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A/N: This fic goes along with the song Let It Die by Feist. I've always found it to be inspiring, but I had to wait for a storyline that seemed perfect for it. Just to let you know, there is a very slight spoiler in this, but, if you blink, you'll miss it. Most of it is just conjecture. Thanks and enjoy!
Let It Die – A One Shot
Let it die and get out of my mind
We don't see eye to eye or hear ear to ear
Don't you wish that we could forget that kiss?
And see this for what it is – that we're not in love
"Hey Sweetie," Doctor Kelly Lee greeted her patient and good friend as they met outside of her office, "how have you been?"
"Which answer do you want?"
The OB-GYN looked at her closely. "The true one, why do you even ask?"
"Because there are two versions," Elizabeth responded, smiling fleetingly, but the effort never fully reached her eyes. "There's the one I tell my friends and family to reassure and comfort them, and there's the one I tell myself when I look in the mirror every morning."
"Come inside," the physician politely directed, holding the door open while her patient walked through the threshold. Once they were alone where no prying eyes could see them and no curious listeners could overhear their conversation, the young, Asian woman turned to the young mother before her. "Elizabeth, anything you say to me stays between us, no exceptions, so, if you feel as though you need to talk to someone, I'm here for you as both your doctor and your friend. Now, tell me, please, how are you really doing?"
"Physically, I'm fine. My body has healed from the surgery, I'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight, and I feel healthy."
"But," Kelly urged her on.
"But emotionally," the blue eyed brunette lamented, laughing self-deprecatingly at herself while wiping away her tears before they could fall down her face, "I'm a mess."
"Why don't you go and change, and, while I'm examining you, we'll talk."
Elizabeth simply nodded as she moved into the bathroom. Several minutes later, she reemerged, thin hospital gown on and composure intact. "Sorry about before," he hastily apologized. "I think my hormones are still a little confused. I seem to cry about everything, even Cam's cartoons made me bawl last night."
"That's understandable," the doctor sympathized, smiling reassuringly at her patient, "especially considering what you've been through since Jake was born." Pausing briefly, she helped the other woman get situated on the exam chair. "How did Lucky react?"
"To what?"
"To your crying during your son's cartoons?"
"Oh, Lucky wasn't home," the young mother of two answered. "He was at work."
"Well, what about some of the other times you've become emotional with little or no provocation," the physician pressed. "Is he understanding? Does he console and support you?"
The nurse's brow furrowed in thought. "I guess so," she spoke slowly as she contemplated both the question and her response, "but we haven't actually spent a lot of time together recently. Things have been…tense."
"Stressful situations sometimes put a strain on a relationship," Kelly offered as explanation. "It makes sense that, with the kidnapping, the two of you still haven't found your post-birth parenting routine. It'll happen; just give it time, and this," she motioned between them, symbolizing the exam, "should help."
Unsure of what her friend meant, Elizabeth's face scrunched up in question. "What do you mean?"
"Well, you and Lucky have been married since March, and you still haven't made love. I know that there is more to a marriage than sex," the Asian OB-GYN admitted, albeit slightly hesitantly, "but being intimate with your husband again should help improve your relationship."
"I'm not going to use sex as a Band-Aid. I'm sure Lucky would like to, but I'm not ready."
Quirking her eyebrow at the brunette, Doctor Lee queried, "low sex drive? You know, if it remains a problem, I can look into prescribing you something to help with that."
"My libido is fine," the mother of two snapped testily. "It's my marriage that needs all the help it can get."
"Elizabeth," the physician's kind, dark eyes looked up to meet her patient's watery ones, "is this what was bothering you earlier, what you dismissed as your hormones wrecking habit upon your emotions?"
"Alright, I'm going to say this again," Kelly announced, standing up from her stool and taking off her plastic gloves. "You can talk to me if you need someone to listen. Trust me, these walls are soundproof. I've tested them a few times myself," she revealed with a mischievous wiggle of her thin, sculpted eyebrows, "and, let me tell you, those hunky interns can scream."
"Please tell me that you haven't had sex on this exam chair," the blue eyed nurse cringed. Despite her words, she couldn't help but smile.
"Now that's what I want to see from all my patients who are young, new mothers," the OB-GYN commented upon the other woman's grin. "It's been a while since I've seen you happy."
"That's because it's been a while since I felt that way," Elizabeth revealed. "I don't know, Kelly," she sighed, running a hand through her thick, chestnut locks, "between everything that happened last summer, then the hostage situation, my health issues after giving birth, and Jake's kidnapping, it feels as if I haven't had a moment to actually breathe in a long time."
"And where does your marriage and Lucky fit into that," Dr. Lee questioned.
"They're the two things that are suffocating me the most."
"How do you mean, Sweetie?"
"During the kidnapping," the wife and mother admitted through her tears, sniffling slightly as she tried to regain her poise and self-control, "Lucky blamed me for Jake being taken."
"I'm sure that was his fear and grief talking," the young Asian attempted to reassure her friend. "Your husband loves you; he wouldn't really hold you responsible for something you had no control over."
"But it's not just that," Elizabeth continued as if she hadn't heard her doctor's response. "He not only blamed me for the kidnapping, but he also questioned by abilities as a mother. Since Jake's been born, he's become possessive and controlling, telling me where I can and can't go, trying to pick and choose my friends for me. He's jealous and overbearing, even rude to people if they show interest in Jake, like he doesn't want anyone else to spend time with him."
"You know," Kelly suggested, "sometimes fathers have just as hard of a time adjusting to parenthood as mothers do. There are support groups he could check out if you think he'd be willing to. As for how he's treating you, the only thing I can think of is that maybe he's projecting his own self-doubt and insecurities onto you. After everything he put you through last summer, he has to be apprehensive about hurting you again and ruining your relationship for a second time."
"Well, he's doing a pretty good job of it without even trying," the young nurse commented, shrugging her shoulders out of helplessness.
"Okay, this is what I know – the good news is that, just like you predicted, you're 100 healthy. There are no lasting repercussions from your ruptured placenta and surgery, so you should be able to have more children without complications. Now about your marriage, all I can tell you is to talk to Lucky, tell him how you're feeling, how his actions are hurting your relationship. However, I think it's more important that you put you and your children first. Everything else, if it's meant to be, will fall into place. You'll see."
"Thanks, Kelly," the blue eyed brunette smiled up at her friend.
"You're welcome. Now," the physical stated as she made several notations on her chart, "go and get dressed. While you're changing, I'm going to schedule your next appointment. How does two weeks from today, same time sound?"
"That's fine."
"Alright, and, when we meet again, we'll reevaluate your status. As for now," the Asian doctor looked up and smirked at her patient, "you need to keep abstaining from all sexual activity."
After sharing an appreciative look, the two women went their separate ways, Kelly, confident that she made the right decision to put her friendship with the young mother ahead of her professional responsibilities, to prepare for her next appointment and Elizabeth, thankful that she had such a compassionate, sympathetic support group at her place of work, to change and leave.
The saddest part of a broken heart
Isn't the ending as much as the start
As she entered her grandmother's house that afternoon, Elizabeth found herself thinking back to days long passed, days when she still lived with Audrey, a timid, fearful teenager who had her innocence stolen from her and slowly pieced back together by a sweet boy with a generous heart. His kind words, his simple, beautiful gestures of friendship, and his ability to make her feel safe again made her fall in love with him. Then, he was Lucky, her Lucky, and, at the naïve age of seventeen, she thought she would love him forever, but, after more than eight years later, she found herself wondering what her life would have been like without her "Permanent Lock." The thought was frightening liberating and definitely appealing.
Shaking her head to dismiss the idea, she passed through the living room and into the kitchen, searching for her children. A wise man had once warned her about how worrying over the 'what ifs' would never do her any good, and she knew he was right. She couldn't lose herself in the past, and she couldn't hide away from the present by wishing for something that wasn't. Here, today, in that very minute, she had two beautiful little boys who needed her to take care of and love them, and she needed to do that for herself, too. Hearing Cameron's laughter floating through the open back window only served to reinforce her commitment to her sons.
"Hey, Gram," she announced as she passed through the back door and into the yard.
"Elizabeth, dear," Audrey returned with a warm smile. "I didn't expect you this soon. The boys and I have just started to play, and we haven't even had our cookies and milk yet, have we, Cam?"
The young mother turned to look at her son who shook his head negatively to answer his great-grandmother, never once taking his attention off of the toys he was playing with in the sandbox. The sight of his contentedness brought a sense of calm to her. "Well, we can stay a little while longer and keep you company. I have some errands to run later before we head home, but our afternoon is free." Motioning towards one of the lawn chairs, she asked, "why don't you sit, Gram, while I give Jake his bottle?"
"This will work out perfectly," the older woman responded, quite pleased with the development, "because I've been meaning to talk to you about something for a while now."
"What is it? Nothing's wrong, right?"
"Well," Audrey hedged, folding her hands in her lap and averting her gaze away from her granddaughter's, "nothing's wrong per say."
Suddenly nervous, the blue eyed brunette urged the other woman to speak. "Whatever it is, I'd rather you just tell me the truth and get it over with."
Before the older woman could say anything, Jake, sensing his mother's discomfort, started to fuss, and she watched the infant and his mother as she comforted him while starting to speak. "I'm worried about you, sweetheart."
"About me," Elizabeth questioned. "Why, Gram?"
"You see, two nights ago I ran into your wonderful husband at Kelly's…."
"Oh, you see, that's funny, because the last I knew," the mother of two interrupted, "my wonderful husband was a cop, so unless the station has taken up temporary quarters at Kelly's, Lucky shouldn't have been there, because he told me he was working late that night."
"Really, dear," Audrey chastised, "I'd think you'd have more faith in your husband than that. I'm sure that he was only there on his break or that he was simply passing through while on duty to pick up a cup of coffee, but that's beside the point." The older woman ignored her granddaughter's rolling eyes. "I'm not worried about Lucky; he's not the one whose behavior has been somewhat suspect lately."
"Suspect," Elizabeth repeated. "If you want to accuse me of something, why don't you just come right out and say it."
"Fine, if you want candor, you'll have it. Lucky and I," the elderly nurse started reproachfully, "are worried about your relationship with Jason Morgan."
"I can't believe this is happening again," the brunette exclaimed impatiently, standing up from her chair and pacing the length of the patio. "How many times do I have to say it, Gram? Jason is my friend, and he has been there for both me and my children more times than I can even count. There's nothing that you or Lucky will ever be able to say to make me stop being his friend."
"Elizabeth, the man was just released from jail after jumping bail while he was fighting murder charges. He is a known hit man, a racketeer, and he has put your life in danger numerous times. This is exactly why we're concerned for you, dear," Audrey explained, motioning towards the younger woman's emotional reaction. "You are not acting responsibly towards your children and putting their needs ahead of your own."
"Oh, so now you, too, are going to tell me that I'm a bad mother. That's just great, Gram. Thanks for the support."
"Stop it," the older woman snapped, climbing out of her chair and standing at her full height to look down upon her granddaughter. "Don't put words in my mouth. It was one thing for you to associate with a mobster when you were single, but you have two, impressionable sons now, not to mention a husband who is a cop. Do you not care how your relationship with Jason Morgan affects his career? Are you that selfish?"
"It's not as if I've living with Jason, Gram, or meeting him for lunch every other day. If we see each other in the park, we stop, say hello, and talk for a few minutes. If he's in the coffee house when I drop in for a latte, I let him hold Jake and we catch up while I'm waiting for my order to be filled. We're not doing anything wrong, so excuse me for being polite to someone who has always been there for me when I needed him. You know," the mother of two retorted sharply, "I'd think you'd show a little bit more gratitude towards the man who not only saved my life but who also saved the life of your great-grandson not once, not twice, but three times. Is Jason perfect, of course not, but he's never done anything to you, and I'm sick and tired of having to defend my friendship with him to you, to Lucky, and to everyone else in his incredibly judgmental and hypocritical town. No one can tell me who I can spend my time with."
"And what about your sons' time," Audrey inquired. "Your husband told me that he expressed to you his request that you keep Jake away from Mr. Morgan, but, apparently, you have no respect for his wishes, only your own."
She couldn't help it; she laughed. Shaking her head in disbelief, Elizabeth regarded the older woman in front of her. "Do you know what I find funny, Grandmother? A year ago at this time, Lucky was addicted to pills and sleeping with the Police Commissioner's, his boss's, daughter, but no one around here seems to remember that. You and everyone else have seemingly forgiven him for every single thing he did to hurt both me and my children."
"He's not the only one who's made a mistake before. I do believe you've made your fair share as well. Don't forget your behavior when you first came to town, your relationships with Zander, Jason, and Ric, but we've forgiven you for those, too, dear, just like we forgave Lucky."
Choking back her sobs, the younger woman refused to cry. "Well, at least I now know what you really think of me. That's always a good thing, right? We're going now," she announced, moving across the lawn to gather up her eldest son. "Thank you for watching the boys, Gram, but, like I said, I have some errands to run."
"Elizabeth," Audrey started, but she was quickly interrupted.
"No," the mother of two snapped, spinning around to glare at her grandmother. "I don't want to hear another word of what you have to say. You've made your point and opinion of me perfectly clear, and I don't have the time, the patience, nor the strength to stay here and fight with you any longer. However, before I go, I have one thing I want to say to you. Don't you find it interesting how my wonderful husband is so concerned about only one of my boys? He adamantly ordered me to keep Jake away from Jason, but never once did he say anything about Cameron spending time with him. Think about that, and then maybe the next time you feel like lecturing someone on their parenting skills, you'll consider criticizing Lucky for favoring his biological son over the bastard child he's been forced to raise because he married me."
For once in her life, Audrey Hardy was speechless, and it brought a satisfied smirk to Elizabeth's face to know that she had finally accomplished the seemingly impossible – she had stood up to her grandmother and had won the battle with both logic and morality on her side. And, oh, did victory taste sweet.
It was hard to tell just how I felt
To not recognize myself. I started to fade away
And after all it won't take long to fall in love
Now I know what I don't want
I learned that with you
After picking up her dry cleaning, getting the oil changed in her car, and going grocery shopping, Elizabeth had not been in the mood to cook dinner. So, because it was just going to be her and the boys that night, she had decided to treat herself and Cam to some home cooked Kelly's goodness. Besides, between her appointment with Dr. Lee that morning and her not-so-pleasant chat with her grandmother that afternoon, she had needed a relaxing evening. Unfortunately, her children were not cooperating. Jake was fussy, refusing to take his bottle or remain seated while they were eating at the diner. Instead, she had to pace the few feet of open aisle by their table while watching Cameron and trying to scarf down as much of her own meal as possible. Cameron, too, was in a mood, complaining about his food, throwing temper-tantrums when he couldn't have his dessert first, and acting jealous of his younger brother by claiming he wanted held, too. She was about to just give up, to ask Mike to pack their food in a box to take home, when her knight in shining…leather walked through the door, his mere presence bringing a sense of calm to her frazzled nerves.
"Hey," Jason greeted her with a small smile. "You look like you could use some help. Can I," he asked, motioning towards the spare chair at their table.
"Yes, please," she insisted, sitting down with him and placing Jake in his arms so she could focus upon feeding herself and her oldest son. "At this point, I'm in no position to turn down any assistance. Five more minutes and I think we might have ruined Kelly's reputation permanently."
"Mike's used to it," he dismissed with a shrug of his shoulders. "You get Michael, Kristina, and Morgan all in here at the same time, and they make Cam look almost angelic, and that's even before you figure in their parents' behavior."
"I never thought I'd see the day," Elizabeth teased him, "Jason Morgan cracking a joke at Sonny Corinthos' expense and all to make me feel better about my skills as a mother." Quietly, she added, "it's a nice change of pace."
Not hearing her, he asked, "what was that?"
"It was nothing. Forget it."
"Don't do that, Elizabeth," Jason chastised her, "not with me. You know that you can tell me anything."
"I know I can," she reassured him, placing her hand on his before realizing what she had done. Hastily withdrawing it, she continued, "I just….this is the first enjoyable moment I've had all day, and I don't want to ruin it by talking about something that will only upset me. So, how about you do me a favor and let me off the hook for the night. The next time we run into each other, we can talk about it then, okay?" He nodded to show his agreement. "Besides," she quipped, smiling up at him, "this definitely feels like a dock's conversation to me."
"Alright, you get a reprieve," Jason conceded, "but this is not over."
"I never for one moment believed it would be. You know," Elizabeth mused, putting her fork down and resting her chin on her hands while observing him, "has anyone ever told you you're like a dog with a bone?"
"No, I don't think so."
"Well, you are."
Quirking his eyebrows at her, he questioned, "and should I take that as a compliment or an insult?"
She shrugged. "That would depend upon my mood."
Jason simply shook his head in amusement. Changing the subject, he asked, "so, where's Lucky? After everything that happened, I didn't think he'd let you or the boys out of his sight."
"Well, that's just one example of how the two of you are different," she responded, the animosity she felt towards her husband finding its way into her tone. "While you're here helping me with my children, my husband is off with his brother chasing after another family vendetta, except this time, instead of it being against Helena Cassadine, he and Nikolas are going up against Jerry Jacks who, apparently, contrary to the initial set of lies I was told, is James Craig." His face showed displeasure, even anger, but it didn't display surprise. Reading his expression, Elizabeth surmised, "I take it you already knew about this."
"Yeah, I've known for a while."
"So then you know about the leverage Jerry is holding over Emily," she realized. Laughing to herself, she continued, "of course you do, because, otherwise, he would have already been taken care of."
Astonishing her, Jason didn't censure her for asking questions about the business, and he actually answered her inquires. "We have people trying to find a way for Emily to get out of the incriminating papers, but, so far, they haven't found anything, but, Elizabeth," he warned, "Lucky should not be getting involved in this. Jerry won't care that he's a husband or a father. Anyone is expendable to him."
"I'm perfectly clear on that. Trust me, after the hostage situation, I wouldn't put anything past James Craig….Jerry Jacks, whatever he's calling himself these days. As for Lucky," she complained apathetically, "he doesn't listen to anything I have to say. It used to be that he lived in his father's shadow and felt that he had to prove to everyone that he was worthy of being Luke Spencer's son, and, now, he's in some one-sided, ridiculous competition with you, wanting to verify to himself that he's just as capable of taking care of his family as you are. I have to tell you, it's pretty exhausting putting up with all his insecurities, the major chip on his shoulder, and his inability to stand on his own without needing someone there to prop up his overly sensitive ego."
"Elizabeth," Jason started, unsure of what to say and feeling slightly uncomfortable with both her harsh words towards her husband and the tone in which she said them. It wasn't as if he had never thought them himself before, but he had never expected to hear them from her.
"Listen to me though," she laughed wryly, rolling her eyes. "You probably came in here to grab a cup of black coffee to go, and, instead, got roped into helping me, once again, take care of my kids."
"It's not a problem," he assured her. "You know that I like helping you, and spending time with you, Jake, and Cam is never a hardship for me."
"Well, thank you, but we should let you get back to whatever it is you were doing before we took advantage of your incredible childcare skills. It's getting late, I still need to give the boys their baths before bedtime, and there is a pile of laundry the size of Rhode Island waiting for me back at home." Taking Jake from his arms, she put him in his stroller, buckling him in, before taking hold of Cameron's hand. "It was nice seeing you. Talking to you finally made a few things crystal clear for me."
"But I didn't do anything," he protested.
"You always say that," she mocked him, "and you're always wrong. Thanks again." As the three of them made their way out of the diner, waving to Jason, he simply stood there, watching them as they left, with a confused expression on his chiseled, tanned face. She would have given anything to stay and talk to him longer, to explain to him just exactly what he had helped her decide, but there was someone else she had to talk to first. After months of feeling lost in her own life, of not knowing who she was or what she wanted, Elizabeth had finally found some clarity in her existence, and it was past time she listened to herself and not to the rest of the town and did what was best for her and her children instead of what was best for a man who had not put her first in years, a man who had not put her first since they were seventeen.
The saddest part of a broken heart
Isn't the ending so much as the start
The tragedy starts from the very first spark
Losing your mind for the sake of your heart
It was late when he finally arrived home, later than she had been expecting him, but still Elizabeth waited up, a lone lamp on the desk illuminating the living room where she sat watching the clock and preparing what she wanted to say.
"We need to talk," she announced before her husband could say anything else.
"Sure," he agreed readily. "Let me just go and check on Jake first."
"He's fine. I have the monitor on," she gestured towards it sitting on the coffee table. "He woke up an hour ago, I changed his diaper, fed him his bottle, and he immediately fell back to sleep. What we have to discuss can't wait."
"What's wrong," he immediately jumped to conclusions. "What happened with my son? What did you do, Elizabeth?"
"Nothing's wrong, both of my children are healthy and happy, and the only thing I did was come to some conclusions."
"About," he prompted.
Regarding her suspiciously, he pushed, "what about us?"
Sighing, she replied, "it's time, Lucky."
"Time for what?" His words were clipped, callous, and slightly panicked.
"It's time that we accept the truth that has been staring us in the face now for years. This….us, it's not working. It's time to let it die."
The saddest part of a broken heart
Isn't the ending so much as the start


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Just added a new gallery, comprising the period between fall 2014 and early this year HERE.
To be honest, I hadn't really envisioned those years as a self encompassing body of work. Because of the nature of group shows, it's niggled me that since producing Purgatorium , I'd been unable to invest my vision in quite the same way-that the work had felt somehow scattershot or constantly compromised and manicured to fit within the restrictions of an exhibitions chosen theme.
It only occurred to me very recently however, that looking at most of the paintings produced during my time at La Bodega gallery, seemed in retrospect as consistently composed as any of my former series.
This may have something to do with the environment I worked in. In fact I know it was, driving every day as I did beneath the Coronado bridge, emblazoning huge colorful murals, both in scale and historical reverence. One cannot be affected by the social injustice and cause of the Chicano community, especially when they embrace you as one of their own so readily. Lest we forget that this happened within the context of the soon to be leader of the free world, casting the entire population as rapists, drug dealers and murderers, or the doomsaying editorials within the self appointed SD 'art media', constantly warning of white gentrification.
My own conceit had me promulgate the piece La Noche Triste, with its towering Coyolxauhqu over the murderous Hernan Cortez, as fitting tribute for a proposed mural, before the council and trustees of Chicano park.
Naturally, I was turned down.
Oh, how my own Anglo Irish truculence shrivels now in light of my audacity.
Its within that framework then, that I now recognize that my world view had widened, gazing further as I was than the fluff in my naval. And that along with a stance that was more socially conscious, was an approach that contrived to marry my love of Otto Dix,Van Der Weyden and the brilliant primary colors of the Chicano murals themselves, and set them within alt historic and esoteric allusion. As close a relative as I will ever get to being Pop surreal, it was enough to finally gather the attentions of one of its former champions, Greg Escalante. (See Post Here)
And though I shall always be grateful for my time there, the two hour commute to the studio no longer being feasible or a welcome prospect, the work represents an evolution in my art that stands alone, but stands in solidarity with the spirit of those years.

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Charges dropped against Hinds County district attorney
AG's office arrested Smith in June
Attorney General Jim Hood filed papers Tuesday asking a special judge to drop criminal charges against Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith.
Judge James Bell approved the motion and dismissed charges against Smith, who was arrested in June by Hood's office on misdemeanor charges of improperly advising criminal defendants.
Smith argued that Hood should have sought an indictment before arresting him. The case has not gone before a grand jury.
Neither Hood nor Smith were immediately available for comment.
"The last thing the public needs is to go through a trial, and I have a DA removed from office, and have the Supreme Court say you should've preceded by indictment and to proceed all over again. So I think there's an air of caution on this," said Matt Steffey of the Mississippi College School of Law.
Jim Waide, Smith's attorney, said he expects Hood will take the case to the grand jury.


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We know how to clean the basil tree that contains medicinal properties. Learn about the benefits of drinking from basil leaves.
Because of its medicinal properties, basil has been used mostly since ancient times. As a result of health benefits, Tulsi is widely used in Ayurvedic medicines. And here we are explained about the benefits of drinking such basil tea.
Delay old age changes
After a long time drinking basil tea, the antioxidants present in the skin remove the liver cells in the skin and help rebuild new cells. So you should get youthful skin and drink the day basil tea.
Control of blood sugar levels
Diabetic tea helps a lot of basil tea. Because of these un-saturated fatty acids can lower blood sugar levels. So people with blood sugar levels are advised to drink this tea once a day.
Reduces digestive problems
Have other digestive problems, such as indigestion and constipation? But basil tea can be described as a miraculous medication. The basil tea that contains anti-inflammatory properties reduces all the digestive problems of the digestive tract.
Stones in the kidneys
Because the basil tea causes the body to detoxify, the kidneys can drink this tea. By drinking this teas on the day, kidney stones can quickly dissolve.


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Every time a new innovation enters the mainstream, pro and contra opinions always follow. It's just inevitable. And these viewpoints will merge into one giant ball and create some misconceptions.
The same thing has happened to FinTech. Ever since FinTech shook up the financial world, misconceptions about the sector has entered public thinking. We can't deny that FinTech is indeed disruptive and revolutionary, but is it truly going to destroy traditional financial institutions? We don't think so, thus we invite you to take a look at these four common myths and misconceptions about FinTech.
It Will Get Stuck in a Bubble and Burst
The concept of "bubbles" in markets was introduced during the "dot com" era, when growth and funding for startup websites were climbing steeply. The rise of FinTech has been compared to the dotcom bubble. And yet there are now more than 45 FinTech unicorns (each valued at more than $1 billion) worldwide. Five of them have gone public, proving that the industry is not going anywhere. Not only do the numbers speak for themselves, the FinTech industry has given the world new business models. For example, companies like StudentFunder enables access to education for students who can't find proper funding elsewhere.
FinTech is Not Secure
Just because FinTech is relatively new to the financial world, doesn't mean it's not secure. Yes, new technology is never completely safe from the possibility of cyberattacks, but FinTech is no more exposed to these threats than any other sector. Besides, any reliable FinTech company will have security and identity checks in place.
Only Talks About Lending and Payments
In the US, lending and payments dominate the FinTech industry by 80%. However, other areas like insurance, market provisioning, investment management, and capital raising are also making significant progress in FinTech. In fact, according to Venturebat.com, The World Economic reported that insurance is one of the biggest disruptors in FinTech, as advanced algorithms and computing power are changing the industry. There are also new financial management systems that are able to help people save money and time, boost credit scores, and detect fraud all in the same place. FinTech can also provide superior data analytics. Thereby the assumption that FinTech is a limited sector is simply false.
The Neverending Battle between FinTech and Banks
Conventional banks often feel threatened by FinTech, since FinTech is always seen as the "disruptive" one. But, actually, banks and FinTechs are getting along pretty well! In fact, fintech and banks are making collaborative progress for the financial industry. You see, fintech can often build products and services outside the compliance and regulatory frameworks banks face, but they often lack distribution capabilities. Also, because fintech is online-based, they can reach prospective client more widely and more quickly. Venturebeat even reported that according to CB Insights data, six major banks in the US have made strategic investments in more than 30 fintech companies since 2009! Well, enemies won't do such a thing, will they?
We hope some of the misconceptions toward fintech have cleared away. The world, including financial technology, is moving fast. Watching the journey and further innovations of fintech will be an exciting ride.


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Friday, May 1 is National College Decision Day. You've made your school selection! Congrats!… Now what? One of the next steps, now that you know where you'll be attending, is sitting down with a financial aid administrator at your college of choice. These meetings can be overwhelming, with all the new…Read More
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WASHINGTON -- The United States should immediately start looking for an alternative to replace the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository in Nevada, which cost an estimated $15 billion but was never completed, a presidential commission said Thursday.
In its final report, the 15-member Blue Ribbon Commission recommended immediate efforts to develop at least one geologic disposal facility for long-term handling of nuclear waste. Any effort to site a disposal facility must have community support, it said.
The report also suggested building regional storage sites that would be open for up to 100 years while officials seek to complete a permanent burial site.
The Yucca Mountain repository was planned to hold not only the nations spent fuel from nuclear power production, but also the high level radioactive waste and spent fuel left at Hanford from the past production of weapons plutonium. That includes the high level waste turned into a glass form for disposal at Hanford's $12.2 billion vitrification plant.
There were no surprises in the final report, said Gary Petersen, vice president of Hanford programs for the Tri-City Development Council.
It gives no path forward for Hanford waste, making Hanford the de facto repository for 90 percent of the nation's high-level radioactive defense waste, he said.
Under the policy of seeking consensus for a permanent repository, Hanford waste could remain at the nuclear reservation for generations, said Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., who is running for governor, in a statement.
He criticized the decision to eliminate consideration of Yucca Mountain as the permanent repository from the Blue Ribbon Commission discussion.
Yucca Mountain was picked by a process established by law, but "now the Blue Ribbon Commission suggests we just ignore the law and start all over?" said Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, who is running for governor as a Republican, in a statement. "That recommendation could set our country back at least 25 years."
"Instead of using a commission to punt this issue past the 2010 elections, this administration should have spent that time moving forward on Yucca Mountain and moving our nation closer to safe permanent storage for high-level defense waste and spent nuclear fuel," said Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Wash., in a statement.
The report also recommends that responsibility for the nation's nuclear waste management program be transferred to a new organization, independent of DOE, with a sole mission of assuring safe storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
In a move likely to stir opposition in Congress, the panel also recommends that money being paid by nuclear operators for long-term storage, including for spent fuel from the Columbia Generating Station near Richland, be set aside for that purpose, rather than counted against the federal budget deficit. About $750 million a year is paid into the Nuclear Waste Fund, which has a balance of about $25 billion.
The report also said the government must prepare for the eventual large-scale transportation of spent nuclear fuel from storage sites across the country to the new site -- or to interim storage facilities yet to be built.
While the panel was created before the nuclear crisis in Japan, commissioners said the massive earthquake and tsunami that damaged Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex last year added a sense of urgency to their work. The tsunami triggered the world's most serious nuclear disaster since Chernobyl in 1986.
In the wake of the crisis, "many Americans became newly aware of the presence of tens of thousands of tons of spent fuel at more than 70 nuclear power plant sites around this country -- and of the fact that the United States currently has no physical capacity to do anything with this spent fuel other than to continue to leave it at the sites where it was first generated," the report said.
The Obama administration's 2009 decision to halt work on the Yucca Mountain site was the latest sign that long-troubled U.S. policy on nuclear waste management now has reached an impasse, the report said. Allowing that impasse to continue is not an option, the report said.
"The need for a new strategy is urgent, not just to address these damages and costs but because this generation has a fundamental, ethical obligation to avoid burdening future generations with the entire task of finding a safe, permanent solution for managing hazardous nuclear materials they had no part in creating," the report said.
The panel, formally known as the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future, was created two years by President Obama to find new strategies for managing the nation's growing inventory of nuclear waste. The United States currently has more than 71,000 tons of spent nuclear fuel stored at about 75 operating and shutdown reactor sites around the country.
Congress designated Yucca Mountain, 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas, as the nation's nuclear repository over the objections of many local residents and officials, and a battle over the site has dragged on for three decades. The Obama administration canceled the Yucca project and cut off funding for it, leading to the creation of the blue-ribbon panel, which is co-chaired by former Rep. Lee Hamilton, D-Ind., and Brent Scowcroft, a former national security adviser under two Republican presidents.
It held a hearing in the Tri-Cities.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu called the report serious and thoughtful and said it represented "a critical step toward finding a sustainable approach to disposing used nuclear fuel and nuclear waste."
Chu did not immediately endorse any of the report's recommendations but said report would serve as a foundation for ongoing efforts.
Six groups representing nuclear energy producers and suppliers, state public utility commissions and other groups interested in used nuclear fuel issued a joint statement praising the commission's report. The groups especially supported setting aside money paid into the Nuclear Waste Fund and prompt efforts to develop regional storage facilities for interim use.
"We believe actions can be taken to encourage and achieve consolidated interim storage in a willing host community within the next 10 years, well before a (permanent) repository could be opened," the groups said. The statement was signed by the Nuclear Energy Institute, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, American Public Power Association and Edison Electric Institute, among others.


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BJ & Jamie - Respect The Money 4/04
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Sean Weatherspoon, a Linebacker from the Atlanta Falcons, found a six figure game cheque in his house while he was moving.
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This information may lead to a glass product type with additional attributes such as safety, security, decoration, noise control and self-cleaning that can be selected.
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How glass behaves in the case of accidental or intentional breakage must be considered and while glazing codes and regulations provide the minimum requirements, they do not necessarily constitute fitness for purpose. Attention is drawn to the heat soak treatment of toughened glass and the strength recommendations of glass in wind load and glazing codes.
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Academy Information
The 29th February 2016 saw the closure of Saint Dominic's Catholic Primary School in Stone being a maintained voluntary-aided school within Staffordshire County Council. On 1st March 2016 we re-opened as Saint Dominic's Catholic Primary School, part of Holy Trinity Catholic Multi Academy Company along with St Austin's Catholic Primary School, St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School, St John's Catholic Primary School in Great Haywood, St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Brewood, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School and Blessed William Howard High School.
We have retained our own identity, so there is no change to school uniform. However, the new logo is now used, in conjunction with our school badge, as this logo represents all of the member schools that have come together as one. This exciting development means we now get to work in new, different ways; improving the educational opportunities in all our schools, together.
Please download and read the Holy Trinity Parent Director Letter.
If you would like to contact the Chair of Representatives please address any correspondence in writing to:
Mr H Noble
c/o St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Margaret Street
For a full list of our academy representatives, please click here.


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"A unique collection of 15 wrongful conviction sagas bound to shake faith
in the American criminal justice system." –Kirkus Reviews
Co-editors Laura Caldwell and Leslie S. Klinger are joined by exoneree Maurice Caldwell, author Laurie R. King and Linda Starr of the Northern California Innocence Project to talk about the book.
From Kirkus Reviews:
"In the past three decades, books about wrongful convictions have become so numerous that they form their own genre. The advent of DNA testing for law enforcement purposes validated the previously discredited statement that American prisons are filled with innocent inmates while the actual perpetrators remain unpunished. Few of the books, however, match this skillful anthology, assembled by Life After Innocence founder Caldwell (The Dog Park, 2014, etc.) and Edgar Award–winning mystery editor Klinger (editor: In the Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe: Classic Tales of Horror, 1816-1914, 2015, etc.), in which exonerated individuals tell their stories to high-profile authors, most of them known for their fast-paced crime novels. While the names of the exonerees may be unfamiliar to general readers, the names of the authors are better known: Sara Paretsky, Lee Child, Laurie King, and more. Scott Turow and Barry Scheck provide the introduction. Each of the 15 chapters is worthy. Perhaps the chapter combining the highest level of storytelling with the most gut-wrenching detail is Brad Parks' account of Illinois exoneree Michael Evans, wrongfully convicted of the sexual assault and murder of a 9-year-old girl; he served 26 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect involved in these wrongful convictions. Parks' account focuses on the jurors who reached the wrong decision, including the chairwoman of the jury, who felt all along that Evans was innocent. Other chapters emphasize dirty cops, craven prosecutors, flawed forensic evidence, mistaken eyewitness testimony, lying jailhouse snitches, noncompassionate judges, and more. One across-the-board theme is the hell of serving prison time while innocent, with seemingly no way out. A searing, unforgettable anthology, with valuable insights provided at the end of each chapter by the editors."
From Publishers Weekly:
"With these stories, the authors and editors provide a list of symptoms for an illness that is plaguing the justice system, bringing desperately needed awareness to the issues involved in wrongful convictions."
From New York Journal of Books:
"The stories in this collection will make you reconsider things that you thought you knew."
From The Times (U.K.) Literary Supplement:
"[The stories] aren't simply meant to convey the tragedy of what occurred, but to evoke the tragedy of what did not: the missed experiences and opportunities…. Bringing in thriller writers grants each story the narrative swagger of a crime procedural drama."
From Booklist:
"The collection shines in its focus on people whose stories should be urgently told. Featuring a previously unpublished essay by Arthur Miller, this book will captivate readers interested in justice and the U.S. legal system."
From The Big Thrill:
"Each story in Anatomy of Innocence is unique and compelling in its own right, but some common themes emerge. The living hell of prison. The loss of friends and family while incarcerated. The often fortuitous circumstances that lead to exoneration. But perhaps the most noteworthy is how often exonerees rejected bitterness and turned their focus toward the future and helping others."
From Manhattan Book Review:
"A heartbreaking and important read, Anatomy of Innocence puts a crucial and underreported issue in the spotlight for all to see. Here's hoping it leads to more exonerations in the future."
From Library Journal:
"That wrongful convictions mar our judicial system with unnerving regularity is, alas, hardly news — but we've never seen this news delivered quite as it is here. A dozen innocent men and women exonerated after being convicted of serious crimes have their stories told by major mystery or thriller writers (e.g., Lee Child and Sara Paretsky), with whom they are matched. Editor Caldwell is the founder/director of the highly regarded advocacy program Life After Innocence at Loyola University Chicago and the author of 14 novels (e.g., Claim of Innocence), while Klinger is a leading expert on Sherlock Holmes, which suggests how this intriguing project got started."
From Portland Press Herald:
"An unstated yet central premise of Anatomy of Innocence: Testimonies of the Wrongfully Convicted is that anyone – anyone – can be sent to prison for murder. In the United States, this injustice falls preponderantly on people who are black. But as the stories in this book underscore, no one is immune. The snare of wrongful conviction can steal years and decades from the lives of daycare moms, law students, small business managers, and people innocently sitting in their car watching the ocean."
From Monster Librarian:
"Anatomy of Innocence brings to light perspectives we rarely see, of those wrongfully convicted, with powerful emotional impact. With the tensions in our criminal justice system today, it provides an opportunity for thoughtful reflection and compassion, in a time of anger, fear, and moral confusion. … Highly recommended."
From AuthorLink:
"This eye-opening, cautionary collection should be read by everyone."
From Night Owl Suspense:
"Amazing book by exonerees and authors. Don't let this one go by."
From the Independent:
"It's not a justice system, it's a human sacrifice system. So long as someone gets put away for the crime we don't really care who it is. Round up the usual suspects. Find a scapegoat, practically anyone will do. Preferably black."
From the American Bar Association Journal:
"Mystery and thriller writers tell the stories of the wrongfully convicted in new book"
From The New York Times:
From Bookish:
Staying on Track and Surviving Incarceration: Anatomy of Innocence excerpt of exoneree Ginny Lefever, as told to Sarah Weinman
From The Strand Magazine:
The Trip to Doty Road: Anatomy of Innocence excerpt of exoneree David Bates, as told to Sara Paretsky
From the New York Public Library:
From Criminal Element.com:
Q&A with Laura Caldwell and Leslie S. Klinger
Podcast, Speaking of Mysteries:
Podcast, Northern California Mystery Writers of America:
Podcast with author Phil Margolin:
KSCO radio interview:
C-SPAN Book TV:
Poisoned Pen Bookstore event:
What the Authors Say….
"When I was a prosecutor, one of my biggest concerns was convicting the wrong person. Later when I was a judge, one of my biggest concerns became sentencing the wrong person. In our world, both events happen. It's a privilege to be working with people who are trying to right grave wrongs."
–John C. Sheldon
"In my international suspense novels, I write frequently about injustice. It's an honor to contribute to Life After Innocence, where justice gets a second chance."
–Gayle Lynds
"Working on a chapter for Anatomy of Innocence has been one of my most meaningful and rewarding experiences as a writer. The plight of the exonerated is a topic that has concerned me for much of my adult life, and I'm so grateful to be part of a project that tells so many necessary stories, and that in turn will allow for even more voices to be heard."
–Sarah Weinman
"It's not only been a pleasure but an eye-opening experience to participate in this collection of essays about the exonerated. You're soberly reminded that for some, often those without the resources or wherewithal to mount proper defenses, once the attention of the criminal justice system has determined an individual is culpable, how hard it is to reverse what might well be a false or incomplete narrative. From headline cases such as the Central Park Five involving coerced confessions of minors to those on death row for decades finally freed due usually to DNA results, we as a society must not only demand competent public safety measures from the authorities, but the fair and impartial application of these apparatuses of law enforcement and punishment."
–Gary Phillips
"It was a privilege to take part."
–Lee Child
"I am often asked about the high point in my career as a criminal defense attorney, and the answer is easy. I represented 30 people charged with homicide but the two men I remember most were the two men I was hired to represent after they were sentenced to life in prison for murders they had not committed. It took me four years to free each man, and the emotional toll on me was very heavy. But I was always free and I could not imagine what it was like to be caged for life for something you never did. I hope Anatomy of Innocence helps people with no connection to this type of situation get some understanding of the horrors faced by the unjustly incarcerated."
–Phillip Margolin
"When I was a journalist who sometimes covered cops and courts, it was easy to become inured to the assembly-line style justice that so often prevails in America today. That's what makes the stories in this book so powerful. It's not that they're unusual. It's that they're a chillingly typical experience of our criminal system — right until the point where you learn they got the wrong person. That Michael Evans was able to survive that nightmare for 26 years is an astonishing testimony to his family and his faith. Still, there were times when I found myself listening to Michael, looking back on my own journalism career, and wondering, 'Did I ever cover a Michael Evans and not realize it?'"
–Brad Parks
"As a former attorney, working on Anatomy of Innocence drove home the point that lawyers hold in their hands the lives of the people they represent. Howard Joseph, the attorney who represented Antione Day in overturning his conviction, was truly an angel who appeared seemingly out of nowhere and changed many lives. Meeting and working with Antione, who has surprisingly little bitterness over what happened to him, taught me the true meaning of forgiveness. I'm honored to have worked with him and with Life After Innocence."
–Jamie Freveletti
"As the citizen of a great country, I want to believe that our system is built upon justice. I also believe that when the system fails, it has failed us all, and it is the duty of all to speak for the voiceless. It was an honor to help tell the story of one man failed by our system and exonerated by those who spoke up."
–Laurie R. King
"I'm so proud to be a part of this worthy effort, which benefits the After Innocence program — a nonprofit that helps the exonerated to face the huge challenges that await them. The experience of participating in Anatomy of Innocence was one of the most moving of my life. No exaggeration."
–Jan Burke


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Tattoo art is not a modern form of body embellishment but a centuries old craft which has been carried down by generations. Since the very beginning, tattoo artists have looked for fascinating animals to create some of the most amazing and eye appealing designs. Most of the times, they take inspiration from the elements of nature including flowers, birds, animals, clouds and heavenly bodies. Amongst the heavenly bodies, the moon tattoos make one of the most popular designs because of the amazing aesthetic and symbolic qualities associated with it. Though moon has always been known to bear close relationship with femininity, the moon tattoo design is equally revered by both the sexes. The fact is that the moon design is one of the most versatile ones in tattoo art as it can be inked in any size at different placements. Moreover, it can be used in combination with a wide range of elements to create a meaningful tattoo design, which is bound to impress.
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Symbolic Significance of the Moon Tattoos
Moon has always been an object of fascination for the human race. It is as beautiful as symbolically meaningful, associated with attributes such as purity, beauty, feminine power, mystery, sensuality, subtle energy, fertility, mysticism and divine light. The moon has been part of ancient mythology and folklore and has often been compared to the beauty of a women, which gives it a close relationship to femininity and beauty. Women with extreme and flawless beauty have often been compared with the moon in different cultures around the world. Another derivative of the association between the moon and woman is its quality of fertility and motherhood.
Astrology takes moon as a major influencing power in the horoscope of a person and it is often interpreted as the mother. In fact, the positioning of the moon in the horoscope of a person is studied to interpret his relationship with his or her mother, because the rays of the moon are soothing and cool like the love of mother. In addition to beauty and motherhood, another aspect of moon and its influence on women is that it plays a vital role in the emotional makeup of a woman, and signifies the hidden strength of mind of a woman.
Another important interpretation of the moon is in relation with its waxing and waning cycles, which take place with an amazing accuracy, thus representing consistency and regeneration. Science has also reinforced the fact that the cycles of the moon have deep impact on human mind, in addition to that on the earth and sea. Like causing tides in oceans, these cycles also exert influence on human moods and emotions. In the Oriental culture, moon is linked with Yin, the energy of femininity and darkness while sun is related with Yang, the power of masculinity and daylight. It is not only women who are influenced by this aspect of the moon but also men feel the same, which gives the moon a reputation for controlling mind and emotions of human beings. In some cultures such as Japanese, Native American, African and Maori tribes, the moon is referred to as male gender and sometimes associated with lunar Gods, who happen to be male deities of hunting cultures.
In addition to exercising control over human beings, the moon has been closely linked with certain animals too such as nocturnal creatures, which come out during the night when the moon rules the skies. Similarly, creatures like bulls, which have crescent horns are often compared with the moon. Cats, owls, rabbits and toads are also known to be related with lunar energies. And of course, wolves which have always been closely associated with the moon! The Native American culture even gave the name of wolf moon to the month of January as people of the tribe tracked the lunar cycles and gave distinctive names to the months of the year in accordance with the cycles.
Alluring Moon Tattoo Designs
As said before, moon tattoo designs boast of great versatility because they look good on men and women and can be inked on various placements on the body, depending upon the size and design of the tattoos. While one choice among moon tattoo designs is the one which shows the moon in solitude or the moon cycles, the moon can also be combined with sun to create a tattoo depicting a balance between Yin and Yang. Another much loved moon tattoo design is the blue moon, while some bearers have the tattoo accompanies with heavenly elements such as fairies, angels and pixies. Those looking for a dark and mysterious design in moon tattoos can go for a howling wolf with a full moon in the background. Others can pay an ode to the mother by having the name of the mother or some quote about her inked along with the moon tattoo.
An expert tattoo artist can help you select a moon tattoo design which is alluring as well as has a symbolic quality to relate with your attitude.
Amazing Pictures Of Moon Tattoo Designs


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Before commencing with any of the below please make sure you are logged into the Computer Administrator account for this machine.
Very Important: Since shortly I will be asking you to carry out a repair operation on your computers operating system and you will not be able to access these instructions during the aforementioned. I highly advise you print off the following, write them down exactly or view them from another computer. This is essential as each step of the below is critical and needs to be adhered to!
I am going to ask you to carry out a Repair operation to your computers Operating System. We will need the Windows XP CD for this.
This will not affect your currently installed software and or documents and files.
Create a backup of the current boot.ini file as follows:
Click on Start >> Run... then copy/paste the following command:
cmd /c echo f|xcopy C:\boot.ini c:\boot.bak /h
Then click on OK
Note: The above is a important step that needs to be done before commencing with any of the below!
I advice you also print of this Microsoft article before commencing the below:
- Place your Windows XP CD into your CD-ROM and Reboot your computer.
- XP's setup program will automatically start and files will be loaded to memory.
- When you reach the Welcome to Setup screen choose the Repair option by pressing R.
- This will start the Recovery console and the list of Windows installations will appear.
- As you only have one installation on your computer you need to press the number which is relevant to your installations location. This, obviously will typically be 1
- Type in your Administrator password. If you are using Windows XP Home edition the administrator password is blank by default so simply press Enter.
- Now type bootcfg /list and then press Enter.
- A list will now appear of all the entries in your boot.ini file.
- Next type bootcfg /rebuild then press Enter.
- When you receive a message that is similar to the following message, press Y:Total Identified Windows Installs: 1
[1] C:\Windows
Add installation to boot list? (Yes/No/All)
- You receive a message that is similar to the following message:
- Enter Load IdentifierThis is the name of the operating system. When you receive this message, type the name of your operating system, and then press ENTER. This is either Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.
- You receive a message that is similar to the following: Enter OS Load options
- When you receive this message, type /fastdetect, and then press Enter.
- Note: The instructions that appear on your screen may be different, depending on the configuration of your computer.
- Type exit, and then press Enter to quit Recovery Console and remove your XP CD from the CD-ROM drive.
- Your computer restarts, and the updated boot list appears when you receive the "Please select the operating system to start" message Press enter to load the default OS.
This command scans the hard disks of the computer for Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows NT installations, and then displays the results. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to add the Windows installations to the Boot.ini file. For example, follow these steps to add a Windows XP installation to the Boot.ini file.
Please test that your computer can boot-up successfully into Safe Mode:
How to boot into Safe Mode:
- If your computer is running, shut down Windows, then turn the power off.
- Wait 30 seconds, then turn the computer on, and begin tapping the F8 key (if this doesn't work try the F5 key).
- The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears.
- Select Safe Mode using the up/down arrow keys.
- Log on with an account that has administrator privileges, usually your own account (NOT the account named Administrator).
- When completed the above now please reboot back into normal mode.
If you cannot boot into safe mode using this method, please inform myself in your next post.
Before commencing with any of the below please make sure you are logged into the Computer Administrator account for this machine.
Please download DirLook by jpshortstuff from here.
- Double-click DirLook.exe to run it.
- Ensure that Show Hidden Files/Folders and BBCode Ouput are both checked.
- Copy the content of the following codebox into the textfield labeled "Directory:":
C:\Program Files\Common Files
- Click the DirLook button to start the scan.
- When finished, a notepad window will open with the results of the scan. Please post this log in your next reply. (Note: The log can also be found at C:\dl_log.txt)
Note: Scanning may take longer for large folders.
The only sign of what was going on before is the window for a "help.sig" in Windows program common files still pops up on re-starts, and in Internet Explorer the back/forward buttons seem to skip a page alot (though maybe that's a problem w/ mouse adjustment?)Other than those minor things it's running very well.
Also could you describe for myself what actually happens when you reboot and or start Internet Explorer that creates this. A screen-shot would be of benefit so I can get a better idea off what you exactly mean. How to provide as follows:
Please download screenshot.exe by AutoIT Team and save it to a folder of your choice.
- Enable Quick Launch Toolbar (if you don't have it on already) by right-clicking the Taskbar and choosing Toolbars > Quick Launch. (You'll see it appear to the left of the main Taskbar - by default it will contain just two icons Internet Explorer, and Show Desktop)
- Navigate to the folder where you saved screenshot.exe, click on Screenshot and drag it to your Quick Launch Toolbar.
- Recreate the error that your getting
- With the error your receiving showing on your desktop scroll or place your pointer on the screenshot icon in your Quick Launch Toolbar and click once. If you get a security warning, simply click Run.
- A new JPEG Image of your desk top will appear in the folder where you saved screenshot .exe
- Add that as an attachment to your next post.
Please RIGHT-CLICK HERE and Save As (in IE it's "Save Target As") to download Silent Runners.
- Save it to your Desktop.
- Run Silent Runners by doubleclicking the Silent Runners icon on your desktop.
- A prompt will appear on your Desktop, press Yes. A brief prompt will now appear then disappear.
- Also you will see a text file appear on the desktop - it's not done, let it run (it won't appear to be doing anything!)
- Once you receive the prompt All Done!, double-click the new text file on the desktop, copy that entire log, and paste it here.
Note: If you receive any warning message about scripts, please choose to allow the script to run.
Now I would like to check the current state of the Boot.ini file to check if the repair carried out ealier has been successful as follows:
- Open Notepad.
- Copy and Paste everything from the Code Box below into Notepad: <----Start >> Run... type in notepad and select OK
- Code: Select all
@Echo off xcopy C:\boot.ini "%userprofile%\desktop\" /h attrib -s -h "%userprofile%\desktop\boot.ini" ren "%userprofile%\desktop\boot.ini" bootini.txt Del look.bat
- Go to File >> Save As
- Save File name as "Look.bat" <-- Make sure to include the quotes.
- Change Save as Type to All Files and save the file to your Desktop.
- It should look like this:
Please post back the contents of this notepad file in your next post.
When completed the above, please post back the following:
- dl_log.txt
- Requested screenshot.
- Silent Runners report.
- Results of Look.Bat.
- A new HijackThis Log.


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Northumbria Police Unveil Statue Of A Huge Genital Piercing
THe Laboput Party says 10,000 police officers are to be cut in England and Wales are to be cut over the next two years.
(Unless they are all going undercover?)
Outside the new £27 million headquarters of Northumbria Police, there's a new £50,000 sculpture of a genital piercing.
Labour says 207 officers are to be cut from the Northumbria Force.
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How would you like to wear a pair of socks made of bamboo? An Ohio closing company has made them and says they are good for the environment. That's because the carbon "footprint" is small and no chemicals are added. The company promises the socks will keep your feet dry and prevent odor.
With the UH football season coming up soon, good news for Aloha Stadium. The Halawa Stadium Complex will receive $17 million to complete its on-going renovation. Of that money, $14.5 million will pay for the replacement of the metal roof deck and lighting transformers. The remaining money will be used to replace the field's playing surface. But that won't be done until next football season. Go Warriors!
She brought sports into the homes of Hawaii fans for a decade.. and was a pioneer in our industry as the state's first female sports director. We're happy to announce that Liz Chun will soon be back on the air. You'll see Liz next Tuesday for the "Na Koa Bowl" telethon to raise money for the UH football team. And coming this fall, Liz will again host the Coach Mack Show beginning August 29th. Liz also has a new job working at Pali Momi Medical Center as the Director of Fundraising. Our best wishes to Liz Chun.
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Alfdex AB, a 50/50 joint venture between Alfa Laval and Concentric - has signed an exclusive supplier agreement with one of the world's largest producer of heavy trucks. The agreement to supply Alfdex Oil Mist Separators is valid until 2017 with a total estimated value of at least SEK 500 million.
The agreement with the European truck manufacturer makes Alfdex an exclusive supplier of oil mist separators and is valid for manufacturing in the US, Europe and Japan until 2017. The contract states that all trucks with in-house manufactured engines will be equipped with the unique Alfdex oil mist separator - the most widely used solution for active cleaning of crankcase gases. The Alfdex separator uses the centrifugal separation technique to remove oil droplets and soot so that only clean gases are returned to the manifold or can be emitted to the environment.
"Alfdex is today the established, proven and leading solution for cleaning of crankcase cases and this agreement confirms that fact, says David Woolley, President and CEO of Concentric AB.
"We are very happy that Alfdex have signed this agreement with one of the world's biggest truck manufacturer," says Lars Renström, President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group. "The agreement confirms Alfdex strong position as supplier of sustainable solutions."
The supplier agreement covers Alfdex new improved generation oil mist separators which has been developed to match the coming European legislation: Euro-6.
North America, Japan and South Korea already has legislation in place that limits the oil content in crank case gases. The EU will follow in 2014.
Alfdex AB, P.O. Box 506, SE-261 24 Landskrona, Sweden Visiting address: Lodjursgatan 2, 261 44 Landskrona Phone: +46 418 45 10 00, E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


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dog bed
DREAMY mint
Dog bed DREAMY line from Bowl&Bone Republic is an excellent choice for dogs that love to bury themselves in their bedding, creating tunnels, nooks, and crannies. The soft sleeping bag will become a unique hideout for your pet. The interior of the DREAMY bedding is lined with a very soft and delicate to the touch material. Dogs cuddled in their new bed will feel extremely comfortable and safe.
A quiet nap in a soft sleeping bag
A soft and comfortable sleeping bag with an additional warming layer in the middle is not only a comfortable and cozy rest, but also a place for doggies who love to hide and wrap up in soft materials. DREAMY dog bed ideally complements the time you spent with your pet on the couch, in front of a fireplace. It can also accompany you both on your voyage together. It depends on the pooch whether he will prefer to take a nap lying down freely on the bed or bury himself inside, hiding from the whole world.
Dog bed designed for your pet
Dog bed Bowl&Bone Republic from the DREAMY line is an offer for those pets who, besides careless lying on a bed, love to drill tunnels and bury themselves in pillows. DREAMY is the perfect solution for the owners of these dogs, who treat their bed as a hiding place to watch closely the household members. The interior of the bed is very nice and pleasant to the touch. Bowl&Bone Republic is a European brand with a long tradition. We design and create our unique accessories exclusively on the old continent. Bowl&Bone Republic products are a guarantee of comfort even for the most demanding pooch.
Coziness and comfort of a pooch in a stylish version
Dog bed from the DREAMY line in four color variants is a dream bed for small four-legged explorers. It is light and handy, and thanks to a practical handle it will also work on the go. The ease of folding and moving the bed will make it an inseparable element of every common trip with the pet. The custom form of DREAMY bedding is perfect for dogs who love all kinds of tunnels, nooks, and crannies.
Take care of the bedding for your pet
The outer layer of DREAMY was sewn from a warm and extremely soft to the touch fabric, which is resistant to dirt. The DREAMY bed is machine washable at 30°C using a softener or washing liquid. It is best to dry them without centrifuging after earlier draining of water.
DREAMY beds are also available in the silver, lily and nero color versions.
Dimensions of the dreamy line DREAMY *:
- S – 50 cm x 50 cm
- M – 70 cm x 70 cm
- L – 85 cm x 85 cm
* dimensions from the outer side of the bed
At the request of the Bowl&Bone Republic customer we will sew a bed specifically for the size of your dog. To order a tailor made bed we invite you to contact us at the email address firstname.lastname@example.com The approximate time of completing an individual order is about 10 days.


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What kind of running experience is required?
Do you have age limits?
Can I bring a companion?
What kind of training is required?
How do I apply?
Do I have to raise sponsorship money?
Can I make my own flight arrangements to Nepal?
Can I join just for race day?
I am Nepalese and live in Nepal. What arrangements do you offer Nepalese runners?
Can I make my own arrangements in Kathmandu as I have friends living there?
Do I need a lot of expensive kit?
I have an unusual medical condition. Can I discuss this with your doctor before applying?
Can I sign up for future races?
Do you have any connection with the Everest Marathon which is held in May?
What kind of running experience is required?
Off-road running experience is essential because of the nature of the Everest Marathon course. Road running experience is not sufficient (except for training purposes). As applicants come from all over the world, it is difficult to recommend particular races.
- UK: OMM, Saunders, West Highland
- New Zealand: Kepler
- USA: Pikes Peak
- Europe: Swiss Alpine Marathon Davos, Marathon du Mont Blanc
- Africa: Marathon des Sables, Kalahari Augrabies, La Grand Raid de la Réunion
- Asia: Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset, Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon.
Endurance events such as ironman triathlons + some off-road experience.
Do you have age limits?
Yes. On race day you must be at least 21 and under 66. For the 2019 race this means birth dates November 1953 and November 1998. We accept non-runners (marshals) from 18 – 69.
Can I bring a companion?
Yes, but they must be fit enough to complete the high altitude trek. They will not be allowed to run unless they have made a separate application and cannot switch to being a runner during the trek. We need at least 12 non-running companions to work as race marshals on race day. Apart from race day, their holiday is exactly the same as for runners, and it is the same price.
In the past we have had husbands and wives and other couples, mother/father + son/daughter combinations, trainers/coaches, kidney donors/recipients….
What kind of training is required?
Concentrate on uphill and downhill work. The Everest Marathon course is basically downhill but there are two steep uphill sections which will be particularly difficult at altitude. You should log at least 50 miles (80 km) per week with a 15 – 20 mile run every weekend and a competitive event about once a month. Train on track, road and cross country terrain.
How do I apply?
As soon as the application form is on the website, those on our mailing list will be sent an e-mail. Selection will depend on the running experience you are able to provide (including any planned races). If you have suitable experience you will immediately be offered a place and asked to return the booking form with a deposit of £300 within 4 weeks.
Do I have to raise sponsorship money?
We expect participants to pay the trip cost from their own funds. Quite separately, we also ask participants to raise money through sponsorship. In the past this has been for the Everest Marathon Fund but, from 2018, this will be for Community Action Nepal This is not compulsory. Some people choose to raise money for a different charity, or ask for their money to be divided between our chosen charity and another charity. These days a lot of people find that it is a lot easier to raise money through online giving which we have arranged through Virgin Giving.
BUT we do not allow you to raise charity sponsorship and then spend that money on your trip cost.
The trip cost does not include any charitable donation but when the race 'account' is closed ( when all bills have been paid), any profit from the race organisation is donated to our chosen chraities.
Do I make my own flight arrangements to Nepal?
In future all participants must arrange their own flights to Nepal, joining in Kathmandu on the specified date and leaving on the date that our Nepal arrangements end.
If you decide to fly out early or return home on a later date, you must make your own extra hotel bookings in Kathmandu to suit your flight dates. We can arrange any additional trekking arrangements.
Can I join just for race day?
No, this is not permitted. Our medical team must supervise your acclimatisation and there is a pre-race medical 2 days before the race. It is essential to get to know the other runners, as you may be required to help each other on race day. Throughout the trek there are important briefing meetings. The course is not marked, so you must know the right route and where the aid stations will be.
I am Nepalese and live in Nepal. What arrangements do you offer Nepalese runners?
We limit the number of Nepalese runners to 20 people. If possible, you should send in an application form so that your name can be put on this list in advance. You have to register at a Nepalese briefing meeting in Namche Bazaar six days before the race. The registration fee is NR 3,000. We check that you have the minimum kit and understand the race rules. We do not provide accommodation and meals for Nepalese runners but you are welcome to trek with the foreign runners from Kangjuma to Gorak Shep. You must report to the group leaders at Lobuche two days before the race as there is a compulsory medical check the following morning before you will be given your race number. On race day we shall arrange for your surplus kit to be brought back down to Namche Bazaar.
These arrangements are only available to Nepalese citizens who live in Nepal. They are not available to Nepalese citizens who do not live in Nepal or to non-Nepalese citizens who live in Nepal.
Can I make my own arrangements in Kathmandu as I have friends living there?
Yes, but you will have to attend all briefing meetings at the Hotel Shanker in Kathmandu. You must also be at the hotel or airport in time for the flight to Lukla. The cost of hotel accommodation will be deducted from your bill.
Do I need a lot of expensive kit?
The most expensive items will be your footwear and a GOOD sleeping bag. Down jackets and sleeping bags can be hired and warm clothing can be purchased cheaply in Kathmandu and Namche Bazaar.
I have an unusual medical condition. Can I discuss this with your doctor before applying?
It is best to send in an application form first, so that we can check that you would be selected and your name can go on the list. At the same time you should state that you wish to discuss your medical condition with our chief doctor and we shall put you in touch. You would not have to pay any deposit until the doctor has cleared your medical condition.
Can I sign up for future races?
No. Applications can only be accepted twelve months before each race.
Do you have any connection with the Everest Marathon which is held in May?
No. This is a completely different race organised by a Kathmandu trekking agent with a different course and different rules. It is not a charity race.