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Ian Neal
Ian has retired and is now Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Sunderland. Until he retired, Ian was Professor of Higher Education and Dean of the Faculty of Education and Society at the University.
Above is a picture of Ian with Lord Puttnam, the film producer (Chariots of Fire, Midnight Express, Local Hero and many others), who was the previous Chancellor of the University. The pic on the right is the top of the retirement cake that Alison Griffiths made for Ian - amazing, and got the hair colour spot-on!
Ian was born in Norwich and attended Norwich School and then the University of Keele, graduating in 1979. He then took a "gap year" during which he spent some time working as a bus driver in Stoke on Trent. Ian's academic career began as a research psychologist in Staffordshire and then he trained as a teacher, gaining his Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Ian began teaching in a large Merseyside comprehensive school which was a firm foundation for his long career in education. Ian was invited to give a series of guest lectures at the University of Keele before he moved away as he gained promotions in the school education system. Initially, Ian taught biology, science and mathematics to O-level, and biology to A-level; he later included computing and information technology in his range of subjects that he taught to Advanced Level. Ian rapidly gained promotion, becoming Head of Computer Science in the mid-eighties. He rose to Senior Teacher and Head of School in a Cambridgeshire comprehensive school, in charge of the Curriculum and Academic & Pastoral Support for 13-16 year old students. During this time, Ian gained his Master's degree in Education (by research).
Ian decided to move from schools to the university sector and achieved his first substantive university post when he gained a position with the University of Cambridge, researching schemes of Achievement Recording and teaching on their PGCE alongside the internationally renowned Rex Walford - an influence on Ian's work later. During that time Ian developed the UK's first International Student Centred Review scheme which he launched around the world to operate in Europe, Asia and South America. Ian gained his Postgraduate Certificate in Management during this time.
Deciding that the students of Cambridge University didn't really need his talents, Ian moved to the University of Sunderland as Senior Lecturer and was later promoted to Principal Lecturer in Education. He was Programme Leader for the Secondary Programme of School and College-based Initial Teacher Training, writing the school-based approach to Teacher Education still in place now, characterised by an enhanced generic-education bias which he based on the work that he had done at Cambridge with Rex Walford and assessed through a student-centred competency scheme based on his own research. Ian later became Subject Area Leader for Education, before being promoted to Associate Director of the School of Education (Head of Initial Teacher Training and Quality Enhancement), to Associate Dean and then to Dean of the Faculty. Ian retired in 2018.
As well as his academic qualifications, Ian holds Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and is a JP.
As Ian begins the next stage of his life and decides what to do, he'll let you know here. In the meantime he'll be concentrating on his judicial work (which is expanding rapidly) as well as getting on with some travel.
Ian recently found an old photograph from his own undergraduate days - click here


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What have you got from your Google Pixel 3 XL? A lot of people who have used it for a long time do not know about some hidden features. Let's reveal 5 hidden features on the Google Pixel 3 XL tips for seniors. Some of the features had discussed in the previous meeting. There are turn the camera over, change to a selfie camera, fast launch camera, navigate motion, and enable Notch. Google Pixel 3 XL manufacturer will reveal the rest on this day. After you read the information below, you will surprise about the truth which you never think.
3 Hidden Features on the Google Pixel 3 XL Tips for Seniors
Such as you know, Pixel 3 XL is the new smartphone from Google with 6.1 inches. In the Google 3 XL tips for seniors, you will find some hidden features. They are:
- Back to Shhh
Turning to Shhh is the opposite feature of the Flip to Shhh feature. The flip feature to Shhh is here to keep the phone calm. The trick is to enter Do Not Disturb mode when you put it face down on the table. So to deactivate it or activate Flip to Shhh, you can simply open Settings and Digital Wellbeing.
- Call support 24/7
Pixel 3 XL offers special call support 24/7 through Settings. Then, find Tips & support and tap Phone to contact customer service. Then you can ask them to call back on your number by providing detailed information.
- Volume button
Do not think if the volume button can only be used to increase and decrease the sound. This button can take other actions such as enlarging and shutter the camera. You can use it to control volume while on the camera. Now you will start from Settings then to the Movement and Actions volume buttons.
Squeeze for Assistant and Nightlight are 2 hidden features in Pixel 3 XL
Two the other features on the Google Pixel 3 XL are the squeeze for assistant and nightmare. Let's read the description of both features below:
- Squeeze for Assistant
Calling Assistant when you squeeze it at Pixel 3 XL You have another meaning. The point is that you can do it while holding the Pixel where you are. By the way, the feature keeps working even if the cell phone is locked.
- Nightlight
Pixel 3 XL replaces the Blue lights that make insomnia with the built-in night mode. Activate these light Settings, Display, Nightlight, and turn it on. This feature also makes it easy for you to organize and save it automatically according to your watch.
The last feature is very useful for you and the other users. Moreover, insomnia is a disorder which can lower your health quality. Thanks for your reading about the Google Pixel 3 XL tips for seniors today.

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Klipsch first entered the headphone market roughly three years ago and the very first model I tried was the firm's original, flagship Image in-ear headphone. When the review samples arrived, the tiny 'phones seemed almost impossibly small and light, but I soon discovered that they delivered a big, well-focused sound and were amazingly comfortable. I was so impressed by the performance of the Images that I nominated them for a Golden Ear award in our sister publication, The Absolute Sound. In the years since, that original Image model has been renamed as the Image X10 and it has given rise to an entire Klipsch product family of lower-priced Image models.
Now, however, Klipsch has updated the Image X10 model by giving it a tiny, inline remote control/microphone module geared to address the needs of iPod and iPhone owners, thus creating the new Klipsch Image X10i. Interestingly, despite its newfound iPod/iPhone-compatible features, the X10i carries the exact same list price as its predecessors: $349.99.
As was the case with the original Image and Image X10, the X10i uses a single, full-range "balanced micro driver" (i.e., a balanced armature-type driver)—a design approach that the X10i shares in common with other high performance in-ear headphones such as the Etymotic Research ER-4P and the Monster Cable Turbine Pro Copper Edition. I wanted to try the Image X10i, partly to see how its sound compared with the original 2007 Image model as well as with other modern day competitors. I also wanted to check out the X10i's 3-button remote control/mic system, which is based on an Apple chip and promises a wide array of functions—especially when used with the iPhone 3GS/4 or the latest generation iPod nano, classic, iPod touch or iPad.
Consider this combination headset/earphone if: you want a headset that offers the desirable combination of a rich, full-bodied sound with a good measure of top-to-bottom clarity, nuance, and sonic purity. Especially consider the X10i if you want one of the lightest, smallest, and most comfortable in-ear headphones on the planet (qualities enhanced by Klipsch's signature, patent pending oval eartips). Note, too, that the X10i's 3-button remote/microphone module works exactly as advertised, making this a good choice for iPhone/iPod owners.
Look further if: you seek the Nth degree of resolution, clarity, and focus. While the X10i is extremely good in these areas, the world has moved forward so that a few of today's best in-ear models (one example would be the Monster Turbine Pro Copper Editions) have raised the performance bar higher still (though they do not, as yet, offer the X10i's iPod/iPhone-friendly features).
RATINGS (compared to similarly-priced in-ear headphones)
• Tonal Balance: 9
• Clarity: 9
• Dynamics: 9
• Comfort/Fit: 10
• Sensitivity: 8
• Value: 9
• Single full-range "balanced micro driver" (balanced armature motor assembly)
• In-line microphone module provides a multifunction Play/Pause control button (which doubles as a Send/End button when handling phone calls). Music automatically mutes and pauses for an incoming call.
• Inbound calls: When an inbound call is received, pressing the Play/Pause button once allows the listener to answer the call. Pressing the button again disconnects the call and allows music to resume.
• Listening to music on a modern iPod/iPhone: When listening to music, pressing the Play/Pause button once causes music playback to pause. Pressing the button again allows music playback to resume. Pressing the button twice in rapid succession causes the iPhone or iPod touch to skip forward to the next track. Pressing the button three times in rapid succession causes the iPhone or iPod touch to skip backward to the previous track.
• According to Klipsch the Image X10i is "fully compatible with the Apple VoiceOver feature on the third generation iPod shuffle, which allows you to hear the name of the playlist, song or artist with just the press of a button."
• Accessories: the X10i comes with an extensive set of accessories, as listed under the COMFORT FACTOR/ACCESSORIES section, below.
• Headset/remote control compatibility factors: According to Klipsch, "the remote and mic are supported only by iPhone 3GS/4, iPod nano (4th and 5th generation), iPod Classic (120 GB), and iPod touch (2nd generation), MacBook, MacBook Pro and Mac Pro (2009 models)." A Klipsch representative pointed out that the X10i is also compatible with the iPad. In turn, Klipsch adds that, "the remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd generation). Requires latest iPod software. Audio is supported by all iPod models. Mic and call/music button control features (are) functional with 1st generation iPhones and iPhone 3G. Volume Controls are not compatible with 1st generation iPhone 3G. Also compatible with VOIP, Skype, iChat, and audio recording applications."
• Comes with Klipsch's patent-pending oval eartips, which are said to "naturally fit the contours—or mimic the shape—of your ear canals."
• Arguably the lightest, smallest, most comfortable in-ear headphone that money can buy.
Given the X10i's diminutive size, you might think it would produce a tiny, restrained or "petite" sound, but exactly the opposite is the case. The X10i produces a big, smooth, full-bodied sound with generally ample bass and excellent natural clarity, though it is not the last word in absolute bass or treble extension (at least not relative to the strongest competitors now on the market). More so than many in-ear headphones, however, the X10i possesses a certain effortless richness that makes its sound immediately accessible and easy to enjoy for hours at a time.
Tonal balance is nearly neutral, though some might find it just slightly tilted toward the "warmth" end of the audio spectrum. There is little if any of the midrange forwardness you might hear in, say, Klipsch's Image S4i; instead, the X10i's midrange is evenly balanced and offers fine levels of detail and focus—qualities that, in my experience, are hallmarks of well-executed single balanced armature designs.
Important note: for best bass response, try the following adjustment tip that Klipsch recommends. Insert the X10i's (using the eartip size that best fits you), then gently rotate the headphone body (and eartip) left and right a few degrees and then slightly pull it backward just a bit. This technique helps the eartips flare out in your ear canal to achieve a comfortable, airtight seal—and with it, optimal bass response.
Unlike many of the headsets Playback has tested, the X10i (like the S4i) does not place its in-line microphone on either the left or right earpiece cable, but rather provides a 360 degree mic in a central position on the headphone yoke where the left and right earpiece cable join. This is a superior place to put the microphone and, as Klipsch points out (and I verified in my user tests), it means you don't need to "talk down" into the mic. During test phone calls, call recipients reported that I sounded much more like myself with the X10i in use than when using my iPhone's normal mic or other headsets I had tested in the past.
Above, I've alluded to the fact that the X10i's single balanced-armature design gives it desirable qualities of focus and sonic purity. To hear those qualities in action, try listening to the Yo-Yo Ma performance of Massenet's Méditation from Thaïs [The Essential Yo-Yo Ma, Sony]. Listen closely to Ma's bowing changes and especially to his beautiful dynamic swells, and you'll discover that the X10i gives you a vibrant, highly detailed and yet never cold or analytical–sounding presentation of the performance. Through the X10i's, Ma's cello sounds like a cello (not—as some earphones tend to make it sound—like a viola), with a rich, golden, woody tonality that's full of energy and life. Capturing the warmth of music is one of the things the X10i does best.
The X10i also does a good job with bass instruments, as you can verify by putting on a tracks such as "The Lesson" or "Sifu" from bassist Victor Wooten's Palmystery [Heads Up]. On either track, you'll hear much (though perhaps not quite all) of the depth of Wooten's electric bass and the even deeper "thwup" of occasional kick drum accents. But perhaps even more importantly, you'll hear plenty of delicate mid- and upper-bass details, including the distinct, harmonically rich, "ringing" sound of Wooten's round-wound bass guitar strings on sustained notes, plus the sure-handed intricacy of his fingering techniques. While a few competing in-ear phones (e.g., the Sennheiser IE 8 and Monster Turbine Pro Copper Editions) can go a bit lower and with greater authority, the X10i's mid-bass articulacy is exemplary.
Finally, it is worthwhile to try a track that is rich in high frequency details and reverberant information to see what the X10i can do. A good example would be Imogen Heap's "Bad Body Double" from Eclipse [RCA]. Imogen Heap's voice is very closely mic'd on this track, and varying degrees of reverb and other processing tricks are selectively applied, giving the song a decidedly flamboyant, techno edge. Here, the X10i rewards the listener with excellent midrange detail, though it misses out on just a touch of the high-frequency reverberant information that can, under ideal circumstances, makes this track so special.
To give you a picture that shows how the X10i fits into the broader headphone market, I offer below, comparisons between the X10i and two competitors—one priced below and one priced above the X10. I include the Etymotic Research hf2 headset ($X179) and the Monster Cable Turbine Pro Copper Edition ($399).
X10i vs. Etymotic Research hf2 Headset ($179)
• The X10i very narrowly edges out the Etymotic headset in terms of overall clarity and focus, and offers a somewhat warmer, richer, more full-bodied sound (attributable in part to Klipsch's superior elliptical eartips).
• Both the Klipsch and Etymotic models proved more effective as headset (their remote control functions are essentially identical), but I think the Klipsch's thanks centrally positioned, 360-degree mic seems to work a touch better than the Etymotic's side-positioned mic.
• The Etymotic comes with a good mix of types of eartips, while the Klipsch comes only with three differently sized set of elliptical tips. But that said, I found the Klipsch eartips were substantially more comfortable and much easier to fit (the Etymotic hf2's can also achieve very good sound, but they are tricky to fit properly).
• The Etymotic headset ($179) costs significantly less than the X10i.
X10i vs. Monster Cable Turbine Pro Copper Edition ($399)
• The Turbine Pro Copper headphones offer, in a strict textbook sense, even more perfectly neutral tonal balance than the X10i does, with—at the limits—even greater extension at both frequency extremes. More importantly, though, the Turbine Pro Copper raises the bar for detail, resolution, and coherency, making the X10i sound slightly softly focused by comparison.
• The X10i provides headset functionality whereas the Turbine Pro Copper Edition does not.
• The Image X10i provides Klipsch's patent-pending oval eartips, while the Turbine Pro Copper comes with a broad variety of types of eartips, including five different sizes of Monster's new double-layer gel-type SuperTips. I would give the Klipsch eartips the nod for comfort and ease of insertion, but would recommend Monster's SuperTips for their superior overall sound and isolation properties (but note, the SuperTips do tend to feel a bit stiff, which some listeners may find uncomfortable).
•Monster's Turbine Pro Copper Editions ($399) are slightly more expensive than the X10i.
The X10i come with three sets (S, M, L) of single-flange oval eartips, a pair (S/M) of double-flange oval eartips, a clothing clip, a cleaning tool, an airline adapter, and mini-jack-to-phone-jack adapter, and a magnetic clasp-equipped leather carrying pouch.
Klipsch's oval eartips are the most comfortable Playback has ever tested. Guest listeners often commented that the Klipsch's were night/day different from and better than competing in-ear headphones in terms of ease of insertion and long-term comfort.
One thing I did notice is that the shape of Klipsch's oval eartip design appears to have changed just a bit relative to the original 2007 version (the earlier models were slightly shallower but also more widely flared than the 2010 versions). Personally, I found the original 2007 shape gave a slightly better in-ear seal, though the 2010 design gives an even more "weightless" feel in the ear canal. Even so, I'd like to see Klipsch bring back the more widely flared shape because it made for superior noise isolation and better bass.
The Image X10i is a true flagship-class in-ear headphone that is incredibly small and comfortable, yet that offers a big, full-bodied sound with very good levels of detail and sonic purity. While some of today's top in-ear models may narrowly edge the X10i in terms of absolute sonic performance, few can match its all around mix of convenience, comfort, versatility and sound quality. The X10i also makes a fine headset/remote control for owners of contemporary iPhones and iPods.
Klipsch X10i headset/in-ear headphone
Frequency response: 5Hz – 19kHz
Weight: 10.5 grams
Sensitivity: 110 dB SPL/mW
Impedance: 50 ohms
Warranty: Two years, parts and labor
Price: $349.99


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Class Format
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Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 144) integrates the lecture and laboratory into the same class period. The class will typically begin with a lecture over the material for the day followed by lab work done mainly in small groups. The lab portion involves experiments, microcopy, and mostly working with models. Testing is on-campus for all sections and includes written tests and lab practicals. Homework assignments for all sections are online.
Resource Use
The textbook and lab manual are used extensively.
Online homework uses McGraw-Hill Connect website (mcgrawhillconnect.com). An access code is required.
Outside of class students can use Open Anatomy Lab and SRC for studying.
Grades will be determined as specifically outlined in the course syllabus. In general though, 80% of the course grade will be determined by exams and the remaining 20% by laboratory and homework assignments. Exams will be administered in two parts, a written (MCQs) test and a fill in the blank lab practical based on labeled/tagged models.
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Exams are based on material covered in class and lab. Attendance is highly recommended.
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Textured Shoulder Bag - Black
Regular price $60.00
Brand: Alphada
This lovely leather feeling purse features adjustable strap that converts from shoulder strap to back pack
- Textured Polyester Material
- 1 exterior pocket, 2 top zippers with compartments
- Super Soft exterior
- It has real leather feeling when you use it
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text: This bookmaker has a name that sounds more like a call to arms and Action24 Sports does its very best to stay true to its name. It does so, by offering a string of services that is available 24/7 and it has diversified its offer to currently include casino games available in multiple formats. Poker is not yet on this list, so those who have an account and prospective members need to factor this in if they are big fans of the genre, but the sportsbook should keep you busy for a long time.


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The love of my life! If there's a Jamaican girl in your life, she won't at all times be on time for dates or appointments although you both agreed on a precise time. It is not exactly a optimistic stereotype but it is well known that Jamaicans run on island time so prepare for somewhat further wait time for the Jamaican girl.
Girls where I am from have the same stories. Many instances they have the same endings and daughters are vulnerable to make the same mistakes that their mothers made. They'd a brilliant future in mid-teen until they met someone who impregnated them and never appeared back. Before they comprehend it, they have several kids for an assortment of men who go away as soon as they are pregnant.
You have to tune out external voices that speak in the language of the shoulds – you need to do this, you need to try this – and move into the secret life of your intuition. This other life has its own mind. It's going to guide you to places that, as a result of they are yours, remain – as yet — unknown and uncharted. For all the self-help and how-to that fills our culture, success is, ultimately, as unique to you as a fingerprint. You possibly can only make that path by walking it. It unfolds in front of you. Generally it carries you along.
The water feels so wonderful as it washes away all the stress harboured in your body. The healing waters of Jamaica cleanse away outdated patterns and pondering that has prevented you from residing the life you actually need. Your vision is cleared as you might be immersed in the Jamaican culture, full of love, music, contemporary food, contemporary air, magical waters and simple life-style.
You may be astounded by the kindness and warm open hearts of the Jamaican folks in the Treasure Seaside and surrounding communities. As you get to know Jamaica, you may be taught the ins and outs of the culture and people who call this paradise residence.
Jamaican cuisine includes a mixture of cooking strategies, flavors, spices and influences from the folks on the island of Jamaica. Some Jamaican cuisine dishes are variations on the cuisines and cooking kinds dropped at the island from elsewhere. These are often modified to incorporate local produce.
If you find yourself going by way of a significant life change or event where the most effective medication for you'll be non-public time for reflection in a wonderful place, contact us for other dates and instances obtainable in your own non-public personal retreat. You'll be supported by a heart centered practitioner helping you identify clarity as to what's necessary to you and establishing a plan.
I continue to return to Jamaica 12 months after 12 months as I find its enriched culture infinite in treasures that continue to gas my soul. It brings me much joy to help others on their journey of self-discovery. I get pleasure from residing a life full of fantastic experiences created from great places and folks.
In Could 2016, after a 10-hour flight and three-hour drive west from Kingston, I finally obtained to see my family residence. It was, as grandma described, right on the seaside, and it took my pal Zoë and me just 30 seconds from front door to water for our morning swim. The massive resorts have taken over many beaches, so plenty of Jamaicans have never swum in the sea, and I realised how lucky I was that my grandma grew up beside a public seaside, as there are so few left.
I'm woken by the familiar scent of breakfast: ackee and saltfish with boiled green banana and fried plantain. Pamela desires to indicate me Rose Hall, the nice plantation house where beautiful jamaican women, legend has it, Annie Palmer, the 'White Witch', murdered three husbands and her slave lover. It's a wonderful relic from a troubled time.


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Betrayed released October 13th! It continues the story of the Raven Daughter series. If you like a bit of fantasy mixed into your paranormal romance, this is the series for you. Blurb: Sometimes the actions are worth the consequences… I was never supposed to go to the Between. I was never supposed to fall … Continue reading
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With stock prices already under severe pressure and declining globally, one or more growing risks could intensify the downdraft. Among these are falling profit margins, interest rate hikes, high corporate debt, an illiquid corporate bond market, and rising interest rate volatility, per a report by London-based multinational banking giant HSBC, as summarized by Business Insider. In particular, "a significant miss to earnings estimates [would] derail the equity bull market," the report says. Below are the top 10 risks for the world economy and world securities markets, as seen by HSBC.
10 Market Risks
- Falling U.S. corporate profit margins
- Interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve
- Record high U.S. corporate debt
- Illiquidity in the U.S. corporate bond market
- Rising interest rate volatility
- Extreme, costly climate events
- A eurozone crisis
- Europe needs negative interest rates to fight recession
- End of trade tensions
- Structural reforms in emerging markets
Significance for Investors
"Corporate profit margins [in the U.S.] are at an all-time high and consensus expects them to move up further. But rising costs, including wage growth, trade tariffs and financing costs could bring them down next year," HSBC warns. They add, "Faster than expected wage growth could cause a significant miss to earnings estimates and derail the equity bull market." Goldman Sachs also has flagged a sharp deceleration in S&P 500 earnings growth as a major headwind for the market in 2019, per an earlier Investopedia article.
Record high U.S. corporate debt and falling credit ratings among investment grade companies in the midst of rising interest rates promise to push down profit margins, HSBC observes. Worse yet, this may be a recipe for widespread corporate bankruptcies and a perhaps a new financial crisis, as detailed in another Investopedia report.
"Corporate bonds remain a structurally illiquid asset class," HSBC also warns. As a result, in a sharp selloff, willing buyers may be scarce, sending prices crashing and yields soaring. If that were not enough, central banks around the world are reversing policies that had kept interest rates low and stable, a risk that others have noted, as reported by Investopedia. "If fixed income volatility does rise, vol is likely to pick-up in other asset classes as low and stable long-end rates have been a key determinant of performance of risky assets," they assert.
The final two risks that HSBC lists actually would be positives. If emerging market countries adopt "structural reforms to address their imbalances, boost productivity, and improve efficiency," their bond markets and currencies should rally. If trade tensions between the U.S. and China are resolved, that would be a boost to growth in China and elsewhere, and spark a recovery in the Chinese yuan.
Looking Ahead
With stock prices already in a tailspin, and fears of an oncoming recession rising, the market may not be able to digest more bad news. If several of HSBC's warnings come to pass, the impact may be devastating.


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Flexible pipes – Management of Integrity, aging, sharing of experiences and continuous improvementWe invited the industry to a seminar about flexible pipes (both bonded and unbonded) with a focus on integrity, aging, experience sharing, continuous improvement and the prevention of major accidents.
Top Executive Conference 2019Society's vulnerability, major accident risk and the industry's operating parameters are the themes for this year's Top Executive Conference in Stavanger.
Safety Forum annual conference 2019: safety and vulnerabilityThe Safety Forum's 2019 annual conference is scheduled for Tuesday 28 May. Be sure to note the date, and register now.
Top Executive Conference 2018What is the status of the oil industry today? How have we overcome the crisis, what has it cost, and where does the sector stand now? What about its reputation and – above all – safety work?
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ONS Safety Lunch: Legacy of loss - and learningThe Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) is once again giving a Safety Lunch at the ONS 2018 oil show in Stavanger on Tuesday 28 August. Sign up today to attend this important event. This year's keynote speaker is senior Scottish judge Lord Cullen.
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Arctic Safety 2018The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway organised a conference on safety in the Arctic on 21 and 22 March in Stavanger.
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During Windows backup, which wants to backup the 'C' drive and my games drive 'E' (for some reason), I get the following error message after the 'C' backup has completed but not the 'E':
'The backup operation that started at '2015-12-20T06:00:25.459859400Z' has failed with following error code '0x8078012D' (The operation failed due to a device error encountered with either the source or the destination. If the source or destination volume is on a disk, run CHKDSK /R on the source or destination volume, and then retry the operation.). Please review the event details for a solution, and then rerun the backup operation once the issue is resolved.'
I ran CHKDSK \R and received several errors of the type: 'A disk read error occurred 0000185. The disk does not have enough space to replace bad clusters detected in file xxxxxx of name xxxxxx.'
My 'E' drive is 2TB with 205GB free. I really don't believe that the cluster(s) in error are bigger than 205G, but what do I know?
Anyone have experience with this problem?
I recommend downloading and running Reimage. It's a computer repair tool that has been proven to identify and fix many Windows problems with a high level of success.
I've used it in the past to identify and fix everything from blue screens (BSOD's), ActiveX errors, corrupt files and processes, dll/exe/sys errors, recover lost memory, Windows update problems, defragging, malware removal etc.
You can download it direct from this link http://downloadreimage.com/download.php. (This link will automatically start a download of Reimage that you can save to your computer.)
So after I gave up with Synctoy I tried to use the so awesome best backup methode which is built in, and who would have guessed that, it doesn't work correctly. I'm trying to make a backup including system image (I choosed the userfolder and Programdata folder as normal backups) and I just got some error that it can't be completed due to some I/O error, code 0x8078012D. I have done some googling and found out that this problem already exists since 2 years and it keeps existing. Seriously, is there even any solution for this or is it impossible to fix this? Does the backup function with system image even work for anyone at all? Or is it just some commercial stuff to make windows look better? Why does microsoft throw out such stuff which doesn't even work after 2 years? What's so hard about copying some files to external hdd? All I want is to backup my hdd and to do some fast backups like with Synctoy, which only copy new/changed files so that I don't have to waste my HDD lifetime by copying each week over 300 GB onto it. What can I do to make built in backup function work? And if there really is no way to make it work, what other programs could I use? I already know good methods such as copying the complete partition with Gparted for Knoppix or Acronis Disc Director Suite boot CD but then I still got the problem (aw I accidently wrote program here, see, programs=problems ) that it takes ages because I must always re copy the whole partition. Any suggestions?
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It looks like the volume shadow copy service is ok ? (it should have startup type - manual).
Can you make a system image on its own (left button option -create a system image)?
If not and you have a 100MB system reserved partition check what the free space is. You can see it by using "Disk Management". It needs to have 50MB or more free.
Anyone get this error code? Received this on first attempt at backup.. The error suggests it's a disk problem...I'll try chkdsk in the meantime...I'm running a SATA 2+0 Raid array...Thanks for your help
Hi cehanlon, welcome to the forums.
Any chance you could post the entire message so we can properly aid you with this issue?
added sorry just seen it in the title LOL
I recently received a message on my laptop saying my Hard Drive was failing so I proceeded to buy a brand new external hard drive to back up all my files. When I am backing it up, it gets all the way to 97% and then it ends saying it wasn't successful with the Error code: 0x8078012D. The error message says 'The operation failed due to a device error encountered with either the source or the destination. If the source or destination volume is on a disk, run CHKDSK /R on the source or destination volume and then retry the operation. Details: The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error.
I have looked up solutions online and done CHKDSK /R for both C: and G:, where the external hard drive is connected to, multiple times. I have also turned off my security software while performing the back up and I have also set Volume Shadow Copy and Windows Backup Service to manual in the Services Window. I also run on Windows 10. I really need this back up to work because I don't want to lose all my files. I would really appreciate any help at all!
Ok, I've been researching solutions for issues with windows 7 backup for weeks now and have had no luck. My VSS service is running fine, and everything was backing up fine til a short while ago, and has been failing since. I have been backing up to a network share on my file server. My roommate has been having the same issue for some time now, however he was attempting to do this with an external hard drive. Same error of 0x8100019. I've tried everything I can think of and I've had no leads thus far. Any pointers on this would be helpful.
Same problem, it actually backed up the first time I used the program that is on WIN7. Now it gives me the blue screen. I have deleted the file it makes and start over, same thing happens. I have tried to change the drive from basic to dynamic it won't allow me, reason is I have a laptop. But I am more confused since it worked the FIRST time and now it's not allowing me to finish! It's actually frustrating cause I have already lost everything on my hard drive before and really don't want it to happen again. I wish I had the answer but I'm still searching.Read other 1 answers
Windows 8 Backup has been working fine for 12 months to an external Seagate USB hard drive.I'm now getting a "device not ready" message with error code 0x80070015 and the backup fails within 30 secs of starting. I've checked the drive for errors and there are no problems. I can read /write files to the external drive. There is ample spare space on the external drive to store the backup file.Please advise how to investigate and solve this problem.
Filling out System Specs would save asking all about the external drive model, your system HD etc..
Some externals spin down to save energy. Some can be set to spin up and stay up. I don't know what you have for HW.
I want to use Windows 7 Backup and Restore to backup files to a shared drive on a Mac server. I can browse to the network share from the Windows 7 computer without a problem.
I configured the backup settings and kicked it off. After several hours it stopped and reported that it did not complete successfully. The error code reported is 0x8007054F. No other details are provided.
I can't find anything that tells me exactly what this error means. It seems to be pretty generic. Can anyone help?
Attempting to backup up even a single folder containing a single file results in a Windows 7 Pro SP1 error
BitLocker Drive Encryption cannot be used because critical
BitLocker system lies are missing or corrupted. Use
Windows Startup Repair to restore these filess to your
Backup tIne: 12/31/2015 12:36 PM
Backup location: USB30FD (E:)
Error code: Ox8031004A
The folder to be backed up is in the C: root directory and is not in the Windows 7 Library.
Creating and running a Windows Startup Repair Disk has no effect.
How does one restore missing or corrupted BitLocker files in Windows 7 Pro SP1 so that a Windows backup can be made?
I have a suite of Windows 7 workstations on which I now cannot do a system image backup, although I used to be able to when I first installed them. The backup target is the D: drive of one of a pair of 2008 R2 Foundation servers (either one). Once I've selected the target server and drive from the "Select a Network Location" dialogue, and entered appropriate credentials there, back on the "Where do you want to save the backup?" dialogue, when I click the "Next" button, I just get a message box "An error has occurred: The parameter is incorrect. (0x80070057). Close Windows Backup and try again". Needless to say, that doesn't help.
I've come across many threads on this and other forums with similar problems, but none of the suggestions I found (like setting the locale to use '.' as the decimal place, increasing the virtual memory to a preposterous size, or running CHKDSK) have helped.
I know malware is not the problem since these workstations and the servers are on a closed network with no external connections at all, and all removable media are disabled.
HW: Dell Precision T3500
HDD: RAID 1 mirrored array of Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA II
NWIF: Intel PRO/1000 PT link aggregated dual 1 Gbaud NIC
OS: Win 7 64 bit Pro SP1
HW: Dell Poweredge R210
HDD: RAID 1 mirrored array of Seagate Barracuda 250GB SATA II
NWIF: Broadcom dual 1 Gbaud on MBrd
OS: Server 2008 R2 Foundation
OK, folks, riddle me this if you can:
I fixed this problem as a by-product of fixing another one, apparently unrelated, which was that I couldn't access the workstation's DVD drive - I just kept getting the dreaded "Access is denied" mantra. In my searching, I came across a suggestion to uninstall the drive and reinstall it. Seems kinda extreme, but it would certainly initialise its security settings.
Well I did it, and sure enough I now have full access to the drive, but then when I opened the Backup toolbox to create a new system repair disk, I found the backup to my system servers is now working, along with correctly identifying the DVD drive and an external USB HDD I have connected as usable backup devices (which it didn't before).
It makes about as much sense to me as getting your TV to work by turning the kitchen tap on, but there you go - that's Windows for you.
I have a suite of Windows 7 workstations on which I now cannot do a system image backup, although I used to be able to when I first installed them. The backup target is the D: drive of one of a pair of 2008 R2 Foundation servers (either one). Once I've selected the target server and drive from the "Select a Network Location" dialogue, and entered appropriate credentials there, back on the "Where do you want to save the backup?" dialogue, when I click the "Next" button, I just get a message box "An error has occurred: The parameter is incorrect. (0x80070057). Close Windows Backup and try again". Needless to say, that doesn't help.
I've come across many threads on other forums with similar problems, but none of the suggestions I found (like setting the locale to use '.' as the decimal place, or running CHKDSK) have helped.
I know malware is not the problem since these workstations and the servers are on a closed network with no external connections at all, and all removable media are disabled.
HW: Dell Precision T3500
HDD: RAID 1 mirrored array of Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA II
NWIF: Intel PRO/1000 PT link aggregated dual 1 Gbaud NIC
OS: Win 7 Pro SP1
HW: Dell Poweredge R210
HDD: RAID 1 mirrored array of Seagate Barracuda 250GB SATA II
NWIF: Broadcom dual 1 Gbaud on MBrd
OS: Server 2008 R2 Foundation
Hi and welcome to TSF please see this "0x80070057" error message when you back up files in Windows 7Read other 4 answers
On Windows 8. 1, I had no issues with this speaker. It's a JBL Charge. After upgrading to 10 it worked fine until a reboot when it failed to connect (it pairs, but won't connect, and the speaker doesn't appear as an audio-out option in Sound settings).
The Bluetooth wizard in PC Settings says "Driver error" next to the speaker icon.
Poking around in device manager, I see this error:
"This device cannot start. (Code 10)
{Conflicting Address Range}
The specified address range conflicts with the address space."
The only references I find to this error online are for different (and quite old) version of windows, and seem unrelated to Bluetooth.
I can't even look at the "resources" tab for help because it appears to have vanished in Windows 10!
Is anyone else experiencing this?
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I have a two year old HP Pavillion (now a year out of waranty) that crashed and now returns "disk read error press ctl+alt+del to restart" when attempting to boot. Using the diagnostic tools avialable under F2, I get the following failure: Hard Drive Short DST Check: FailedFailure ID: GLL3S1-76684P-MFPV7G-60RA03Product ID: E9Z18AV Would anyone be so kind as to tell me what this particular failure ID code means? Thank you.
The hard drive has failed and will need to be replaced. A retail laptop SATA hard drive can be used-Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba,etc. Just be sure to get one of at least equal capacity as the original in order to use Recovery Media to install Windows. It can be larger, but not smaller capacity.For instance if you have a 500GB hdd you could use a 750GB hdd but not a 320GB hdd. Your model is not one of the easiest to replace hdd on but the Maintenance & Service Guide will help you or your chosen repair shop.http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04438537Read other 3 answers
tl;dr have ssd and hdd. both plugged in, get disk read error on start. Unplug the hdd, get select proper boot device. OS is installed on ssd.
obviously, there is a problem with the hdd. I would like to fix it or recover data but that is difficult to do if computer won't start with it plugged in, even though the os is installed on another drive. So, what would you suggest? I would like to be able to use the computer without having to reinstall windows on the ssd, and possibly fix the hdd afterwards. I could also try starting with the hdd plugged in, but this doesn't seem to be feasible.
Thanks for the help. Please give suggestion for either solution you think would be best.
Hello Trepanation,
Look on your BIOS set-up, change the the Priority Boot Device settings.
I have a Dell XPS 15z laptop, spec. is i7-2640 processor, 8GB memory, 750GB hard drive. The problem is that it often freezes and when restarted it suggests no hard drive, "No boot device found". If I go into the BIOS there is no hard drive, if I boot into the diagnostics screen (F12) and run thr tests on the hard drive it comes up as passed, if I then restart the laptop it will boot into windows 7 Ultimate.
Evertime it freezes it won't boot after a restart unless I run diagnostics then it will start OK.
My thoughts are that it is hard drive, although all tests I have carried out on it suggest its OK, one of the times it booted into windows I ran the Seagate seatools and it was fine.
Anyone any suggestions as to the cause?
Sorry, message at start is "A disk read error occurred", not sure if that makes any difference to your thoughts.
I reformatted and reloaded the software to see if that made any difference but the problem still persists.
Help, can't print anything and can't find out how to fix that error code
Hi, go to start search and type:- cmd, right click on the returned cmd.exe and select "run as administrator" at the prompt (copy paste)
sc queryex spooler > 0 & notepad 0
(press enter) I am guessing we will see error 1058.
Next still at cmd type:-
net start > 1 & notepad 1
(press enter)
Please post both notepad entry's here.
i have been having some troubles with my printer lately [Canon Pixma iP1800]
and i have been trying to enable "Printer Spooler" i went into services.msc and tried to fix the problem but came back with negative results Failed To Read Discription Error Code: 2) i later referred to Eric01's thread for further help for regedit (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\CONTROL\PRINT\
i have found all original files mentioned in that thread with no extra files.
I have also tried to find any files within C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS and to delete anything in there.
So far i have had no luck and a report due soon.Please Help!!!!
System Specs : Windows 7 Ultimate 32x/4GB Ram/
BTW READ: in services.msc it does not read Printer Spooler but just Spooler
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Trying to back up using Vista, backup fails with error message access denied Ox8007005.
Any ideas? Thanks.
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e:\$Mft windows -delayed write failed
error:disk read error - read fails, the system cannot find the file specified.
these are the error messages that come up when I run my external hdd. What is the possibility that it is caused by a virus called minesweeper. My anti virus can not detect it. Please help.
anyone please ?Read other 1 answers
My system (XP Pro) has been doing some aggravating things of late like half a window loads, sits, finally other half will load, mouse just doesn't seem to do anything so you click (whatever) again and 3 minutes later 2 of whatever will finally open... just annoying crap really! A few days ago comcast went off and I had to unplug modem, wait, then plug back up and restart system. I got a "Disk read error press control, alt, delete, to restart" error, tried that same thing so I shut down and when I turned back on it booted fine. I have since moved... just set up the system and am getting the same error except this time shutdown/restart isn't working ( The OTHER problem I realize is this... this is a tempory move! Most everything I own is in a storage unit, boxes to the back, furniture to the front and guess where my disks are? Right! I put printer, shredder, disks, everything I didn't just HAVE to have in the storage unit. My XP CD is in there SOMEWHERE. It is NOT an option to find it... Can anyone offer ANY help at all?
Sounds like you need to run chkdsk /r from the recovery console on the XP cd. I had a similar problem and did not have the XP cd.
Had to borrow my daughter's XP cd to run the recovery console. Do you know of someone that would be willing to let you use their cd?
I am in desperate need for some assistance. My laptop recently has been giving this message before reaching the desktop: "A disk read error occurred. Press ctrl+alt+del to restart. I have tried restarting multiple times (including manually restarting), but I ended up receiving the same error. My operating system is Windows XP.
What can I do to approach this problem? I would be very grateful for any assistance.
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I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate connected to network with Server 2008 (R2).
I am trying to backup the System Image [only] to a share on the server without success:
[Window Title] Windows Backup: Troubleshooting Options
[Main Instruction] Check your backup
[Content] Windows Backup cannot read the backup destination.
[Try to run backup again] [Change backup settings]
[Expanded Information]
Backup time: 8/05/2016 6:20 PM
Backup location: \\Server2008\backup\
Error code: 0x8078006F
The backup location is a valid share on the server and is accessible (and read/writeable) from my Win7 machine. Both SYSTEM and Administrators have "Full control". When setting up the backup, the location is tested and a username and password requested - these are accepted (and wrong ones are not, so some sort of check is being carried out), however when I attempt to run the backup (either manually or on schedule) the backup runs briefly (a few %) then fails with the message "Windows backup did not complete successfully" then the message box as above. No files are created at the backup location.
A search of the web finds a lot of similar questions and a lot of wrong and useless answers. This has been an ongoing problem for some time, but I really would like to have a regular scheduled backup. Has anybody got any clues, please?
Hi Seven,
include the domain name of the network drive (not the computer you're backing up, but the network device): NETWORKDEVICE\Username\backup\
Im trying to fix a laptop running xp home edition with this error message, but it just keeps going back to boot up.
Ive searched it on google and read lots of ways to try to fix it but i have some other issues that prevent me from doing the suggestions.
If i insert a windows xp disc and re-boot i get ...loading cd then nothing (i have set the bios to cd-rom first boot device).
I have a seperate recovery panel cd but the same thing happens.
The laptop doesnt have a floppy drive.
I think ive covered all the obvious things to try but now im proper stuck.
I did manage to get a hard drive utility to load and it checked the drive for errors but found no problem.
Any ideas?
i think proving the HDD is the culprit try using a different hdd and boot from that. if that works then you A) need to format or zero the disk then format
or B) buy a new hdd. this does seem to be hardware with the information you have given,
can you tell us what happened to cause this problem
Recently i have been experiencing "disk read error press ctrl+alt+del to restart " and "Error loading operating system " most of the times i start my pc .
So what i have been doing is removing the two chords connected to my second hard disk and reconnecting them again .By this way my pc works just fine .
But isn't their a permanent solution to it ?
Recently i have been experiencing "disk read error press ctrl+alt+del to restart " and "Error loading operating system " most of the times i start my pc .So what i have been doing is removing the two chords connected to my second hard disk and reconnecting them again .By this way my pc works just fine .But isn't their a permanent solution to it ?There's no permanent solution for all problem situation.But usually for the same hardware problem, it will work again .Read other 19 answers
Kari sent me to these forums saying my problem may be resolved here. I have a few YouTube videos describing my problems. I really hope you guys can help.
You should be able to see the other startup videos from that link.
Short clarification:
OP first posted about CTRL + ALT + DEL acting wrong, not doing the default task associated with this key combo. As the thread advanced we noticed OP has a bunch of other issues which IMO could get better response here.
I am getting a disk read error occurred. Press ctrl alt del to restart.
I restarted my computer because my mouse was acting up:
The middle button was zooming in and out (web pages desktop etc) and the left click button was only selecting multiple files.
I had a little problem this morning when many of my files and folders on my desktop where renamed when I tried to make a new folder.
After trying a system restore that failed I ran a chkdsk.
What is going on and what should I do?
Hi there dylan151,
Disk Read Error normally means the computer hard drive is going bad. The best thing to do right now is to scan your computer hard drive for errors. Go to a working computer, go to the manufacturing website of your computer hard drive and download the diagnostics utility. Put the program onto a bootable media(e.g. USB flash drive, CD, etc.etc.) and boot the computer to the diagnostics utility program. Follow the on-screen instructions and test the hard drive for errors.
If you have important data on that hard drive, take the hard drive out of the computer and use a Hard drive-to-USB adapter to connect your computer hard drive to a working computer. Transfer your files onto the working computer.
Hope everything works out well for you, please provide an update when you can, thank you.
I have an IBM ThinkPad R40 laptop (very old) with win xp/ sp2, not sure how many of the components are the original ones it came with though.
My first problem is that when I tried to install SP3 (from the Microsoft site), my computer didn't take too well to it.. any time I would restart the computer it would say the installation had been successfully completed.. but I saw that it still didn't say "SP3" on the menu when right clicking on My Computer/ Properties. So, during one of the times when I went to restart the computer, when it came back on it gave me a disk read error and then Windows wouldn't load.
I think I had my Kaspersky Antivirus program running on it while I was trying to install SP3 in case that could have had anything to do with
My second problem is, that while trying to get Windows to start, I had reset to the default settings in BIOS. But then when I restarted the computer, I got an 1802 error saying that I had an unauthorized network card and that I should remove the card etc.
I read the Wiki 1802 error help page, and I think the most practical of its suggestions in my situation would be to do the pin 20 thing, I think something about putting a piece of tape over part of the pci card before putting it back in but I don't remember right off... but then again I installed SP3 under the assumption that everything would be fine, as well as figuring BIOS's default settings ought to be legitimate for the computer to function more than sh... Read more
Hi Butterfly, where did the disk read error appear? Was it on the black screen you see when you first power on the computer? A disk read error is normally the result of the computer not being able to read from the hard drive. When that's the case, it's time to replace the hard drive.
Does Windows start or do you ever get as far as the Windows logo?
Hello and thanks for taking my call.
Having trouble with computer. It crashes with BSD. I have Firefox open and just surfin around.
Most recently getting Bad_Pool_Caller error and BSD. About a week ago it was crashing with Disk Read error.
When the Disk Read Error happened I ran CHKDSK /r and it corrected many files and came back to life. I thought I was clear. Now I am getting Bad_Pool_Caller error.
No hardware changes in the last few months. If anything removed a hard drive while trouble shooting.
Ran Spy-Bot and Ad-aware both clean. MRT is also clean.
Here is a zip of the mini dump. I hope there is something in here that can shed some light.
Thanks for the help
I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit and for the past week or so my system has
been getting this error 0x8007007B and quitting when doing a daily backup. Today it
looked as if it was going to finish with no error. It got all the way to 70 something %
done and then it got this error 0x8007007B and said it could not complete and to try
again. I only have C: listed once - Local Disk (C: (System) Protection On.
I have searched and searched and cannot find a solution to this backup error.
I even deleted the backup set that it was using so it would create a new one and it
still gets this error and quits.
Does anyone have a solution to this? I would like to be backing up my HD as I have a 1TB USB drive just for this purpose.
Thanks in advance!
I didn't have the exact same error, but since you've already deleted your previous backup set you could try this,Brinks tutorial to reset your backup to default and start over,
Backup User and System Files - Reset to Default Configuration
I don't know if this will solve it or not but if look around here there seems to be several different backup problems that I've noticed but not exactly the same one I had. I hope this helps, if not I'm sure a more qualified person will be along soon. D.
This started happening after the recent patches from Microsoft.
It happens on 2 machines (both 32 & 64 bit) that backup was scheduled and working weekly for months.
This is one error message that looks suspicious:
The backup was not successful. The error is: Windows Backup failed to write the file: '<backup location>\WindowsImageBackup\<Computer Name>\MediaId'. (0x80780122).
Also, this:
The backup operation that started at '2010-10-05T04:27:33.656390900Z' has failed with following error code '2155348258' (Windows Backup failed to write the file: '<backup location>\WindowsImageBackup\<Computer Name>\MediaId'.).
Please review the event details for a solution, and then rerun the backup operation once the issue is resolved.
Finally, an error message that is not correct. User 'Fred' has read/write privs to the entire drive. I wrote files to each directory and erased them to make certain:
The backup operation that started at '2010-10-05T04:27:33.656390900Z' has failed because the remote shared folder '\\DISKSTATION\Users\Fred-PC' that you are using for a backup storage location is not writeable. Please make sure
user 'Fred' has write permissions for this location, and then rerun the backup operation.
Again, this just started happening after both machines were backing up happily for months.
Is it Synology?
If so, I'm afraid it could be a known issue, please refer to
http://forum.synology.com/enu/viewtopic.php?f=159&t=28521 . Please contact the Synology support, they could have a patch to resolve this problem.
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I have a machine running Windows 7 Home with a C drive of ~220 gb (120 of which are used) and a D drive of ~600 gb (90 of which are used). I'm trying to backup C onto D, but I keep getting error 0x8007000e, which means there was insufficient memory.
I don't really understand that; VSSadmin doesn't show any shadows anywhere, and D should have room to spare. Could it be trying to create a shadow copy of C on itself? If so, how can I get it to use D?
Just installed 64-bit Win 7. Everything works well except backup fails. The error is "Away Mode". Unlike Vista, not way to turn Away Mode off.
Suggestions? 3rd party utility? Trick? MSI board in HP desktop - now way to get to BIOS to turn off.
Maybe try this:
go to control panel >> power options
click on "change plan settings" for the plan you are using
click on "change advanced power settings"
scroll to the bottom to "multimedia settings" and expand it
under "when sharing media" select "allow computer to sleep"
Windows Backup fails with error "unable to write backup files to external drive Q:" message. The primary reason for the backup is multiple large company files in Quickbooks, hence the "Q" drive letter. I've checked other threads and nothing suggested there seems to be relevant to this issue.
It was working up to two weeks ago, running with an every day at 11PM schedule. The Q: drive is a 7 month old 3TB WD with 2.05TB free which tests out as healthy. All files can be accessed on the backup drive up until the date when the backups began to fail to complete.
HP EliteBook 840 G1 Laptop
Windows 7 Professional 64
Intel? Core? i5-4210U with Intel HD Graphics 4400 (1.7 GHz, up to 2.7 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)
8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 x 4 GB)
14" diagonal HD+ SVA anti-glare flat LED-backlit (1600 x 1900)
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If the backup drive Q: is formatted FAT32 instead of NTFS, then you would not be able to copy files larger then 4GB
Being a 3TB drive, it should be initialized as GPT instead of MBR. Any drive larger then 2.2TB must be initialized as GPT.
Run Check Disk on the Q: drive. Go to Start/Search and type CMD, Right click the CMD results and Run As Administrator. In the Elevated Command Prompt type the drive letter for the drive (eg) Q: and press enter. (eg) Q:\> at this prompt type chkdsk /F and press enter. Now type a Y for Yes to Unmount the drive. Check Disk will go through 3 stages.
I am plague with Vista Business update to SP2 with the error Code 80070002
I have performed all the "Get help with this error" suggestions. The System Update Readiness Tool has run and completed with no problem and I have tried installing SP2 from the stand alone download
1.Try reset the whole WU in aggresssive mode How do I reset Windows Update components?
2.Try install SP2 standalone version in safe mode
Recently I installed a fresh copy of win7 x64. All ServicePacks and updates Applied.
Scheduled Windows Backup kept failing with error 0x80070002 (The specified file was not found) and nothing helped (tried numerous things) until I found someone saying that putting a drive letter on the hidden boot partition on the system drive helped. And it did !!
Backup run just fine now - but why ??
Removing the driver letter makes the error occur again!
It seems to be somewhat related to the BitLocker driver when booting the machine. It fails validating the boot partition saying its not able to read partition \\?\Volume{....}
Kr. Staun
A fresh install doesn't create a "hidden boot partition"! Or are you referring to volume "system reserved"? That's not a hidden volume. It's a volume without a drive letter.Read other 3 answers
My RC of Windows 7 Ultimate Complete Backup failed with error 80780048. And Binging (not Googling) revealed this same error occurred in Vista during 2008 as mentioned in other forums on the web. It failed after several hours of backing up to my 500GB USB drive. To start I had 300GB free and only required 168GB for backup.
A couple of years ago, I used Windows Vista Ultimate to create an image backup. Then several months later I had a problem and had to do a restore, That failed. So from then on I used Norton Ghost 12.0. Well I gave Windows 7 Ultimate backup a try and this problem occurred.
Anyone else have a problem with this? Any fixes?
Quote: Originally Posted by delthibodeaux
My RC of Windows 7 Ultimate Complete Backup failed with error 80780048. And Binging (not Googling) revealed this same error occurred in Vista during 2008 as mentioned in other forums on the web. It failed after several hours of backing up to my 500GB USB drive. To start I had 300GB free and only required 168GB for backup.
A couple of years ago, I used Windows Vista Ultimate to create an image backup. Then several months later I had a problem and had to do a restore, That failed. So from then on I used Norton Ghost 12.0. Well I gave Windows 7 Ultimate backup a try and this problem occurred.
Anyone else have a problem with this? Any fixes?
First Hi and welcome to SF.
No solution for win backup here, but I had the same problem and I had a Ghost BU which also failed. Ghost failed because I had upgraded from ghost 12 to 14 and not made a new ghost 14 recovery disk. Im checking wwith Symantec abt that There has to be a better way. If you do get a solution PM me to let me know and I will Pm you if I find something
Keep asking questions someone here will have the answer
I am having an issue where my DVD/CD RW has a code 19 error in device manager. The drive still works as I used it to boot a Windows CD and run a startup repair to see if that found anything. I tried uninstalling the drive and then scanning and it failed to install the drive. I also tried uninstalling the drive and rebooting, but it wouldn't install. Any suggestions?
I fixed the issue by doing what this Microsoft Support Article said: The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that is running Windows VistaRead other 1 answers
I have a big problem here,
I have used my hard disk for 9month,
Yesterday when I watched movie on the half way,
My hard disk suddenly disfuntion,
And I thought my laptop problem due to always lagging so I restart my computer.
But after that I can't read my hard disk (WD)in my computer.
It can read in computer management there.
Ways I try:
1)I try to uninstall and reinstalled again,BUT it doesn't work.
2)I try to unchecked the hide folder and device at view.
3)I try to update the software BUT it still disfunction.
4)I try to use disk management and initialized it BUT there appeared CANNOT INITIALIZED Due to I/O device error.
Any solution for me ?
The most usual cause is that the Hard Drive is beginning to fail. Back up your stuff. Go to the website of the manufacturer and test the drive.Read other 8 answers
After failing twice, I read and followed the directions MS posts for this error code: (1) download and extract subinacl.exe and (2) create/run as admin the reset.cmd batch file, as instructed. Reset.cmd ran as expected. Additional attempt to install update failed with the same error. I have hidden the update for now.
Note: The parameters of this error do not fit. I am Admin and logging in as such. Also logged in using super administrator account. Firewall is not obstructing. Updates are set correctly. Also, please do not bother suggesting running SFC.exe.
The logs show the following problems...
The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:
The Trend Micro Client/Server Security Agent service failed to start due to the following error:
The system cannot find the file specified.
DiskKeeper appears to be causing registry problems on shutdown
Without the logs, that's as far as I can go.
Hello, My T470 is hanging when attempting to boot. It hangs on the "Lenovo" screen and then eventually enters "Boot Menu". I ran the lenovo diagnostics and it threw an error code: START TESTS 20181124T213405UTC START STORAGE_READ_TEST 20181124T213410UTC STOP STORAGE_READ_TEST FAILED 5 S STOP TESTS UHD020020-UN7W0I --- STORAGE FINAL_EXECUTION FINAL_RESULT_CODE U1THPBDV2-ZD1LE2 Does anyone know what this means? This is on an SSD. Any chance of data recovery? I have no idea where to find information on this error code and no idea how to contact lenovo for information/tech support (all contact pages just seem to be pointers to resources, these forums or order support). My machine is out of warranty (standard 1 year, purchased ~1.5 years ago) but I did buy with amex with plan that it would cover me for an extra year. Does anyone have experience with this process? What information I would need to get to have amex cover the repairs. Thanks!BenRead other answers
Here's what I've tried so far.
1.)Attempted to install the update manually.
2.)I've ran an sfc /scannow. It told me that it repaired some corrupted files.
3.) Tried the contents of the Software Distribution folder.
At least one other computer on my network was able to install this update successfully. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Can this error code be corrected so that I can download Vista update KB937287?
Hi, this might help you. I found it while searching google for your problem. http://forums.techarena.in/windows-update/674767.htmRegards,AdamRead other 1 answers
On an Asus laptop with Windows 8 preinstalled, I have secure boot on, AV off, but every time I try to install the update from the Windows Store I get as far as:
Getting the update ready
This App wasn't installed, - view details.
Something happened and the Windows 8.1 couldn't be installed. Please try again. Error code 0x800703f9
I've tried installing with nearly every non-windows process disabled, but that doesn't help. I've Googled the error number, but although I found instances of it (back to Vista), I couldn't find what the error was or anything helpful.
I've also experienced this issue. I know that on my system I managed to partially break the Windows bootloader and I've assumed that's the source of the problem, having tried a lot of other potential resolutions that haven't worked. I've tried repairing the bootloader without success so I think it's going to take a "refresh" or reinstall to solve. I don't have time to do that at the moment though so I can't confirm that that will work (I may not do it in the near term anyway because I don't trust it not to nuke the dual booting Linux partition on the same disk... which is how I managed to damage my bootloader in the first place :P)Read other 3 answers
I been trying to install update KB950125 but it keeps failing with error code 80070020.
I've tried disabling all non MS services, disabling my McAfee security centre, downloading the individual file for a single install all no luck.
I've also tried in safe mode but the installer won't run at all then.
Once windows update actually said it was successfully installed but the history said it failed and it was still on the list to install.
Any help will be very much appreciated!!
For about the past two months Windows update has failed to run. If I try to run it manually it just sits there spinning its wheels. It does not appear to end or produce an error code.
I have seen the message "could not check for updates automatically"
I've been to the MS site and downloaded both
and the third party
Repair-tool.exe by ParetolLogic
but none of these fix the problem.
Today I have run SURT as instructed and the output from sfc /scannow is attached.
Update is still refusing to do anything.
I see no attachments??Read other 9 answers
I used to run windows 8.1 x64 but I had to reformat because I thought that would've fixed my problems installing windows 10. When I tried to install windows 8.1 x64 again it failed and got the 0x80070570 error. I also tried windows 7 64bit and windows 10 64 bit but I got the same errors. 32-bit OS installs fine though. Of course all my attemptse were clean installs.Read other answers
Trying to upgrade an existing 1.6 ATA install to 1.7. Get Error code: 0x80070643.
I have tried both from Windows Update and a standalone installer. Same error both ways. Not seeing anything in the logs other than the same error code.
Any ideas?


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Choosing to invest in a TFSA or an RRSP, or both, is dependent on your circumstances and how you think about retirement. The strategy presented in this post recommends using the TFSA first and then the RRSP and presents the reasons why. More
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Estimating Savings Required for Retirement
A general rule is that you should be saving 10% of your salary for retirement. Because everyone's situation is different, how do you know if this is too much or not enough. How does your pension, CPP and OAS affect this number? The spreadsheet combines two of the most popular posts to help answer this question. More
Comparing Savings Spreadsheet with Lifetime Finances
A previous post provided a spreadsheet for estimating the savings required for retirement. When compared to using FinanceBase-Lifetime Finances which takes into account income taxes, for the example provided, Lifetime Finances requires less savings and has provides higher after retirement expenses for the same age when assets go to zero. More
Replacing GIS Payment Tables with Equations
The Canadian Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments for low income taxpayers is not easy to calculate because the oft-used 50% reduction from the yearly maximum for every dollar earned no longer holds for all income levels. The only data the Government of Canada provides are a number of tables that gives the GIS payment versus income ranges. To calculate the GIS payments in a spreadsheet and in applications, what is really required a set of equations. More
Comparing an Annuity to a RRIF or a LIF
If you have a defined contribution pension, when you retire you must convert it into either an annuity or a Life Income Fund. If you have an RRSP you must convert it to an annuity or a RRIF. What is best for you? This post and spreadsheet will help you evaluate your options. More
FinanceBase-Lifetime Finances, More Than a Retirement Calculator
If you want more than the simple retirement calculators that you can find online, explore the lifetime finances planner discussed in this post. It is feature-rich but is easy to use that uses your expenses, income and assets to provide a cash flow and asset movement from now until up to 45 years past retirement. Charts make it easy to see if you have shortfalls in any years and if your assets will last during your lifetime. You can make changes in any year and try various "what-ifs" to see the impact. More
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When to Take the CPP – What Is Involved?
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Nortel Pension Settlement – Deferred Pension
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My racing this year has exceeded my expectations! I have accomplished more that I thought I was capable of doing so I did not expect this race to be what it was. What is it you ask? The race that would test my mental and physical strength. I had not planned on racing again this year but when Nicole suggested that I come run this race with her of course I had a hard time saying no. I am glad that I did this race, it was fun to run with Nicole and I do love races. My life has been really crazy lately. We just moved and October is already the craziest month for me as a Mom, lots of birthdays and activities. My running has not suffered, I always seem to find time to fit it in, it keeps me sane. So what the heck happened yesterday? From the time I registered I just could not wrap my head around this race. I think that I have been so physically and mentally tired over the past month that the thought of racing hard was not appealing but I really thought that at race time I would be able to get my head in the game.
I got up at 4:45am after about 5 hours of sleep, not the greatest but that is usually how it is, right? Anyway I got all my stuff together and left to meet Nicole and then head down to Lebanon, Oregon. We had to make several potty stops but that is always better than having to stop in the race :) We got there with plenty of time to spare.
All smiles waiting for the bus to take us to the start line :) We picked up our packets, dropped our bags, did a little 1 mile warmup, decided we were overdressed, picked our bags back up, changed clothes, used the potty again, then we were standing at the start line :) I still was not feeling it, not a good sign. Still hopeful that once the race started that the adrenaline would kick in and I would love every mile.
Mile 1- Actually felt good and easy. I was hopeful that it would just get better.
6:49 pace (Maybe too fast but I figured I would atleast try and PR and if I was going to do that my average pace needed to be sub 6:40)
Mile 2-Still feeling pretty good but things were starting to roll. Toward the end of the mile, my legs were starting to ache a little. I started to worry a little.
6:51 pace
Mile 3- I really started to question what I was doing, it was getting harder to hold my pace and so I slowed a little.
6:56 pace
Mile 4-I remember Nicole told me that between miles 4-8 there was a small elevation gain. There were more rolling hills than I expected and the thought of 9 more miles seemed inpossible to me.
7:01 pace
When my watch beeped at 4 miles I came to a complete stop, I really did not want to go on. I was not going to quit but I wanted to sit down and have a time out. What the heck , who does that in a race? I guess I do.
Mile 5- I decided to keep on moving but it was still tough. I just kept plugging along. I thought about listening to my ipod but decided against it. (I wish I had!!) My tantrum cost me some time. :)
7:22 pace
Miles 6-8 All about digging deep, knew that if I could male it through the half way point that mentally this would give me a boost mentally. I was finally able to pass the one woman that I could see if front of me. That felt good :)
Mile 9- I felt good during this mile, I was starting to remember why I loved running :)
Mile 10-Only a 5K left :) I started passing some more guys and that was encouraging.
Mile 11-I needed a kick so I decided to plug in. Why did I not turn my music on sooner? I usually do not listen to my ipod during races but I needed it! Nothing a little "Push It" can't fix :)
Mile 12 & 13 were tough but I knew I was almost done and I was passing a few more guys :) I could see the finish area and I had a little bit left in the tank. I crossed the finish line and they announced my name and that I was 3rd female. I was happy about that!
1:31:53 3rd female, 1st in my age group
As soon as I got my medal, I knew that Nicole was not far behind me and I started to jog so that I could cheer her on. Sure enough I saw her coming. I yelled for her to push it. She was flying, that girl has a fierce kick!
After the race :) Do you like my halloween arm warmers?
This was an awesome race, especially for it's first year. They had quite the spread of goodies after the race and great door prizes and gift baskets for the top three finishers.
Nicole and I both took 1st in our age groups and got these lovely glasses
I have had plenty of time to think about this race and while initially I was not happy that I had such a hard time it has made me realize that I needed this race. It has made me realize I am not superwoman, I can not be on everyday and that is okay. We all have runs where things just feel hard and sometimes it happens on race day! I am happy with my time, it was not my fastest half but I fought harder for this one than any other that I have run. I am happy that I did not give up, and believe me I wanted to.


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4Darfur Awareness Concert
March 10, 2009 Leave a comment
Hi everyone,
Stacy Suh of Troy High School is organizing a concert to benefit Darfur this Saturday, March 14th. This event is in collaboration with Amnesty International. Below is a message from her.
4 Darfur is a benefit concert for the victims of the Darfur crisis, featuring bands: Green, Lon Chaney, Transcend, Basic and Blackout 101. The concert aims to raise awareness about the violence and mass killings that rage on in Darfur, as well as to raise funds to aid victims and support Amnesty International's campaign to end the Darfur crisis.
Aside from great music, there will be other entertainments, such as henna painting and face painting.
On March 14, from 3 to 7 PM at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church in Costa Mesa, join us at the 4 Darfur Concert for a night of relaxation and activism. Let us unite together for the common cause.
For online ticket purchase and for more information, visit the website: http://www.aiusaoc.org/common/darfur_concert.html
Hope to see you there!
– Stacy Suh


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Outlander is the story of Claire Randall, a married WW2 nurse who is mysteriously transported to 1743. In this turbulent time, Claire is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, leading to a passionate romance between the two. Outlander follows Claire's struggle as she deals with her new life and love, while attempting to stay true to her former self.
Though Outlander seemed like a mushy romance set to the backdrop of 1700s Scotland, it turned out to be so much more. The show, which has an intriguing plot, also features beautiful cinematography and stellar performances. It takes a tried-and-tested formula and twists it in ways we could never imagine. If you only watch one new show this fall, let it be Outlander!
The Manhattan Project (what is the manhattan project?) is a topic that has been relatively untapped in mainstream cinema and television. So imagine our surprise when WGN picked up a show set against this backdrop. Though maths and science form the backdrop of the film, the main plot explores emotions and the feeling of being imprisoned.
What we love about Manhattan is that it perfectly blends fact and fiction. Additionally, the show maintains a sense of urgency without ever getting too chaotic to remain enjoyable. Combine this with the remarkable acting and the New Mexico landscape and you have a show that is reminiscent of Breaking Bad. Which is obviously a good thing.
The Knick
The Knick follows the employees at Knickerbocker Hospital in New York, at the turn of the twentieth century. It chronicles their lives, as they attempt to shape modern medicine into what it currently is. Unsurprisingly, this show isn't for the faint of heart. Featuring gory visuals of surgery, combined with the medical experimentation that was common back then, the show does tend to get a little graphic.
However, it isn't a show you can miss if you enjoy period pieces or procedural dramas. After all, it's been a while since a show captured the steampunk vibe so accurately. Though most shows and films in the genre tend to go overboard, The Knick keeps viewers on the edge of their seats without overdoing it.
Z Nation
When Z Nation was announced, there seemed only two possibilities. The show could either go down the same path as other recent zombie films or it could break the mold. Unfortunately for us, it was the former.
Z Nation follows a group of local heroes as they set out to rescue the lone survivor of a zombie plague. The fact that we've already seen this story before is worsened only by the realization that it contains every single zombie trope. Stilted dialogue, forced action, lack of character development and terrible acting. These are just a few of the show's best features!
The Lottery
The Lottery is set in an alternate universe where women no longer have children. However, everything changes when 100 embryos are miraculously fertilized. This is when a government agency holds a lottery to decide which women will be the surrogates.
In theory, The Lottery seemed like a good idea. But this idea was poorly executed, resulting in a sub-par TV show that's more grating than it is entertaining. Bad acting, plot holes and a mediocre premise all make the show a giant disappointment. Moreover, the science-fiction show gets most of the science wrong. And you don't have to be a scientist to figure that out.
The quest for immortality has been the subject of many TV shows. Intruders follows the same basic premise, with a bit of a twist. The show is about a secret society, the members of which pursue immortality by inhabiting others' bodies.
Sounds interesting? It isn't. Intruders, which features notable performances, was brought down by its writing and pacing. Just the pilot made it obvious that this is a show that would drag on for much longer than anyone wanted it to. Add emotional manipulation and a lack of continuity to the mix and you have a show that you needn't waste time on!


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The 49ers have a slogan, stolen from so many other teams before them, that they like to use in public discussions of the team's rebuild, which is now in its third year:
"Brick by brick".
Roll your eyes if you must (I know I have) but that slogan seems prescient. The foundation for success was set in the first two years, but now the bricks are stacking into something impressive. The Niners are the only undefeated team in the NFC through seven weeks.
But by adding another brick — wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, acquired via trade Tuesday — head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch might have a structure of a legitimate, bonafide Super Bowl contender.
They made the move they needed to make, shoring up arguably the most questionable position on the roster ahead of what will be a fascinating final 10 weeks of the season and a probable playoff run.
The Niners are going for it.
But they're doing it intelligently.
Because as much as landing Sanders helps the Niners this season, they didn't jeopardize the integrity of the building in the process of acquiring him.
Sanders isn't an elite, No. 1 option wide receiver — he's not the A.J. Green or Julio Jones that starry-eyed Niners fans clamored for — but he's a dependable pass catcher and blocker who will undoubtedly help elevate San Francisco's offense. He's significantly better than Jordan Matthews, more reliable on the field than Marquise Goodwin, and more experienced than the coterie of young receivers Jimmy Garoppolo has thrown to this year.
If Sanders can play (he's coming off an Achilles injury) he might not win the 49ers any more games, but he might prevent them from losing one. Competence is extremely valuable in the NFL.
It apparently wasn't all that valuable to the Broncos, though. The Niners traded two 2020 picks — third and fourth-round picks — to Denver in exchange for the veteran wideout and a 2020 fifth-round pick.
The Niners' draft picks will undoubtedly be late in each round. The Broncos' might be exceptionally high. Effectively, the Niners landed a rock-solid receiver for a third-round pick and a few more minutes of waiting on Day 3 of the draft.
We don't even need Sanders to play to grade this trade — this is a low-risk, high-reward move for San Francisco and a great example of a team trading from a position of power.
Remember: Desperate teams make splashy trades. Good teams make deft ones. The Niners' move Tuesday clearly falls in the latter camp.
And if you need any validation of that, look at what the Patriots, the NFL's gold standard, did Tuesday. Bill Belichick traded a second-round pick to Atlanta in exchange for Mohammed Sanu, another highly competent receiver who was on the 49ers' radar before New England landed him.
The Sanu trade is the kind of slick, under-the-radar deal that Belichick makes all the time. And I'd say that he's a good guy to emulate — every year, it seems, his team ends up in the Super Bowl.
There's value in draft picks — both the Niners and Patriots can attest to that — but there's a ton of risk in them, too.
A 2020 third-round pick isn't going to help you in this year's playoffs and more likely than not, it won't help you much in the next two seasons, either.
And when an opportunity to win a championship is available, it must be taken.
The Patriots live have lived inside that window of opportunity every day for two decades and they have given the whole league a blueprint for how to handle their business.
But in trading for Sanders, the upstart Niners followed that blueprint and, in turn, told the rest of the league that they believe their Super Bowl window is open right now.
Kerr is 100 percent right on Thompson
Here's the full clip of Steve Kerr speaking on Klay Thompson, saying it's "unlikely" Klay will return this season pic.twitter.com/5Hv7WF1Odd
— Logan Murdock (@loganmmurdock) October 22, 2019
Steve Kerr told NBC Sports Bay Area this week that he expects guard Klay Thompson to miss the entire season.
That comment rattled some Warriors fans and folks around the league.
But as Kerr noted in his follow-up comments Tuesday, the freak-out was ridiculous.
Thompson tore his ACL in the NBA Finals and he had surgery in July. To expect him to return to the Warriors' lineup at all this season is wishful thinking.
Now, it might come to pass — Thompson has a near-superhuman healing ability and I saw him participating in shooting drills at practice Tuesday (most of his shots, unsurprisingly, were short). But as Kerr noted, ACL injuries are typically one-year injuries.
After the All-Star break — the false window that had been created for Thompson's return — is not even close to the one-year mark of Thompson's injury.
Now, if you ask me my gut feeling on the situation, I'd say that Thompson returns in March and is a huge factor for the Warriors. But I am not a doctor, nor is my gut.
The Warriors will play Thompson when he is ready. If any team in the NBA is going to play it safe with injuries, it's Golden State — even if the team is fighting for a playoff spot late in the year.
In the meantime, there's no downside in conservative thinking.
Revisiting a blockbuster
Who would you rather have right now, Mitchell Trubisky or Solomon Thomas?
Chicago fans should legitimately be asking that question right now.
It's a crude break-down: Obviously, the blockbuster swap between the Bears and Niners during the 2017 NFL Draft wasn't that straightforward, but it's still an interesting thought exercise.
Over the last two seasons, there was no question that the Bears had come out on top of the deal — Trubisky was developing into something for a good Bears team and I thought he was nails in crunch time of last year's playoff loss to the Eagles.
But Chicagoans are turning against the quarterback in droves after a woeful performance against the Saints Sunday — part of a larger trend this season — and that, juxtaposed with Patrick Mahomes (pick No. 10 in that draft) and Deshawn Watson (pick No. 12) turning into two of the best players in the NFL has the city's marinara sauce boiling.
Meanwhile Thomas, who was a total bust through two seasons, has been pretty solid as a situational pass rusher at defensive tackle, the position he was best at in college.
It's not massive, but it's value — one that should salvage his reputation with Niners fans.
Would the Bears prefer to have a decent pass rusher than a bad quarterback right now? They might.
So while it's probably a lose-lose when it's all said and done, the arrow is pointing San Francisco's way at the moment. That's a nice change.
Then again, what arrow isn't pointing the Niners' way?


text: tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676281777712743322.post1636963343735910179..comments2020-05-03T23:48:34.851-07:00Comments on Karen Carpenter Avenue: Randy Schmidt: An Interview with a SuperFanAnonymoushttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676281777712743322.post-17509200284576114162013-01-21T20:41:10.493-08:002013-01-21T20:41:10.493-08:00Thank you for this interview, Rick Henry, and your...Thank you for this interview, Rick Henry, and your book, Little Girl Blue, Randy Schmidt. I've read it three times and it seems like a book I'll go on reading over and over just for pleasure. I enjoy especially the insights into Karen from her friends Frenda (Leffler) Franklin and Karen Ramone, such faithful and insightful friends who were there for her over and over again. I get a warm feeling that Karen had support and love in her worst moments when there was nobody else.Karlhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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Health Mailbox
Columnist Tara Parker-Pope answers readers' questions
Q: My mother has developed the "dowager's hump" and was curious if there are any specific exercises that can slow down the curvature of the back.
A: Hyperkyphosis often called "dowager's hump" is a condition in which the spine begins to curve forward with aging, ultimately leaving the person shorter, stooped forward and with a hump-like appearance. About half the people with hyperkyphosis have spinal fractures, but the remaining half develop the condition for other reasons. It's unclear why it happens, but it may be muscle...
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From Augie's Journal of Natural Food and Health:
Daily Archives: December 18, 2011
Raw milk marketing tool in progress
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Behind the plague of eating disorders
From Raine Saunders, on Agriculture Society:
"Most people know someone with an eating disorder. In the 1980s we saw an enormous surge of teenage girls described as having bulimia (binging and purging) and anorexia nervosa (starving oneself to death) in order to keep from being overweight.
But, eating disorders are much more common than people think. Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride talks about these issues in her book Gut and Psychology Syndrome, and describes them as being much more than psychological issues (as have been diagnosed and named by the branch of medicine known as psychiatrics) but nutritional deficiencies which affect overall health, including the mental state of the individual. Continue reading
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Grey Bruce Health Unit still mulling what to do about further charges in Michael Schmidt raw milk case
From Tracey Richardson in the Owen Sound Sun Times:
"The Grey Bruce Health Unit has yet to decide if it will bring new charges against Durham area dairy farmer Michael Schmidt, but medical officer of health Dr. Hazel Lynn promises the matter will not be dropped.
On Oct. 13, Schmidt allegedly distributed unpasteurized milk at a public rally outside the health unit office in Owen Sound. That followed a September Ontario Court of Justice ruling that upheld several charges against Schmidt, brought by the province in 2006, related to the production and distribution of raw milk.
In November, Schmidt was fined $9,150 and placed on probation for a year. He has publicly declared that he will not pay the fine. Continue reading
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