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The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act of 1986 (EMTALA) prohibits EDs from turning away patients, regardless of ability to pay or limited insurance coverage. But compliance is an issue—especially when it comes to on-call physicians.
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EMTALA applies to all individuals who enter the dedicated ED of a hospital that participates in Medicare or Medicaid—and this includes critical access hospitals (CAH).
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I currently have the Intel ICH9M E/M Sata AHCI Controller, driver version 220.127.116.113 dated 4 June 2009. Does anyone know if it's possible to upgrade to Intel Rapid Storage Technology, and if so, what's the latest version I can safely upgrade to, and do I need to make any BIOS changes?
As usual any help is really appreciated.
I recommend downloading and running DAP. It can help sort out any driver and firmware related issues on your system
It's worked out well for many of us in the past.
You can download it direct from this link http://downloaddap.org. (This link will open the download page of DAP so you can save a copy to your computer.)
I have an Intel ICH9R controller and am using the same driver version. Was not able to find a newer one. I think the newer drivers aren't compatible anymore.
(Windows 7 has been installed few weeks ago.)
Everytime my power goes off and my computer shuts down I get an icon at the bottom of my screen that Intel Matrix Storage Console is doing a volume verification and repair. I look at what is going on and it says View hard drive and volume status and says all hard drives are okay. Under array it says status is verifying and repairing with so much complete and no errors found.
This happens every single time my power flicks off and takes around 2 hours to complete. No errors have every been found when it is over. The computer runs so slowly while this is going on it is pretty much unusable. I don't know anyone else that has this problem and they all seem to be able to use their computer right away when the power flicks.
I certainly want any errors to be fixed, but this is very annoying and just wondering why my computer seems to do this, but I have never heard of anyone else going through this.
It happens because your computer powers off unexpectedly, the solution is to prevent the computer from being powered off unexpectedly and to prevent damage to the data, file system, and hardware in the computer. That is easily done with a UPS/Baterry backup such as one of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...MATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=ups&x=0&y=0
Do I need this..thing to get RAID 0?
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Do I need this..thing to get RAID 0?
Its a manager for your drives...i bet you need it! Improvement!
Some discuss around here:
-intel matrix storage manager and windows 7 64bit
Look at post #10 the purpose to enable AHCI from IDE...
-Intel Matrix Storage Manager Question..
direct link:
AHCI : Enable in Windows 7 / Vista
Save to install the windows vista 64 drivers onto Windows 7 RC 7100?
I'm using Intel Matrix Manager (IATA88ENU.exe) and it works fine in both Windows 7 build 7100 (RC) x86 and x64.Read other 9 answers
I am planing to upgrade with Intel SSD drive, but in BIOS at the moment I dont have AHCI option (only IDE or RAID). Would AHCI mode will be available in BIOS if I install Intel Matrix Storage?
As I see from PC Wizard 2010:
General Information:
NorthBridge: Intel P31/P35
SouthBridge: 82801IR (ICH9R) LPC Interface Controller
SATA AHCI Enabled: Yes
AHCI option I can have only missing drivers or software at the moment? Thanks
Hi tomas, you motherboard must have support for AHCI function, can you specify model and brand, maybe you need to update the bios.Read other 1 answers
While installing all the drivers on a new OS re-install on my Dell XPS 435T, I noticed on my Drivers CD from Dell a program called Intel Matrix Storage Manager. What is this program and do I need to install it? I am not running any type of RAID configuration. I have a total of 3 hard drives installed, but the extra hard drives are simply for additional storage. My question is, should I install this program even though I have no RAID, or can I leave it off my system? Do I gain any benefit from installing it?
You don't need to install it.
If it's already installed, you can disable it from automatically loading and running.
I'm on the latest build 7600 (Supposodely RTM, and have installed it as Windows 7 Ultimate), however i need the Intel Matrix Storage Manager so that i can install the AHCI controller so i can access my other drives. However when i launch the setup it says
"The computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software.
Setup will now exit."
I assume this is because of the version being different to that of the RC, and it doesnt recognise it as a viable operating system to install the drivers on.
My system spec is fine, Q6600, 8gb ram, nvidia gtx260.
I was just wondering if anyone knows a way in cmdline to get past the installshield requirements, or a way to install the drivers? I have access to the iaAHCI.inf and iaAHCI.cat, however when i right click onn the iaAHCI.inf and press install it fails.
I know there are other ways to install it but i just dont remember them.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated as i really need the backups i have on the other drives!
Have you tried the newest Intel Matrix Manager? Else right click on the controller in the device manager and select update driver and point to the inf file.Read other 8 answers
I have enabled RAID on my HDD and in the BIOS and finally put in a SSD 120gb that works. Now I don't know how to actually run the Intel Rapid Storage utility that I did do once before.
I downloaded the files from Microsoft but like so many Windows 7 (64-bit) files there's no instruction of where to put them. A self installation would've been handy.
So does anyone know how to set up IRS inside Windows 7? It's something to do with Administrative Tools but there's nothing showing in that menu when I go to Disk Management.
Sounds simple but everyone seems to assume you set this thing up automatically.
This is the setup as it shows from boot up.
I managed to find the setup program on this link https://downloadcenter.intel.com/De...apid+Storage+Technology+(Intel®+RST)&lang=eng
After reboot I now get a separate Intel Rapid Storage Technology item on my menu but I can't see any command to accelerate the main C: drive using the SSD.
Anything I need to do extra?
I now get this screen using the program:
You can see it's BLANK!
What am I doing wrong as there are no commands to accelerate the main HDD?
hey all,
Does anybody know of a way to use this without a floppy disk? say by loading it from a USB drive instead?. Is the only way by using a floppy disk?
When I installed it, it just ran a setup file within windows then I simply rebooted.Read other 9 answers
i have vista home premium and my intel matrix storage manager is messed up!intel(r)cpu 2140 @1.60 ghz 1.99 gb ram 82945g express chipset family!
my windows repair wont fix the problem!here is what it said!
root cause found:
no 0s files found on disk
repair actionartition table repair
result: failed.error code=0x490
here is my scan log!i would be eternaly grateful for help resolving this issue!my crapy little computer is my home music studio!
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 8:17:31 PM, on 5/5/2009
Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16830)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\On-Screen OSD Indicator\OSD.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Quick Search Box\GoogleQuickSearchBox.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAAnotif.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\hpwuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Advisor\HPAdvisor.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
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i thought this was a tech support site!i have 14 views and no help...wtf??
I recently reinstalled Vista 64 bit on my Gateway P-6860 FX laptop and everything ran smoothly except when I went to install the Intel Matrix Manager Driver. It said that the system does not meet the requirements for the software and that the installation could not finish. Obviously the laptop meets the requirements for it, considering the Manager came pre-loaded on the machine.
How can I fix this? I've tried installing the driver via the Gateway Recovery Center, but even though it said the driver installed successfully, the Intel Matrix Storage Manager program is still nonexistant.
Ok, I've been trying to find help elsewhere, but I can't find any help out there.
I keep getting the following error appearing at random intervals:
When I click it, it just launches 'Intel(R) Matrix Storage Console'.
But then all the bloody thing does is show this message:
If anyone knows how to resolve this, what appears to be a false error, I would appreciate the help. Thanks!
Welcome to Seven Forums LJFENNELL. This is a laptop problem from what I was able to see. I dealt with this for a girlfriends laptop a few years ago. In researching I did find it was just an annoyance since the popup said everything was ok as in your picture. You can right click taskbar, click on properties, taskbar tab, customize in notification area, and set it to always hide, that will remove the annoyance at least.
My girlfriend had a Dell, and the first thing we did was a BIOS update to the latest version, as people on the forums were having sucess with that. It didn't work for us, so we ended up updating the Intel Matrix Storage Console. THAT did the trick.
For you, I'd suggest go to start menu, see if Intel Matrix Storage Console is listed in all programs, click on the help/about listing and see if you have the latest version available for your PC. Dell had a newer version listed for her PC, and uninstalling, and reinstalling new version fixed it. Good luck, A Guy
Hey guys, have any of you manage to install Intel Matrix Storage Manager? Everytime I try to install it it says my computer does not meet the minimum requirements. Without it I can't switch from IDE to AHCI for my SSD...
Firstly I assume you had AHCI enabled in the bios before installing Windows 8.
So, just try installing the matrix driver in compatibility mode with Windows 7 or Vista : To install a driver/program in compatibility mode - right click the setup.exe file - click properties - click compatibility - check run in compatibility with windows 7 / vista etc. - check run as administrator - leave the rest blank. Start setup.exe and install.
If that doesn't work post back what controller is installed in device manager under IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
I'm trying to download the latest Intel Matrix Storage Manager. I'm using Windows 7 HP 64 Bit. I went to Intel and downloaded the one I thought was for my operating system but when I tried to install it I was told that my OS was not the right one for that download. Could someone please direct me to the right one?
Thank you
The Rapid Storage Software/AHCI Driver?
Quick background-I restored my drive from image and i cannot recall what i did to make it a bit faster. i think it had to do with Chipset or IRST.
I tried to install the latest version 18.104.22.1682 and i get a incorrect platform error and it doesn't install
I'm using version 12.8
My specs are Win 7 pro x64, 7 Series/216 H77 chipset, I5 3rd gen, SSD SanDisk Ultra II 240g, Seagate 2tb HDD
Is this version for a different chipset or version of windows?
Hi Fooey,
follow this link, you need the enu version, 4th block down.
Hello,How i see on my topic i cannot instal Intel Management Engine Interface Driver and Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver. Can you give me someone some solution to fix this problemThanksRead other answers
How can I install Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology on my Laptop?Read other answers
I am trying to upgrade the hard drives in my desktop. It was Windows 7 when I purchased it, and I have upgraded to Windows 10. It is running Intel Rapid Storage Technology, and the drives are in RAID 1 configuration.
I am following instructions on Intel website to replace the drives. Part of the process involves starting the Rapid Storage software in Windows.
The problem I am having is that when I try to start the software in Windows I get an error message that says the software is already running and cannot be started again.
any ideas?
If it is Raid 1, cannot you just replace one drive at a time as you would do if one failed?
The intel utility sits in the hidden icons on the taskbar.
Dell Command Update keeps saying it needs to download this update, but it fails; when I click to see the website of the update and download it and try to install it, it says it needs .NET 4.5...
This update is from 2014, do I really need it? I'm not sure how it's utilized.
Is there some way to get Dell Command to stop trying to update it? I'm not seeing many options here.
is the intel rapid storage technology is for SSD OR HD? or should i download it???
It`s actually for a raid setup, but I always install it on my ssd.
Install it.
I've finished installing drivers for my laptop and I really have no idea about Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Do I need it? Help!
This is mainly used for RAID setup and management but you can use it to manage your SATA HDD's.
A suite of drivers was provided with my Asus motherboard. I could see a good reason for installing most of them but not the Rapid Storage set as I never intend to have a raid setup. After reading several posts on this forum, I am wondering whether there may be other reasons for installing these drivers. I would be pleased if someone could enlighten me.
Hello Keith,
The Intel RST drivers also include AHCI for your SATA devices. It is recommended to be installed.
When I try to click on it to open I get this message
Try to reload or repair the Intel Rapid Storage Drivers
I have just purchased a Lenovo B50-80 (80LT00H5US) i3-4005u Notebook (April 2016).I noticed a Application installed called "Intel Rapid Storage Technology". It has a 500GB HDD Hard Drive. Is there a good reason or reasons that I use it? If there is what are the advantages for me, a guy who uses mail and browses and sometime watches a movie on it.Read other answers
With the driver revision change of the latest W7 compatible storage management driver has come a name change as well from
Intel Matrix Storage Manager to Intel? Rapid Storage Technology with new driver version v188.8.131.527.
I've already installed it & it really improved my HD performance with NCQ enabled compared to drivers v220.127.116.113.
It now is faster in AHIC mode on a single drive compared to IDE mode with this new driver so I'm very pleased with it.
My full system specs are below in my post. (bottom lefthand corner)
Here's a few screenshots of the new interface & HD Tune performance benchmark with AHIC (single drive) & NCQ enabled.
You can check it out here if you like...
Intel? Rapid Storage Technology
And you can download the latest driver here...
Intel? Rapid Storage Technology Driver for Intel Desktop Boards
On behalf of those who can utilize this technology I thank you for your post and links. FabeRead other 5 answers
I have tried repeatedly to update the IRS software that came with my Windows 8 system to the Windows 10 version available on my system's drivers and downloads page. It fails every time, even when downloading a fresh copy in a new location. I've extracted the file and attempted to run the setup file, but always get "A reboot is pending" error message, even after rebooting.
How can I get this software updated?
Older and Older systems DO NOT take Newer and Newer versions of INTEL RST.
Windows 7 comes with Matrix storage manager 8.9
The INTEL MSM is not INTEL RST
Windows 7 Requires INTEL RST 9.6 for advanced format drives aka larger than 80 gigs.
Intel RST replaces Intel Matrix Storage Manager. HOWEVER you cannot update to your hearts content from 7 to 8 to 9 to 10 to 11 to 12 to 13 to 14 etc. As the drivers and chipsets get newer the older ICH5 6 7 8 9 10 etc are dropped from support.
downloadcenter.intel.com/.../15251Version 220.127.116.114 may be the max for your motherboard
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2682&CC_0104= "Intel(R) ESB2 SATA RAID"PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C3&CC_0104= "Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID"PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C6&CC_0104= "Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller"PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104= "Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/5/3400 SATA RAID"PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_282A&CC_0104= "Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/5 Series SATA RAID"
NEWER Versions (Not necessarily Supported on OLD chipsets)
Microsoft* .NET Framework 3.0 or newer is required to be installed on the system in order for the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology User Interface to install. Note that Microsoft* Operating Systems do not have .NET 3.0 or newer installed by default.
There may not be an update. The WIN10 ver... Read more
I have just purchased a Lenovo B50-80 (80LT00H5US) i3-4005u Notebook (April 2016).
I noticed a Application installed called "Intel Rapid Storage Technology". It has a 500GB HDD Hard Drive.
Is there a good reason or reasons that I use it? If there is what are the advantages for me, a guy who uses mail and browses and sometime watches a movie on it.
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Welcome to the Lenovo Community !
The main reason for using it is performance of the hard drive. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application not only aids in better hard drive transfer speeds, but will also keep power consumption to a minimum. Whether you are just browsing the web or watching a movie you will find the Intel Rapid Storage Technology of benefit to you. For more information on Intel Rapid Storage Technology please visit the link I have below.....
I have an Envy dv7-7212nr upgraded to windows 10. My system is quite slow to boot up, maybe 10 minutes before it is usable. I suspect the 750 gb hdd and 32 gb ssd are not configured properly. I can't find the intel smart staorage app to see if the ssd is configured or set to accelerate and the like. I don't know what the app name is to look ofr it and I don't know if it is even on my machone. I'm concerned with downloading the latest driver/files from Intel site for fear of my machine not working afterwords. How can I confimr my ssd is working and caching as it should? Can I install the latest Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 220.127.116.110 driver without fear? I purchased the laptop around June of 2013.
Hi, Please try HP version: http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?swItemId=vc_154151_1&swEnvOid=4192 Regards.Read other 1 answers
I built a new system for a relative using the H87-G43 MSI board. I have set up a SSD 64 GB to be used as a Caching disk using Intel's Rapid Storage Technology.
I followed the set up procedure which required a BIOS change to RAID Mode before the OS was installed. So I have one 500 GB drive that is accelerated and the 64 GB SSD that is being used as the caching drive.
No errors or BSOD's when booting, I had to enable the drive in the Intel console for this(it sees the drive just fine) to work. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology(Intel SRT) really improves boot times over just using the mechanical drive. It is not a performance issue I am having just a reporting issue I think.
The question I have is about how Windows is reporting the drives in Device manager and computer management.
Windows 7 shows the information below in bold.
In device manager only the 500 GB drive is shown and it is shown as a SCSI device.
In computer management only the 500 GB drive is shown.
Both drives are shown in the Intel management console for this technology.
The computer is running fine and zippy, I am just a bit concerned about the 500GB drive (SATA) being reported as SCSI. Funny I downloaded SPECCY and it shows it as a SCSI drive as well using a 40 pin cable.
Any help, thoughts, ideas, or experience with this technology that could enlighten me would be very helpful.
Found out this is normal behavior, no issue.Read other 1 answers
I have tried repeatedly to update the IRS software that came with my Windows 8 system to the Windows 10 version available on my system's drivers and downloads page. It fails every time, even when downloading a fresh copy in a new location. I've extracted the file and attempted to run the setup file, but always get "A reboot is pending" error message, even after rebooting.
How can I get this software updated?
Older and Older systems DO NOT take Newer and Newer versions of INTEL RST.
Windows 7 comes with Matrix storage manager 8.9
The INTEL MSM is not INTEL RST
Windows 7 Requires INTEL RST 9.6 for advanced format drives aka larger than 80 gigs.
Intel RST replaces Intel Matrix Storage Manager. HOWEVER you cannot update to your hearts content from 7 to 8 to 9 to 10 to 11 to 12 to 13 to 14 etc. As the drivers and chipsets get newer the older ICH5 6 7 8 9 10 etc are dropped from support.
downloadcenter.intel.com/.../15251Version 188.8.131.524 may be the max for your motherboard
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2682&CC_0104= "Intel(R) ESB2 SATA RAID"PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C3&CC_0104= "Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID"PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C6&CC_0104= "Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller"PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104= "Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/5/3400 SATA RAID"PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_282A&CC_0104= "Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/5 Series SATA RAID"
NEWER Versions (Not necessarily Supported on OLD chipsets)
Microsoft* .NET Framework 3.0 or newer is required to be installed on the system in order for the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology User Interface to install. Note that Microsoft* Operating Systems do not have .NET 3.0 or newer installed by default.
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I can't find my ssd in intel rapid storage technology , ahci and raid
Because I want to use it for caching
It's detected in the bios and windows explorer
My ssd is corsair sata3 60gb running the latest firmware 1.3.3
You can find the IRST drivers at Intel. I'm using them and am not aware of any problems. I don't use raid but use IaStor for my AHCI driver.Read other 1 answers
I have two Dell XPS 8700 desktops. They are both about a year old. A few days ago, I installed the Windows 10 Anniversary Update on both of them. That seemed to go OK. I used both pcs for a little while after the update finished. When I shut the first machine down, there was already an update. I chose Update and shut down. The next day I was on the other pc and after I used it for a few hours, suddenly a program wouldn't open. I finally restarted and as I might have expected, there was an update being installed. (I've had that same senario happen other times so I wan't surprised, ie, things quite working normally and then you find Microsoft has pushed out an update that requires a reboot but doesn't tell you.) But then the trouble began. The update took awhile and then the login screen came up, but every time I tried to enter my password, the screen would freeze and it would restart. After about 5 repeats of this, I got a black screen that said Starting Automatic Recovery and then it went to a pale blue screen that said that WRkrn.sys was corrupt or missing and I needed a disk or a system administrator. I couldn't remember if I had created a recovery disk or where I had put it. I ran to the other computer to create one, but when I started it up, the exact same thing happened. I called Microsoft and they wanted me to start them up in Safe mode, but I couldn't. So then they had me create an ISO image. I am sure it was of the latest build. I tried to repa... Read more
Been a number of probs with the recent MS updates causing problems like yours....
You can always go to the Intel download site and grab their driver update scanner. It will examine your hardware and recommend updated drivers.
My notebook Toshiba U840, which come with 32 GB SSD + 500 HDD. It applies Intel Rapid Storage Technology to speed up the performance, recently, I try to upgrade my HDD by replacing SSD, I use Norton Ghost clone image to SSD, but when I restart window,
it pops up to config Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) and cannot go to BIOS at all. (I get all the back up and keep original 500 HDD untouched. ) I get no idea on how to set IRST, but it offers following options:
Create RAID VolumeDelete RAID VolumeReset Disks to Non-RAIDRecovery Volume OptionsAcceleration OptionsExit
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions
RAID Volumes:
ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable
0 SSDSpace RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 11GB Normal Yes
1 cache_vol RAID0(Cache) 128KB 19GB Disabled No
Physical Devices
ID Device Model Size Type / Status (Vol ID)
0 New SSD 480GB Non-RAID Disk
1 SanDisk SSD 30GB Cache Disk(0,1)
Thanks in advance for any suggestions
I have this installed but i have disabled the service and tray icon from running at boot
I can only find conflicting info about this, it seems to be for RAID setups only but other might suggest those with single drives can benefit from it running with NCQ and AHCI mode ... I have my BIOS and Windows in AHCI mode with my Vertex 2E SSD and Seagate 7200.12 SATA-3 HDD (noticable improvement at boot once enabled)
do I need the IRS service running to get any performance boost? or is just having it installed enough? it seems fast enough without it but thought I would ask - and if I DO have it running I wont need the tray icon to load would i?
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my intel rapid storage technolgy icon shows not running.on opening the application some thing like detecting problem occurs and it closes automatically.plz suugest me a solution.i'm confused..
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my intel rapid storage technolgy icon shows not running.on opening the application some thing like detecting problem occurs and it closes automatically.plz suugest me a solution.i'm confused..
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You might want to uninstall the application from Control panel => "programs and features", then reinstall the Intel Rapid storage Technology. See if it's works.
hi i am using acer predetor helios 300
from Intel Rapid Storage Technology softwear i Don't know some how i offline my Hard disk and now it's not showing in the camputer and i Don't have access to all data of hard disk.
i forget how i offline my hard disk and dn't know how to make hard disk online from Intel Rapid Storage Technology. i reset my laptop but still hard disk is not showing. i chacked it's connected proply .
please help if some one can.
Thank you.
Hi address, Which operating system are you using? Windows 7 or 10? It appears to be Windows 10, However, Windows 7 can resemble Windows 10.
To bring the disk that you want to retrieve data from online, go to disk management by clicking start for Windows 7 and typing in the search and for Windows 10 just use the search icon that looks like a magnifying glass. Select Disk management and at the bottom left square box where it says Disk 0, Disk 1 or Disk C and right click where the disk indicates offline and click online.
You may also try updating all drivers for your operating system to ensure the disks run properly. If brining the disk online does not work, we will think of something else to try.
It is also possible that the disk may have failed or is full and cannot handle any more data.
I need more information before I send visual aids with step by step instructions to ensure I have the correct steps for your operating system version.
I have a Desktop PC with intel 975X chipset and a laptop with Intel x3100 chipset. And both use them need ( I think) Intel Matrix Storage manager program from intel, but after installing it, both HDDs on my desktop and laptop squeak when a program accesses the hard drive intensly.
Before my HDDs were producing just normal cluck cluck cluck sounds (like on old HDDs but not that noisy). Should I be worried about it?
Desktop: 2x160Gb WD Sata II in Raid 0, 7200rmp, 8mb
Laptop: 1x120Gb 5200rmp, 8mb
If you were to uninstall the driver, does the squeaking stop entirely? This is odd. I'm not sure if this could be due to the hard drive attempting to cache data more often. Doesn't make a lot of sense. I will google this and see if I find any other reports of something like this.
I'm trying to clean install from Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit to Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.
I ran the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. Under Intel Matrix Storage Console v 184.108.40.2061, it shows to get a free update to a compatible version. However, when I click on their link, it takes me to some unrelated site.
I've search for Matrix Storage Console updates and it takes me to Intel's sites, but I have no idea what to choose.
The two Intel sites I've gotten to are:
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24779/Intel-Rapid-Storage-Technology-Intel-RST-RAID-Driver (but don't know what they mean when they say "F6 and RAID BIOS configurations need to be performed prior to installation of this driver for proper operation.)
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/search?keyword=Intel®+Rapid+Storage+Technology+(Intel®+RST) (Don't know which download type to choose. When I choose "Drivers" and "Windows Vista 32 bit, I get 7 choices and don't know which, if any, of those choices I should choose.)
Good afternoon,
Having a bad day here trying to figure this out. Father's computer is a gateway running XP and w/ Raid. Windows will no longer boot after he tried to turn it back on from hibernate today.
The boot goes to:
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
all ok except
Port 1 (drive name) - error occurred (0)
Than gives the prompt for Configuration Utility but I don't want to be deleting Raid if I don't have to....I dont know what data I would end up losing either.
Than if you don't click that, it goes to the windows didnt load properly menu. None work and it will have windows trying to load forever. I tried safe mode with prompt and it hangs up everytime at
I tried the gwbasic memory basic and smart tests....no errors at all. I did not try the extended yet as it will take hours.
Notes: Upon going into Bios...it seems I can not even change the boot order. I downloaded an XP recovery disk and it won't boot up. I can get it to go to Intel Boot Agent than it immediately goes back to the windows didnt load properly menu. So far, I can only get the gwbasic memory tests to boot up from a CD.
I tried all the reseeding and unplugging with no luck either. Did a lot of research on here with the closest problem being an Itunes related one but they were allowed to still log into windows whereas I can not nor do we even have Itunes on here.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I have windows 7 64bit running on my main desktop pc now. HDD's on the ich7 interface are running in AHCI mode.
I decided to install intel's ahci drivers and upon the first reboot there was around a 5 minutes pause of nothing on the windows 7 loading logo screen and then it finally booted, after logging in there was a very unresponsive desktop followed by a balloon popup telling me my drive is detected and to reboot. On the 2nd reboot the delay was back again at the loading logo but this time it was infinity and after 30 minutes I hit reset and booted using f8 last known good configuration, this gave me the 5 minute pause again but I was able to get to my desktop.
Looking at device manager showed that whilst using intel's drivers 2 of my 3 ich7 drives are detected properly but my boot drive simply shows as 'disk drive' rather than its actual name. I then uninstalled intel's ahci software and on reboot it was fast again using microsoft's ahci driver.
My laptop I did the exact same procedure, installed windows using ahci and its integrated ahci driver, then installed intel's ahci driver on top and that has no such problems booting.
I will update my specs so people have the info needed to help.
ok did a bit of googling etc.
the driver that my laptop is using was an 8.7 version of the driver issue by dell for its customers I had downloaded a couple of months back, the same driver works ok on this machine no delay in bootup (although no official windows 7 support). However the drive stays as just 'disk drive', if I load the intel matrix app it does correctly identify the drive.
I found a beta 8.9.4 driver (the official latest drive which hangs is 8.9.0) and that has the same issue as 8.9.0, it seems intel is writing bad drivers for windows 7 in my experience as some may remember I had issues with their graphics windows 7 drivers as well. I would love to know if there is a solution to this as for now I am probably going to revert back to the microsoft ahci drivers.
My research so far indicates it is possibly a compatability issue between my new WD 640gig cavalier and the intel matrix drivers.
So 8.7 no pause
8.8 not tried as cant find it anywhere I expect be same as 8.7
8.9.0 first driver to officially support windows 7 pause on 1st boot, 2nd boot does not finish
8.9.4 beta driver same behaviour as 8.9.0 but pause is a bit shorter
8.7 and 8.9.4 do not recognise the drive by its name in device manager, 8.9.0 did recognise it after some unresponsiveness in the OS but the reboot after did not finish.
Hey guys, first post so excuse me if I don't format correctly. I've been having trouble with my computer getting stuck at the intel matrix option so I followed this guide on how to remove it:
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We will need to view the system status from an external environment. You will need a USB drive and a CD to burn. There will be several steps to follow.
Download GETxPUD.exe to the desktop of your clean computer
Run GETxPUD.exe
A new folder will appear on the desktop.
Open the GETxPUD folder and click on the get&burn.bat
The program will download xpud_0.9.2.iso, and upon finished will open BurnCDCC ready to burn the image.
Click on Start and follow the prompts to burn the image to a CD.
Next download driver.sh by noahdfear to your USB drive
Also Download Query.exe by noahdfear to the USB drive. In your working computer, navigate to the USB drive and click on the Query.exe. A folder and a file, query.sh, will be extracted.
Once this process is completed, download Dumpit by noahdfear to the USB drive.
Remove the USB & CD and insert them in the sick computer
Boot the Sick computer with the CD you just burned
The computer must be set to boot from the CD
In some computers you need to tap F12 and choose to boot from the CD, in others is the Esc key. Please consult your computer's documentation.
Follow the prompts
A Welcome to xPUD screen will appear
Press File
Expand mnt
sda1,2...usually corresponds to your HDD
sdb1 is likely your USB
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Supports SATA RAID 5/10 on specific desktop platforms, SATA RAID 0/1, AHCI, and matrix RAID on specific desktop and mobile platforms
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1. I could not establish with certainty that the latest Intel Matrix Storage Manager 220.127.116.113 (7-17-09) would work with my chipset series after many hours of study. Do I need to install an older one and if so which one? Could you sent me the actual file and the directions for proper installation. I have the Back up or mirror drive without any power. and have been using the "C" drive for a few weeks. It says I have the correct driver but that it is installed incorrectly. I am good at following instructions but as a psychologist a very busy person. thanks for your help.
2. Using the Intel Chipset ID Utility mine is "Intel® G33/G31 Express chipset"
3. My system Devices says: Intel® G33/G31/P35 Express chipset. -
4. When I search for this chipset, with either name, it always said "no result matched my search" = or that it was not found.
5. My current Intel Matrix Storage Manager is 8.5 But it has problems. The error messages are:
a) The RAID plug-in failed to load because the driver did not install correctly.
b) A Serial ATA plug-in failed because the driver is not installed correctly
6. I had upgraded from RAID 1 2-1T Seagate drives to RAID 1 2-2T Seagate Hard Drives.
7. When I tried using "Contol I" - It said that data on the disks would be erased. I then shutdown and listed both of them as Non-Raid Drives and have the mirror drive without power.
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I am going to be getting 2 new WD10EALS drives in the next day or so. My plan was to put them in raid using the onboard ICH10R controller on my mobo (an ASUS Sabertooth X58). I had wanted to run WDTLER to turn TLER on, but after reading some reviews it seems I might not be able to as it is reported WD disabled TLER on these drives completely.
Im curious if there is a way to change the timeout for the drives in the matrix storage controller? So if I do have an issue my raid won't die (I'll be using these drives in raid 0 for gaming only). I dont care about the data, I just don't want to have to go thru the hassle of reinstalling the games should a drive get dropped from the array. I am thinking about getting a wd green 2tb drive for backups but just curious if there is a way to change timeout via the controller.
edit: And by change timeout I mean how long the controller waits for the disk before dropping it from the array, like could i set it too 2.5 mins just to be sure?
For an architectural overview see wikipedia.org's page on TLER. The idea is to set a RAID disk's TLER to a value that is less than a Hardware RAID controller's disconnect timeout value. On-board Marvel (I believe) and the Intel controllers are not true Hardware RAID, thus AFAIK neither expose nor use a disconnect timeout (:. With or without TLER, when using two disks you can tolerate a fault (such as an outright failure of one disk) by choosing RAID 1. But no fault tolerance can be obtained by choosing RAID 0 (instead you will gain IO performance). With RAID 0 when one disk fails I am afraid everything will be lost .Read other 1 answers
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when i try to install but ikeep getting this message this computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing this software does that mean that my computer does not need it or is it because its windows seven i have a SATA hard drive not sure about the dvdrw and is an Intel 945 GMA chipsetRead other 8 answers
im trying to install XP on a Tecra S5.
As described in the manual, I created a disk with Intel Matrix Storage Manager.
With a USB-floppydrive I tried to install XP with the F6 method.
I could choose the correct driver from the disk and was able to create partitions and format them.
Short time later in the installation process, XP asks for the "Intel Matrix Storage Manager"
in drive A:.
Altough disk is still in the drive, there is no reaction.
Even when I change the disk, nothing happens.
Any ideas?
Start WXP installation again and when necessary load driver from floppy disc using F6 option. This will make HDD ?visible? for WXP set-up. When the HDD is recognized properly install WXP. Later when WXP is installed properly you can change partitions structure.
I don't understand why is floppy suddenly not accessible anymore. Check the data saved on it.


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3) An Emergency Operation (EMOP) in the Gaza Strip (2009-2011).
A successor West Bank PRRO for the period 2011-2012 will be submitted for approval at the November 2010 session of the WFP Executive board. The PRRO will target a caseload of 454,500 beneficiaries, with a particular focus on priority areas such as Area C and the Seam Zone. Assistance will be provided through the following components: (i) Emergency relief for the destitute; (ii) Livelihood support for vulnerable households (general food distributions and vouchers); (iii) School Meals in the most food-insecure areas, and (iv) a new Voucher-for-Work and Voucher-for-Training component to contribute to and promote self-reliance by preserving agricultural assets to restore livelihoods.
Following its successful roll-out in the West Bank, the Urban Voucher EMOP will be integrated in the PRRO as of January 2011 as part of the livelihood support for vulnerable groups component in urban and semi-urban areas. The caseload will be gradually expanded to 90,000 beneficiaries by the end of 2011.
The Gaza EMOP will be running until April 2011. The EMOP currently targets 313,000 non-refugee beneficiaries through general food distributions and school feeding, i.e., 70 percent of the non-refugee population in Gaza, aiming at meeting the immediate needs of the population affected by the conflict as well as improving the food consumption of families and individuals in need. 15,000 beneficiaries are receiving vouchers in urban and semi-urban areas of the North Gaza, Gaza and Khan Younis Governorates. This enables them to access a range of various commodities including protein-rich food (dairy products and eggs) directly from small and medium-sized shop keepers while saving cash for other essential food and non-food commodities.
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What game(s) do you want to experience for the first time again?
Eroge. That was the first time I saw hentai. It was quite the shock
It would also be nice to go back in time and play Need For Speed 3 with friends in split screen. It was around 2000 I think
I don't really. There are several games I could play with my eyes closed I know them so well and I can't really enjoy them any more but I don't see this as a bad thing since it means I enjoyed them enough to ruin them for myself.
I think crackdown would probably be one of the only games I would actually enjoy if I were to play it for the first time again since most of the other games that would I might want to play for the first time again. There are story driven games that I might want to play again but though that is really only because those types of games you play once and then can't play them again since you know what happens and it just feels a waste of time or at least that is what happens for me.
>There are story driven games that I might want to play again but though that is really only because those types of games you play once and then can't play them again since you know what happens
The biggest exception to this rule is MGS2. I didn't understand what was going on until my third play through.
I think the plot of the Metal Gear franchise is a bit of an exception to this whole story driven game genre considering how they didn't even release the games in order and how many times the plot contradicts itself but to be able to know what is going on you just have to say "that makes sense" and accept it.
>they didn't even release the games in order and how many times the plot contradicts itself but to be able to know what is going on you just have to say "that makes sense" and accept it.
I get the impression you probably think that is a negative thing. I love it personally.
Pokemon. Playing the series is completely different if you don't know type match ups (much less what type the Pokemon you're facing is). It's also different because you don't know which Pokes to catch, where to catch them and when to catch them. And you wouldn't understand why your level 100 Growlithe won't evolve.
I don't think it is a negative thing, I think it was a fantastic way to give plot twists and surprise the audience but I am just saying Metal Gear is not like most story driven games in which you can just play through it and everything is presented to you and explained, it requires an actual effort to understand it which many games have started to lack due to them not wanting the majority of their userbase to leave for a game being "too hard" for them to complete.
The plot only contradicts itself when Kojima tries to erase MGS2 from Metal Gear history, which is every-time MGS2 needs to be brought up.
MGS2 is my favourite game. I wish he kept playing it weird even if it alienated some people. The third one was supposed to feature permadeath and restarting the game if you died. I also hate that the ending of 4 was changed because of bad first response to it.
Me too man.
But I don't think Kojima himself cared much for it, seeing as he personally tries to forget it exists (Ground Zeroes Deja Vu mission, the MGS2 logo is hidden behind a sign you have to physically destroy to see, then Miller says 'Snake's polygons' instead of Raiden's even though Raiden is the main character).
You see, people forget (because nobody ever reads the credits) that MGS1, 2 and 3 had another writer by the name of Tomokazu Fukushima, and he is solely credited as the 'Codec Script' writer. All other Metal Gear games do not feature him as a writer.
You may or may not have noticed it, but MGS1, 2 and 3 had a specific kind of anti-Americanism, it wasn't a direct attack but a sort of acknowledging that 'might makes right' (America being the mightiest) even if that 'right' isn't what is good.
When Fukushima leaves Konami (after MGS3), the theme disappears.
But yeah, that's business. Can't help that most people are intolerant of philosophy.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Super Mario Galaxy.
Both games had an emotional impact on me, Ocarina gave me a sense of wonder and adventure. I was mesmerized when I first stepped out to Hyrule Field because before that I played Wind Waker. In that game I saw a place I wanted to see more of outside of the castle area but I couldn't explore it until I played Ocarina of Time and I stepped out into a vast area I just wanted to see and know more of. It gave me a sense of wonder and adventure so few games ever give me.
Super Mario Galaxy was another one, it also gave me a sense of wonder to see so much creativity go into a portrayal of space like what I saw. There was also another character who I admired for years and have a lot of respect for, which is probably why some people thought she was my waifu.
Both games rest in my collection and my memories as very well-loved favorites.
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TESTIMONIALSWhat Charlie's clients say about him..
Rebekah Goodwin
HR Consultant & Project Coordinator CWI, NDIS Barwon Region, Canberra
July 2014
"Charlie has dual strengths in the theory and application of sustainability ideas and practice. While I am most familiar with his horticulture expertise I have also observed him facilitate and mentor multiple diverse learning groups across two decades. Charlie is articulate, curious and insightful; his passion for social ecology and sustainability is only outweighed by his commitment to learning and learning outcomes for his students. Charlie isn't afraid to ask questions about the questions. He's a life long learner and a charismatic trainer, dedicated to inspiring action to the benefit of the individual, the community and the planet."
Dr. Richard Hill
School of Human Services and Social Work, Griffith University, Gold Coast
July 2014
"I have known Dr Charlie Brennan in a professional capacity for several years. We were colleagues in the School of Human Services at Southern Cross University in Coffs Harbour and at the Bellingen Institute. We have also worked together on the planning of a national conference on poverty and we both participated in a major research project on regional poverty in NSW. Additionally, I have worked alongside Dr Brennan in various teaching situations. He is a committed and highly engaging educator who brings considerable insight into the classroom. Dr Brennan has taught across a range of units, including a core unit on ethics which has been very well received by students over a number of years. He has demonstrated an outstanding ability to teach in an informative and engaging manner, encouraging students to air their views and injecting considerable insights and humour into classroom discussions.
In relation to research, Dr Brennan has established himself as a prominent scholar in the areas of environmental sustainability and sense of place. I understand that he has recently been involved in research in these areas and I expect that Dr Brennan will continue to make a significant contribution in these fields of study. The breath of Dr Brennan's knowledge of sense of place is remarkable and he brings fresh and challenging insights to discussions on such matters.
Personally, I have found Dr Brennan to be a highly intelligent, engaging and supportive colleague who thinks in highly creative ways and is always willing to participate in discussions on scholarly issues. He is also a reliable and supportive colleague who has brought a positive collegial approach to the workplace. This is matched by a strong and professional commitment to duties across a range of areas including teaching, research and administration. Indeed, it has been a pleasure working alongside someone who has such outstanding personal and professional qualities."
Dr Judy Lambert
Principal, Community Solutions, Sydney
July 2014
"During the various projects on which I've collaborated with Charlie, his creativity and lateral thinking about people and their relationships with the places that matter, has been a refreshing approach to environment and sustainability. A reflective thinker who 'looks below the surface', Charlie's use of art, photography, poetry and prose to encourage different ways of knowing and better understanding each other is a welcome underpinning to his work."
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Shiatsu Health Practitioner, Ann Arbor, US
July 2014
"Charlie Brennan has a profound sensitivity to how we as humans can empower ourselves through creating a 'sense of place'. Being around him, I have witnessed and taken in his way of being around plants, place and planet. Learning a way of planting my garden more 'wildly' as I planted with him, following his tips on how to create entrances to my healing space that would enhance what is already here, I have learned ways of better expressing who I am in the places I occupy. With Charlie's guidance and example I have gained confidence in my skill around creating a sense of place and have allowed myself to indulge in what it takes to create the kind of environment that supports, enriches and comforts me and my community."


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I have taken the Homemade Pledge this year. The Homemade Pledge is the pledge to "buy handmade this holiday season, and request that others do the same for me". And pretty much I've been abiding by my pledge. I've been making quilts (pictures!), buying from Etsy, and buying gifts that make a difference like books and things that are good for the environment. (I have to be vague or certain people will not have surprises this holiday season!). I am also making calendars this year for some of those smaller gifts, and I'm venturing into felt broaches… just have to find pin backs… So, in other words I've been busy!
I hope you too consider taking the Homemade Pledge. Or at least give gifts that make a difference (World Vision, Unicef, Kiva, Ten Thousand Villages…
Another small thing I'm going to do is buy a "Yes You Can Wish Me A Merry Christmas" pin. These pins are a local imitative that will support the Simple Dreams Team – a local program that provides Christmas dinner to thousands of Russian orphans at McDonalds. The Kneiders (my old neighbours) and some other Stratfordites will be travelling to Moscow in January 2009 – this is their sixth trip. Many children are also fitted out with a new set of clothing – a real luxury in many cases. $5 can make a huge difference!
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"What's wrong with this one?" my husband asked me in a way that made me instantly feel both frustrated and guilty. "Nothing," I said in a forced peppy voice, "It's a nice picture of a bird." My husband tensed and sat down next to me. "Listen," he said, "you asked me to take a picture of the bird, and I did. Now you are annoyed that I did exactly what you asked. I feel like I can't win." I put my head on his shoulder and looked out over the ocean. He had brought me all the way to the Galapagos as a gift and I was frustrated that I didn't like many of the photos.
The truth was I had never taken an art or photography class and I was in over my head with wildlife photography. I knew exactly what I wanted to capture, but I lacked the skill to do so. I wished I could figure out how to work the camera and I feared I would leave the islands with no images that captured my memories. I looked at the photo my husband had taken of the pelican and I was amazed by the quality of the photo. But, I was also taken aback at how it captured exactly what was happening in the surf without capturing at all what I was watching in the surf. It was in that moment that I realized what the problem was…one photo had captured so much. Looking at my husband it was never clearer that perception really is everything.
"Look," I said pointing at the bird, "you see a pelican being splashed by waves." He nodded yes and looked at me with a questioning expression. "Well, that's not what I see," I explained, "I mean, I see it. But it's not what I find interesting about him." My husband nodded and said nothing as he turned his gaze back to the bird. "Watch what happens when the waves go out," I said, "He will chase them. He will spread his wings and stomp his feet like a toddler splashing in a puddle. He will not turn around, because he is not afraid of us. He is at peace. He is happy. He is having fun." I saw the corners of my husband's mouth go up in a smirk as he saw the personality of the pelican come alive. "Your picture is honestly really good. But it does not capture what I see as memorable about this bird. You see a bird. I see THIS bird. I see a unique little soul."
My husband took my hand and squeezed it. "What else do you see?" he asked. I shrugged, not sure how to answer. "Take that crab," he said smiling, "I see the contrast of a bright red crab on black lava rock. What do you see?" I giggled at his inquest and was also a bit surprised that when he saw color, I saw something entirely different. "Watch him a sec and you'll see." My husband did as I requested, but the expression on his face made it clear that he did not see what I did. I sighed as I began my explanation into what was special about that crab. "When the tide comes up, all the other crabs scurry away. But not him. This one is different. He stays. He sits in the sea foam and likes to pop the bubbles. I like him. I think he is funny." My husband said nothing as he got up and walked down the beach in attempt to take pictures from my perspective.
I had no way to know at the time that this conversation would change our relationship. But it did. It changed how we engaged in conversations when opinions differed and served as a poignant reminder that we could take very different things from the same experience. I gained a new respect for the man who worked very hard to learn how I saw the world around me, so that he could use his skill to capture it for me. As the days went on I found myself getting a kick out of the photos he took from his perspective as they showed his world to me. I was baffled by how we saw the exact same moment so differently and we continuously discussed what we found special and interesting in each scene.
Less than a week later when my husband proudly handed me the camera to look at a photo he'd taken, I cried. Without direction he had captured the moment between a mother Booby and her chick exactly as I experienced it. Through practice and effort he had learned my perspective of the world and was able to look at "just a bird" and see it through my eyes. Even though he would never be moved in the same way I was, he knew what I would find special in the way the mother fed her baby. His photo and those that followed it may have started as out as a quest to get better pictures, but it turned out to be one of the greatest and most loving things he's ever done for me.
"Mom!" he said giggling, "look at this bird dancing." My son sat on my lap looking at a long forgotten album that he found under the coffee table. I smiled a big and genuine smile at the memory. "You know, I thought he was stomping and splashing. But I think you may be right. It does look likes he's dancing doesn't it?" He nodded as he looked at the page. I marveled at my son and smiled as I took in the lesson this image was once again teaching me. One picture, three perspectives. It was just the reminder I needed to remember the value of our individuality and the importance of being understood. I turned the page and his eyes widened at the site of a colorful crab submerged in sea foam. "Tell me more. What else do you see?" I asked my son.


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Apricot Yellow - Dazzling Yellow!
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Nelumbo nucifera
Apricot Yellow is an added ray of sunshine in your garden! It is one of the truest yellow flowers that we grow and it has a happy flying, dancing shape. The extremely elongated petals make the flower over-sized for the plant and BIG flowers are always welcome!
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After weathering a high-profile backlash, hard-liquor companies are quietly pouring more money into television advertising.
Spirit brands like Smirnoff and Bacardi are expected to drop $20 million on commercials this year, twice what they spent last year, according to market researcher Impact Databank.
All of these ads are bought through local affiliates or cable networks, Impact added, to avoid the public outcry in early 2002 that followed an NBC announcement that it would carry liquor ads from British company Diageo.
The network would have been the first to break a voluntary ban that had existed for decades, but calls from members of Congress and Mothers Against Drunk Driving torpedoed the deal.
Diageo, whose brands include Jose Cuervo and Captain Morgan, turned its attentions to other buyers, however. It plans to unveil a $10 million campaign for Smirnoff next month.
"The climate has changed, and possibly so has the attitude of consumers," said Scott Reid, vice president and global creative director for Finlandia vodka, which plans to launch its first television campaign Sept. 30.
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Finally coming to PS4™! Caladrius Blaze is a vertical scrolling shooting game developed by Moss.
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- Multiple story lines made with more than 15 unique characters
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I know I may get some comments on how wrong I am. Still, I know I am not a fan of reading them and I wouldn't use them. They had their place for world building or setting up a dramatic arc, but I think there are more interesting ways for a writer to achieve this.
Personally I am a big fan of the flashback and extended flashback. Recently I read Timothy Zahn's Thrawn Alliances, his second book in the Star Wars Trawn trilogy of books. The story had to unfold in the past and present of the two main characters in the book. The author wove both stories together jumping from past to present roughly every other chapter. As a reader it took a little to get into the rhythm of this but it proved to be a very effective way of dealing with the story arc.
I often use and like when dialog is used to bring out characters' past connections and or conflict. The key in any great book is conflict. How effective the author is at setting up that conflict no matter what, when, or how it arises is the difference between a finished book and a pass from me as a reader. Too often prologues hit me with a, "might as well read this first because it's gonna be part of the story later." I'd rather get to the story right on page one.


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