The problem is a corrupted area of the hard drive. The remedy is to run chkdsk /r If you can't run it within Windows, try Safe Mode. If that doesn't work, run it from the Recovery Console. Any more BSOD's while doing the above and you need to save as much as possible and do a clean install.

Happyladi, Thank you so much for your info about progressive lens technicalities. It is so helpful! I'll call my optician and find out which Varilux lenses I have. I really like using progressive lenses, but want to make sure I get the best fit and function to balance out the by-now pretty accommodated-to "costs" in reduced peripheral width and need to point your nose where you want to see. I'm sure my opticians don't want to complicate to the task of initially getting people used to progressives by offering TMI and I can understand that as a good initial strategy. But now I'm ready for Progressive Lens Wearer 2.0, so I really, really, appreciate another source of info re precise fitting. I'm sure that there are things that I notice, but either don't recall when I'm sitting at their office, or don't report precisely enough, that may help me get the best fit possible. On their recommendation, I did have a pair of straight readers made for reading in bed (the geometry is wrong for progressives and reading while lying on your back or side). And I had to have an odd kind of single-vision short-medium distance (about 3 feet) pair made to use when operating our wood splitter. For that particular job good peripheral vision is critical to keep an eye on the approaching ram while steadying a log on the bar and watching to keep your fingers clear of the anvil. I have to take them off to fuel or oil the machine and most things beyond a couple of yards aren't clear with this pair, but it's right on the money in the action zone! I was also thinking of getting a special pair with higher magnification for very close-in hand sewing. Do you think I should just try to get a general higher magnification (good enough for very fine work) in my "regular" progressive prescription, or is it better to rely on a special purpose single-vision set? I actually broke my single vision readers about 6 months ago and find that I have accommodated OK without them just using my prog. lenses for reading, but sewing (threading needles and working tiny embroidery stitches) are a stretch with the progressives. Even when I had my readers, they were not quite strong enough (or may be just not close-in enough focus) for easy hand sewing. I hope it's not too much of a bore to be asked "shop" questions in your free time. Thanks, again, for any suggestions you have time to make. L

Interesting comments here - I don't remember JFK's election but I remember reading a lot about the Catholic connection. I do see a similarity, especially being here in the DC area and feelilng the excitement. I think there is a groundswell because Obama is different - he is young, energetic and vibrant, but is also grounded. This is truly a new era. A lot of shoulders and backs were bent/broken during a very ugly time in America's history. But I really think the groudswell of the younger Americans, coming together for change, was the true catalyst. There are a lot of people from the Civil Rights era that could be qualified to be President, but I don't think it was race that influenced this as much as America wanting to rid the past. I've never seen a time, other than during the 60s with the Viet nam war and Civil Rights protests, that so many young people have spoken. They rallied so hard - to win and to vote for the change. Obama was definitely a contributor in that, through a generational connection. The fact that he is African-American (really), was just the icing on the cake. I think it was more a coincidence that he is Black. But it offered the country a chance to redeem from that ugly past. If JFK had lived, it would have been similar. But times have changed and since then, more people have been allowed into the voting process. More people have been allowed to participate and lead. So, with change, came change.

We are fortunate enough to have two Keurig machines here in my office. The Green Mt. coffee is the best - I have bought their whole beans in the past when shipping was much cheaper. They are now offering FREE SHIPPING on the Green Mt. web site with $2 off every box of cups when you join their Cafe Express Club. I like their Lake & Lodge blend.