. I know she does a lot for us and I want to show her she is special to me. I feel like i am in the doghouse by just not supporting my family like I want to and the attitude I have sometimes, But she never says I am.
Story No. 3
Help! Help! I'm in the doghouse because i am hooked on "QUACK!" I know it's all my fault, but I'm a guy, so I blame it on the ducks. My story starts 17 years ago when I married my high school sweetheart. We now have 3 boys ( 9,10, and 14), which i dont have to explain is a handful right there.
For me hunting season always starts in September with dove season, then October with the bow, then November brings rifle season. For most rednecks this is the best time of the year, but unfortunately it also brings out the unhappy side of the mom stuck at home with the kids. But for 17 years we have been married I have been able to pull it off.
Last year things changed a little. We were hunting on a new piece of property and every time we got by the swamp we jumped ducks. So what would any good ol' boy with a shotgun and a bird dog do? We started duck hunting, and from the first morning I was hooked! Not only was it a blast, I just extended my hunting season until the end of January.
This year season started in September by going to Sweetwater for opening weekend of dove like it always had. Sadly our 7-year-old Labrador was overtaken by heat that evening. It was a big loss to the family.
Fast forward several weeks of kids missing dog and duck season aproaching with me having to fetch birds (which I havent done in 7 years) I decide to start looking for a new hunting dog. We got the new puppy just before opening weekend of deer season. Although guys happily get up early to be in the woods, most wives are not so happy to get up early to let the new puppy out to potty. Sure i would always hear about it, but hey, it's hunting season.
So it strikes me when i heard about your contest. Yep, I'm in the doghouse. Why, you ask? Because my wonderful, beautiful wife, mother of three boys, and three dogs, and has a full-time job hasn't got to sleep late on the weekend since hunting season started. Why, you ask? I'm a guy, so I blame the ducks. So if you really want to dig me out, here is your chance.
Story No. 4
My husband got caught watching porn after we had discussed that several times before and after getting married. He still can't tell me why he looked at it. The first reason before we actually sat down and talked about it, which was to get new ideas for the bedroom.
Story No. 5
OK, well I am not in a doghouse, per say, but I do have an amazing husband. We have been together five years and in that time we have not had one minute alone. We started out our life together with three of my grandkids living with me, and have custody now of one, then went to taking care of my ill mother and grandmother until they both passed, and now we are adopting two more grandchildren. So now that our kids are all grown, we have a 5-, 4-, and 2-year-old. He is amazing for standing strong with me through everything. He is my rock. I work, he is disabled and is still fighting for disability, now for 4 years. He takes me to work, kids to school, picks them up and does all the doctor appointments. He grocery shops, keeps our home clean. He does it all and with a smile on his face and love in his heart. I must say I really have taken full advantage of him for all of that and sometimes I do not show my appreciation the way I should. I need to thank him in so many ways for all the things he does for our family.
Thank you for your consideration in winning a prize for him. He deserves one.
Story No. 6
I have been in the doghouse for six months because I have been without a job. I have tried to explain to my wife that it's a little hard finding the right job with the right pay. But she insists that I am not trying enough and to make it worse we are expecting our second child. So please help me get out of the doghouse.
Story No. 7
With the new taxes being taken out of my check and now that we are required to get insurance, my take-home pay is not what it used to be. I can not afford to take my wife out or buy roses because all my extra money is being used for insurance on me, her and our 16-month-old daughter. With this prize I will be able to take the women in my life out to town and show them how much they are loved. PLEASE DIG ME OUT THE DOGHOUSE!
Story No. 8
My fiancé and I were supposed to go to Muddy Gras out at Gator Run last weekend in Longview. Upon leaving to go to the store to get food and drinks for the weekend, he proceeds to tell me he is broke! I ask why? Because he spent $500+ on ammunition a few days prior for his AR 15 and 308 rifle! He was afraid they would soon be taken off the shelves so he "stocked up." Needless to say, we didn't go to the 4-wheeler ride. And even though I suffered too by having to stay home, he needed to learn a lesson! Therefore, he's still in the doghouse :)
Story No. 9
My husband and I of 27 years this March were and still are going through some tough times over the loss of our 3-year-old grandbaby (not a death, her mom has taken her away from us). So, during this tension we had a large argument in front of company, I left and feeling like I had no where to go, and not wanting to bother anyone anymore with my crying as I know they must be sick to death of hearing it, I just took off and drove to the casino. Not only did I not come home all night, I turned my phone off and no one knew where I was, and to top that off I blew $1,000 dollars that I haven't even told him about yet! In all of our 27 years we have never spent that kind of money without talking to each other first. Here we are trying to decide about paying $10,000 to a lawyer and I go and do some crazy stupid thing like this. I know he will forgive me with time, we have been together since I was 15 and he was 17, we have raised 2 boys and went through alot of very hard times.You know when a child dies, you at least know they are with God, but with what going on here we have lost our grandbaby that is wrapped up in a CPS case with a mother who has already given one child away, we don't have the peace to know she is safe in Gods hands! I guess this emotional stress will not only make you sick and cause distress in the best relationships, it will make you do some pretty DUMB STUFF!
Story No. 10
This is sort of a long story, but stick with me, you're going to love it!
My husband and I took our adorable niece to the stock show and rodeo in Dallas on Saturday. Well, we got going late and missed the rodeo part, but we were still able to have fun. Being in such a rush, we just threw everything in my husband's truck and left out in hopes of making it on time. Somewhere in this mix, I lost my keys to my car.
I did not realize this, however, until I was ready to leave for work Monday morning. I was rushing around the house and digging through drawers and my purse and the laundry looking for the keys and could not find them. My husband had taken his car to work so I grabbed my keys to his truck and looked through it, too, with no luck. So, I decided since I was now running late that I would just take his truck to work.
At lunch, I looked through the truck again. Still no good. I called my husband since I remembered giving them to him before leaving the house Saturday so he could grab his phone charger out of my car and lock the house. He insisted that if he had them they were in the center console of his truck. I cleaned the entire truck out. Still no keys.
So, I decided they must be at home somewhere. I get home and search the ground around where the truck was parked. I searched the entire house again. I emptied out my purse twice thinking if I had them, the would be in there somewhere. Still no keys.
So my husband comes home and tears apart the house and his truck and the yard looking still no good. So I start calling all the places we went on Saturday while husband goes to the gas station and my in-laws' house to see if we lost them there. Still no keys.
So I break down and call the insurance company and see what it would cost to have someone come out and replace the key. No sooner than my husband heard the words "FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS?!" come out of my mouth, he was back in the truck and desperately looking for those keys.
Around 9 p.m. and at each other's throats, my husband and I sat exhausted on the couch. He decided we would search the house one more time, but first he wanted to check my purse sure that I had them.
So, we take things out one by one, and check inside each pocket and bag inside my purse. Finally, I notice the inside zipper pocket which I never use and is usually empty, bulging out a little, so I check it, and VOILA! There are the keys.
I could do nothing but laugh, but my poor husband couldn't say anything. I eventually got him to laugh too, but that's why I'm in the doghouse, and I'd really like to get out!
Story No. 11
My husband and I have four boys -- a 5-year-old, 2-year-old and 8-month-old twins. So we do not have a lot of time alone together. We are both in the doghouse with each other. We need some time away by ourselves with no kids. We got married Oct. 14, 2011, and our first year of marriage was very hard. We started our own business, had a risky pregnancy and had to have laser surgery to correct twin to twin transfusion after we were told neither would live without it and would probably still lose one. They both survived, things got better but we had to have weekly monitoring. One twin was still not getting any nutrients, which put me in the hospital for four weeks with my husband tending to home business. We need some time away to be able to focus on just us and relax and renew ourselves. This would be great for us.
Story No. 12
OK, to start out I want to say that I am not in the doghouse, per say, but I might as well be with as much hell as I have put my husband through in the last three years. My husband and I just celebrated our three-year anniversary of being together and we will celebrate three years in July of being married. He must really love me to have stuck around even through the first six months because of all the baggage I brought into the relationship.
I don't have much money to really show him that I appreciate him each and every day so I figured this might be the best way.
To start off, I was a single mother of two. I have a now 17-year-old who has Aspergers and a 7-year-old who has ADHD, so right there you have to have some patience. Within the first six months of us being together my father was diagnosed with cancer, so that left my husband doing everything he could for my mom and my dad because my father was not able to do them because he was already in stage 3 cancer when he was diagnosed. My mom is not the easiest person to deal with. She is extremely needy and can't seem to do anything for herself. Then my father passed away Jan. 27, 2012 and that left him trying to deal with everything. Now we are currently moving my mom out of the house that her and my dad shared because she just can't afford it. He has been giving my mom money for living expenses and whatever else she needs. He is such a loving man and does everything he can to support his family and to make sure we are all happy but sometimes I feel he does too much and forgets about himself. It has been extremely hard on him but yet he is still here and we love each other very much.
So with everything that he has had to deal with just in the last three years alone I should be in the doghouse because it overwhelms him quit often but never shows it. Please help me show him how much he means to me and how much I appreciate everything that he does.
Story No. 13
I have been in the doghouse for a while now. My fiance and I have been together for two years and she's been through a lot. I've lied to her and only hurt her worse. But I'm trying my best to prove to her that I love her and her daughter, and I want to be in their lives for a lifetime. We've been moving from place to place and finally I bought her a house and I'm showing her that I am the man for her. I just need to get out of the doghouse. She is ignoring me and making me sleep in the other room. We are fixing to have another baby in September and I really want to show her that I can be the one for them. So please this would mean the world to her and me if she can get away for a day from the kids and work. Please pick me!
Story No. 14
I have recently been reassigned in my job and it requires me to leave home before 6 a.m. and not get home until after 6:30 p.m.When I get home we still have to milk, gather eggs and feed livestock. I am also a captain at the local fire department. With all of this, that leaves me with very little time for her.
Story No. 15
I took all the kids fishing ... on our anniversary. About 3 p.m. my oldest asks, "Isn't today something special?" I've been in the doghouse ever since. Hopefully I won't forget THAT day again.
Story No. 16
As a husband I try to lead my family in the right direction. Well my wife just had a baby in November and we have been discussing should my wife go back to work or not. Well we were having trouble deciding and so we prayed a few times about it and thought even more about. Then I told her I felt she should go back to work. This is not what she wanted. She wanted to stay at home. We her first day back was February 4th, 2013. It was the worst case scenario we could have hoped for. She went to work around 8:30 in the morning which according to a normal work day would end around 5:30 commute included. Well out little girl only 2 plus months old goes to bed around 8. This gives my wife 2 and half hours with her daughter. Well this day did not go that way. She was told she needed to stay late that day. She did not get home until 7. When she got home I told her she needed to dr op me off at the auto shop to pick up our other car that was just repaired. She went off on me because that meant even less time with her girl. I was insensitive and basically said so what do it anyway. By the time we got home our little angel decided to go to sleep early. In all my wife got about 10 minutes with her baby girl when she was accustomed to getting at least 16 hours with her.
The bond she has with her girl is typical of most mothers and that is much stronger than men really know. She continued to go off on me and my ability to make decisions and how awful this decision was. She told me she did not want to talk to me again and told me to leave the room because she did not want me in it. Well since then we have only talked a few times and they have been short and direct and not much fun. Please help me show my wife that the doghouse is not for me and that I need some forgiveness. Thanks!
Story No. 17
I got three speeding tickets in one year and he went to court with me and they kicked him out all three times because he had a "support the arts" tattoo and there was a pole dancer on it lol!
Story No. 18
A girl was trying to kiss me and my girlfriend came in at the wrong time.
Story No. 19
Well, I am very prone to forgetting important things like when to pay the bills, birthdays, special events, and other things. Mind you, I have become much better at these things, but sometimes I'm sure I can just be unbearable. I wish I can do more things for my wife, who is the best person I know. I'm not currently in a position where I stay in the doghouse long-term, however I have the keys to that place and make frequent visits.
Story No. 20
It has been a tough year but I decided to go on a fishing trip to the coast with my buddies and it cost more than I had planned, plus I did not take her.
February 9th was our 22nd wedding anniversary and with Valentine's Day around the corner I have no extra money to get her anything for either day since I spent it elsewhere and that is why I am in the dark, cold doghouse.
Story No. 21
I forgot our anniversary.
Story No. 22
Well, I wouldn't call it dog house. I work two full time jobs and coach basketball. My fiance and I don't ever have time to spend together and I miss him. We have issues that I would rather not discuss on here. But doesn't everybody? I would really like to just have a day for us to be together or something to give him for Valentine's.
Story No. 23
At Christmas we decided to not buy each other presents. We had gotten tickets for several Texas Rangers games for each other. Well, Christmas morning when I awoke there were serveral presents with my name on them, but none with her name. I thought we agreed not to exchange gifts, but I was wrong (again).
Story No. 24
I broke an antique glass bowl that belonged to my wife and is irreplaceable.
Story No. 25
I forgot our anniversary.
Story No. 26
I will pay the bills late causing late fees even though the money is in the bank to pay them and I am not currently working due to shoulder surgery, so according to my wife I have plenty of time to do this and no excuse not to!
Story No. 27
Well, my husband told me to cancel my credit cards because I couldn't pay them. That was over a year ago. This Christmas I applied for a credit card at Cabela's to get a discount. I did not tell him anything about the card because of the trouble I would get in. He has never checked the mail. Well the one day he decides to check the mail, there it is -- my Cabela's credit card statement. I am so in the doghouse we have not spoken in five days. I really need to make this up to him.
Story No. 28
I got pulled over on my way to work and received a ticket. My husband was pretty upset. As my work day was coming to an end I was closing the store locking up and heading out to my car eager to get home and see my family. Well, I didn't quite make it home ... I totaled my car! Talk about being in the doghouse!
Story No. 29
I went to the bank in Gilmer to take care of some business and I saw a Cobra by Viper Travis edition bass boat and an ATV 4x4 Kawasaki Brute Force 750. I went in and asked about them. They told me the price and I negotiated with them on the price and then bought them both without telling my wife. She was a tad upset to say the least.
Story No. 30
I am posting for my son! My son is a Lance Corporal in the USMC and has been sent to Japan for a six-month deployment. He and his wife were married in Feb. 2012. During this deployment he will miss their first Valentine's Day as well as their first anniversary. Needless to say, his wife is not a happy camper. He will return home in June and I would love to have something to help him get out of the doghouse with his wife!
Story No. 31
I went out with my mom to a bar in Longview and my husband told me I could go, so I went and rode with my mom but didn't make it home until 4 a.m. My husband hasn't spoken to me in two days.
Story No. 32
The main thing that gets me in the doghouse is my mouth. Every time someone asks my wife a question, I always answer for her. It literally drives her nuts.
Story No. 33
I am in the United States Marines and I am currently deployed in Afghanistan. I recently reenlisted and then volunteered to go to Afgahnistan to keep another Marine with a new baby from going. I have a child of my own and while my wife is very supportive of what I do, she was also very upset with me because I volunteered without asking her what she thought. I was not able to be home for Christmas so she was pretty hurt. Please help me get out of the doghouse as I will not be here for any of the upcoming holidays or our anniversary. Thanks guys!
Story No. 34
I don't get to spend enough quality time with him. And would like to be able to treat him to something special.
Story No. 35
I got into a argument with my husband about him wanting to get a new truck and I told him I wanted a divorce.
Story No. 36
I "accidentally" burned his paycheck.
Story No. 37
My wife and I have been married seven years, going on eight in October, and I love my wife dearly. We didn't get to have a honeymoon and all, so we have a bucket that when we get change we throw it in and we decided in 2013 we would cash it all in and take a very late honeymoon. Well, I cashed in a little bit early. Me and my bud went to the casino and my wife didn't know as she was out of town. But needless to say, when she came home, she noticed the bucket empty and when I got home I was broke. I didn't win anything at the casino. And it's been three weeks of me sleeping on the couch. I guess I deserve that. I've never seen her so mad, but she let me have every inch of it too. So, yep, I'm in the doghouse. It would be great to win -- maybe she will let me come sleep back in bed with her! So please help a redneck brother out and help me get out of the doghouse!
Story No. 38
I moved in last year and we had a few disagreements. He turned out to be the love of my life and I would do anything for him. I had to move out because of the disagreements and he accomplished so much. He is a recovering addict and is doing great! He has made a complete 360! So in a way this would be great for both of us.
Story No. 39
I got caught multiple times talking to other women online. My wife continues to love me and I have promised her after seeing her hurt and crying several times, that it will not happen again. I don't know why I ever did it, but I have been in the doghouse multiple times because of it. It's embarrassing to type out, but I love her enough to put this out there online to show her I'm done.
Story No. 40
I spent too much.
Thank you to all who submitted stories! We'll be contacting our winners Tuesday (Feb. 12).


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Mayor Gives Update
ST. MARYS — The city's top elected officials gave members of a local civic group a recap of his first month in office and his goals for the city of St. Marys on Tuesday night.
St. Marys Mayor Pat McGowan addressed St. Marys Kiwanis during a visit to the group's weekly meeting. McGowan, who took office Jan. 1, said he has seen a flurry of activity in his 31 days on the job.
"I'm the kind of person who likes to get involved," McGowan said. "I like to try to get a feel of the job."
Shortly after taking office, McGowan met with department heads to have them conduct a SWOT analysis, which stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. McGowan said that approach is key in helping to develop a game plan for the city.
"There's nothing too crazy to throw out there," McGowan said.
McGowan also appointed Craig Moeller to serve as interim safety-service director until the position can be filled on a permanent basis. McGowan praised Moeller, who serves as the head of the engineering department, for stepping up to the challenge.
"As our interim safety-service director, he's very good," McGowan said. "I don't think you could ever speak a bad word about that gentleman."
Looking for ways to trim the budget also dominated much of McGowan's first month in office. He said he encouraged department heads to review expenditure requests to see if there were any places to trim.
"The city's healthy but let's keep it that way," McGowan said. "I want to make sure when they spend any money they are sticking to their five-year plans."
McGowan also touched upon meetings he attended with representatives from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the various lake restoration groups. McGowan said he hopes to repair the city's relationships with those groups as the battle wages on to heal Grand Lake St. Marys.
"We are rebuilding those relationships," McGowan said.
"As the result of going to one of those meetings last week, they told us about the grant for the canal trail."
Interviews continue to find a permanent safety-service director. However, McGowan cautioned Kiwanians and noted he would not rush to a decision just to fill the position.
"The one thing we are not going to do is settle for second best on a safety-service director," McGowan said. "It's key to the city. The safety-service director manages the city."
The search also continues for a development manager. Communication, sales and marketing skills topped McGowan's wish list.
"To me, I think it's the second most important position in the city," McGowan said. "With the safety-service director being first. If we get a good community development manager in here, all he has to do is write one grant and that person has paid for himself. We want to go after jobs that pay a living wage — that's how you build your tax base."
McGowan also touted his goals for the city.
"This city needs to attract businesses that provide a living wage," McGowan said.
"It's great to have the restaurants here, we appreciate it, we appreciate some of the other service companies that are here, but we need to attract really good jobs. With that, I will let the world know that St. Marys is open for business. We are serious about it, we are going to go after it and we are not going to wait for it to come to us and we are going to be aggressive."
Cold calling, developing relationships with employers and being aggressive are hallmarks McGowan said residents should expect from his administration.
"We're heavily involved in JobsOhio," McGowan said. "We're going to develop advertising literature that lets people know that we are open for business."
McGowan also revealed the possibility of a digital sign for the city.
"Digital signs are another piece of medium," McGowan said.
"If we have 1 percent pay back that brought in 150 jobs, every dime we spent on that sign would be worth it. We are going to redo the city's website."


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