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Report: Adrian Gonzalez promised Sox he wouldn't chase Albert Pujols money
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According to ESPN.com, during negotiations with his new club, Adrian Gonzalez assured the Red Sox that even though the two sides did not finalize a contract before his trade from San Diego to Boston became official, he wouldn't allow changes in the market to alter what he was seeking in a contract. Specifically, Gonzalez told the Sox that he would not let a potential contract extension for Cardinals superstar Albert Pujols alter what he sought. Instead, Gonzalez told the club that he would continue to use the same deals his agent mentioned early in the offseason — the eight-year, $180 million deal signed by Mark Teixeira, the five-year, $125 million deal Ryan Howard has with the Phillies and the eight-year, $184 million deal that Joe Mauer has with the Twins — to guide what he saw as fair market value.
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"I made a comment to Theo, 'Make the trade happen by itself, and I promise you during the season I'll negotiate,"' Gonzalez said. "I'm not going to come here and be like, 'OK, we'll see you at free agency and see if you outbid the other teams.' We'll negotiate during the season. We're going to be fair. We won't be looking for record-breaking deals. We just want market value.
"We gave them our word that we were going to negotiate during the season in good faith. We're not going to go in there and ask for Albert Pujols' contract, something along those lines."
Pujols' presence was clearly felt at the table. The Red Sox couldn't shake the notion that if Pujols signed a mega-deal, the shared parameters of what market value was could change overnight.
"That was one of their comments, what if he gets this humongous deal and you want to be closer to him?" Gonzalez said. "I said, 'Trust me. What the market is today might change by then, but we're going to negotiate based on what the market is today."'
According to the story, Gonzalez and the Sox agreed that an extension did not need to be hammered out in order to finalize the trade. Instead, the first baseman and the club achieved an understanding of the financial parameters for a deal that Gonzalez sought, and agreed to revisit talks later, once Gonzalez' had returned to the field in the spring following surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.
The Sox currently control Gonzalez' rights for the 2011 season, when he will make $6.3 million. While there is not yet a formal agreement for an extension, both sides stated unequivocally that they were all but certain that one would be inked before Gonzalez becomes eligible for free agency.
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Luke Coleman in Erbil -
As Turkey heads to the polls on November 1, the hostility between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the country's Kurds, represented in Ankara by the People's Democratic Party, continues to make headlines. The Turkish government regards the Kurds in Syria and Iran as mere offshoots of the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which has been fighting a bitter separatist campaign for over 30 years; but its relationship with the semi-autonomous Kurdish Region of Iraq is less straightforward given the growing energy and trade ties.
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq lies south of Turkey and hosts large numbers of PKK militants in bases around the Qandil mountains, close to the borders with Turkey and Iran. The PKK are referred to euphemistically as 'guests' by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Erbil, which has to walk a fine line between satisfying filial allegiances throughout greater Kurdistan and maintaining good relations with its main economic partner in Ankara.
On June 20, an Islamic State suicide bomber infiltrated a rally in the Turkish border town of Suruc. The explosion killed 33 mainly Kurdish youths, who were congregating before taking part in a reconstruction project in the Syrian Kurdish city of Kobani. The PKK immediately questioned the lack of security that had allowed the incident to happen, and two Turkish policemen were executed in their beds by PKK militants, whom the organisation claim were working without authority.
Ankara soon after announced it would be targeting all "terrorists", referring to both Islamic State and the PKK. In reality, Turkish military jets focused almost exclusively on PKK bases in the Qandil mountains area, and a fragile two-year peace process between the PKK and Turkish state was over.
Give peace a chance
KRG President Massoud Barzani was quick to express his anger in a telephone call with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu over the raids. In an official statement in late July, Barzani "expressed his displeasure with the dangerous level the situation has reached". He also requested that the issue should not be escalated to such a level, because "peace is the only way to solve problems and years of negotiations are better than one hour of war". This was the first statement made by a senior Iraqi Kurdish official, with a previous statement by the Iraqi Parliament's speaker Salim al-Jabouri centring on the violation of Iraqi air space.
Barzani has not always supported peace to this degree, however, and KRG policy seems to be moving towards an agreement that the PKK must leave the Kurdistan Region. The group was granted permission to stay in a peace accord following the Kurdistan Region's civil war of the mid-1990s, when the PKK allied with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), with whom it maintains ties. The PUK is a minority party in the KRG, enjoying strong support in the eastern province of Sulaymaniyah. In 1997, Barzani coordinated with the Turkish government in Operation Hammer, one of the largest offensives against the PKK on Kurdistan Region soil.
The KRG head of foreign relations, Falah Mustafa Bakir, told reporters that this July's bombing operation in Qandil by Turkey was disproportionate. "Of course, we do not want our country to be bombarded and we don't believe it will help solve this situation. It will only escalate the tension. Therefore, we urge both sides to go back to the ceasefire."
And during a recent trip to Washington, Bakir said: "Yes, we do not agree with the actions of the PKK recently, but that doesn't mean that the response should be through bombardment. We believe that there is no military solution to such kind of problems. The best way forward would be peace and talks."
When the village of Zargali in the Qandil mountains was bombed by Turkey on August 1, nine Iraqi Kurdish civilians were killed. Barzani laid the blame at the feet of both Ankara and the PKK. "[The PKK] should withdraw its fighters from the Kurdish region so as to ensure the civilians of Kurdistan do not become victims of that fighting and conflict," the KRG president said. "We condemn the bombing, which led to the martyrdom of the citizens of the Kurdish region, and we call on Turkey to not to repeat the bombing of civilians."
Iraqi Kurdish commentators are naturally furious with the treatment of Kurds in Turkey, although there is growing resentment towards the PKK in some quarters. Independent press is still largely a fiction in the Kurdistan Region, but is united at being able to separate the economic necessity of doing business with Turkey, with anger at its campaign against the Turkish and Syrian Kurds.
Trade trumps kinship
Both Ankara and Erbil understand the need for strong relations. The Kurdistan Region's vast reserves of oil have made the region considerably better off than Kurds in neighbouring countries, even while the KRG tries to structure the debt. An attempt to raise funds through a bond issue earlier this year faltered due to the opaque nature of the economy. Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank were hired to arrange the sale, but could only secure a lending rate of 11-12% over five years, making the debt more expensive than that of junk-rated Ecuador. The plans were shelved as investors also shied away from possible legal complications with Iraq's central government in Baghdad. The Turkish state appears keen to help out the KRG when it can; unable to pay large sections of its bloated public service, the KRG accepted a $500mn interest free loan from Ankara in February. The loan is likely to be paid with crude by the energy-hungry Turks.
Turkish PM Davutoglu recognises that trading ties are the most significant diplomatic tool in a troubled region. "What makes your borders safe is not the number of your tanks, but the volume of mutual trade and investment with your neighbours," the PM has noted in the past.
At the moment, most of Turkey's energy is imported via the eastern pipelines of Azerbaijan, Iran and Russia. The Kurdistan Region's nascent production and financial and security crises prevent it from a place at the top table, but its pipeline that runs from Kirkuk to the Mediterranean port of Ceyhan in Turkey is set to play a bigger role.
The pipeline has a projected capacity of 1.6mn barrels per day (b/d) – and Kurdistan Region reserves were in March put at 50bn proven reserves of oil and up to 10 trillion cubic metres (cm) of natural gas, placing the region eighth in global terms, with 3% of of the world's combined reserves. The report's author, Dr Ghalib Mohammed Ali, head of the Oil and Gas Committee of the Sulaimaniya Provincial Council, claims the "Kurdistan Region will be last place on earth to run out of oil reserves".
The pipeline stretches 970km, initially westwards from Kirkuk before doglegging north, to the west of Mosul. It crosses into Turkey near the border with Syria before eventually flowing west to the east Mediterranean port of Ceyhan. This route, now more than ever, is subject to flow outages, either from 'hot-tapping' theft or sabotage by the PKK. The KRG put losses due to these interruptions at half a billion dollars in the six weeks from the start of July alone. A PKK attack on July 30 accounted for $250mn of the total.
Sardar Sharif, a lecturer at the University of Duhok in the Kurdistan Region, outlines the necessity for Turkey's government and the KRG continuing to develop ties. "Economic growth and increased domestic demands for energy make Turkey vulnerable in terms of securing its supply. Despite strong objections from the USA and Baghdad, Turkish companies, individually or in partnership with international companies, have comprehensively invested politically and economically in Iraqi Kurdistan's oil sector."
"Meanwhile, the Kurdistan Region appears eager to play a parallel role by developing oil and gas policies in order to become a credible partner assisted by Turkey," Sharif goes on. "The Kurdistan Region appears less important than other neighbouring states at this moment, but it may become a valuable strategic partner for Turkey both to ensure deep and solid political relations and also future mutual security issues."
The emergence of Islamic State around the borders of the Kurdistan Region has had an effect on investment in the region's cities, with the skyline of Erbil in particular studded with stationary cranes and unfinished skeletons of high-rise apartments. But KRG Ministry of Trade and Industry figures reveal that there are now 1,329 Turkish companies registered in the Kurdistan Region, up from 1,023 at the start of 2012.
However, the Kurdistan Region's problems stem not just from the war on its borders and the low price of oil, but also its long-running dispute with the federal government in Baghdad.
The government of previous Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki stopped delivering the Kurdistan Region's share of the federal budget in early 2014, accusing Erbil of selling a portion of its oil independently in contravention of the constitution. The KRG was left with no other recourse but to sell all it could produce in an attempt to balance the budget. An agreement between Baghdad and Erbil was struck in December last year, whereby the KRG would supply 550,000 b/d to Iraq's State Organisation for Marketing of Oil mechanism, in return for the 17% share of the budget. But shortfalls in production in January saw the monthly budget payments reduced, a state of affairs which continues today. Both Erbil and Baghdad have expressed an interest in getting the deal back on track, with Kurdistan Region exports now exceeding the daily requirement.
All this leaves Erbil one choice – to sell oil independently. Landlocked and with neighbours Syria and Iran out of the market, Turkey is the only possible customer. With a future clouded by war and a resolution with Baghdad in no way certain, Iraqi Kurds are proving to be the model of economic pragmatism when it comes to Turkey.
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"Am I... Dead?"
I held up my left arm against the brightness allowing the light to filter through my fingers bathing my wrist with its golden glow. The cut was no longer there. Baffled, I searched my other arm for the deadly slit but nothing seems to lie beyond the flawless skin, not even the small tattoo that brought me to the brink of insanity. Nothing. It was then when I realised I was standing at the edge of a platform, of a station I have never seen or heard of in my life.
"Where is this place? What am I... doing here?" I muttered so very silently, even the wind that blew by could not have heard.
"You're at the train station of course!" a lady with the softest golden perm smiled at me.
"You...heard that?"
"Heard what?"
"So you did not heard what i just said?"
"Well, your face had always been a big giveaway. No matter the news nor the papers your face has always told the truth."
I nodded. I knew what this face had done to me as well. To many, it seemed like the work of angels , carved out so delicately for the sharpest of features . However none of them knew how much I hated it, how many times I have stood in front of the mirror with a small knife so that i could just disfigure myself... so that I could be away from the miserable, miserable life. Until yesterday. Another failed attempt to mar my countenance, directed the blade towards my wrist. It did not hurt, not at all. Instead i felt relieved. No longer do i have to live a life so plastic, no longer do i have to hide behind the beautiful facade, no longer must I be wary of the flickering lights of the cameras around me or worry about what rumours the media had in store for me. I am finally free... from all that wished to catch a glimpse grotesqueness so that they can tear my celebrity image apart.
"Do not fret my dear... It is safe here. You can finally live the life you have always wanted! Trust me its going to be a happy place." The lady smiled once again, placing a comforting arm around my shoulders. The smile was not like those I have received. The smile was genuine, and so was the warmth that lingered at the my shoulders.
Arriving upon a bright whistle, the train halt at the station within wisps of mist. I was the first to grab hold of the sliding door and the first to be greeted by a pleasant conductor whom invited us into the train with much enthusiasm.
I turned to my new friend, whom smiled to me again amidst her golden curls.
"You know what? This ain't the end for us... It is a whole new beginning."


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Bethany was selected by her Girl Scout troop to hoise the American flag for Monday's Memorial Day ceremony on the town green.
"In order for [New England Patriot's quarterback Tom] Brady to play a great game, which is a must if the Pats want to hoise the Lombardi Trophy, he needs to stay upright." - From an article by Nick Curcuru and Michael Muldoon in the Gloucester Daily Times (Massachusetts), January 27, 2013
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Did you know? The connection between "hoise" and "hoist" is a bit confusing. The two words are essentially synonymous variants, but "hoist" is far more common. You'll rarely encounter "hoise" in any of its regular forms: "hoise," "hoised," or "hoising." But a variant of its past participle shows up fairly frequently as part of a set expression. And now, here's the confusing part-that variant past participle is "hoist"! The expression is "hoist with (or by) one's own petard," which means "victimized or hurt by one's own scheme." This oft-heard phrase owes its popularity to Shakespeare's Hamlet: "For 'tis the sport to have the engineer hoist with his own petar[d]." (A petard is a medieval explosive. The quote implies that the engineer-the person who sets the explosive device-is blown into the air by the explosion of his own device.)
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Chapter 3 - The Harvest MoonMature
I didn't tell my aunt about Ruth, I didn't see a point. She seemed stressed out enough about the store opening. The back story that I got from Peter was the they use to date, and never really got over it. It seemed a little overboard for a relationship that didn't last longer then a month, but maybe that's just me. He told her to back off, I haven't seen her since. And, to be honest. The more I hang out with Peter, the closer he seems to make his way to the friend zone. I mean, sure I like him and all. But, something was missing.
The weekend went by in a flash. I spent a lot of time in the woods. I've been having weird dreams. Like the one I had before, only involving the owl this time. Was it a warning? I lied on the back looking at the ceiling, taking in deep breaths since the house was filled with the sound of cookies. Maybe it seemed like cheating, but I was bored and felt like baking. And I had some large chips left.
"Kay Penny! I gotta go and open up and meet the ladies! Don't be to late now. Its opening day." She says peeking into my room.
I reply and move to the end of the bed petting Merlin, "I won't be later. Just a little sluggish from staying up baking cookies for the opening." I yawn.
She comes up to the end of my bed and ruffles my hair, "You're a big help Penny. I hope you know that."
I smile, "I do. I'll just be a few minutes behind you. Need to get a caffine and sandwich. My apron is freshly pressed. And I'm wearing a nice deep purple t-shirt." I yawn.
She pulls out a box and slips on a new charm bracelet with a new pentagram. I smile and hug her. Then she pulls out a amulet on a black cotton cord and ties it around my neck.
"What are these for?" I ask.
She pats my shoulder, "For protection. I've been looking in the legends more and more. I just want to be careful."
"You really think there is a beast out there?"
She kneels, "Listen sweetpea. The world isn't what it appears. You and I both know that. We also know that it might be something else. Something from our kind. We need to keep ourselves low key. They use to burn our kind."
I lean in, "What do you think it is?"
"I don't want to find out. So be careful." She kisses my temple. "Don't take em off. The bracelets other charms include the drama masks to somewhat hide the pentagram. So its not out there."
"You worry too much." I smile.
There was a pause. And for a moment... I thought she was hiding something from me.
"I got to go. Ladies are probably waiting."
I get up from the bed and watch her get into the van. I do my morning routine of face, hair and make-up before going back into my room and slipping into my favourite pair of skinny jeans and the purple top. I didnt wear much make-up, just a nude eye with a swift of matching purple on my bottom lash line to make them pop. I slip on my boots and give Merlin a kiss before leaving.
"Now don't forget. You start at noon." I smile.
"Mrow." He replies.
I scratch behind his ears, "Good boy."
I carefully put my apron in my purse and lock up the door. I grab my scooter from my porch and make a dash for the Burnt Bean. I walk in and see Peter at the counter with a big smile on his face as I walk in.
"Hey you."
I walk up to the counter, "Hey." I yawn slightly.
"Late night?" He asks.
I nod, "Yeah. Made cookies for the opening today. Was up late."
"Well then I guess I am here to save the day." He smiles and pulls out a paper bag and a large Coffee Slush.
My face floods with relief, "You have no idea how much of a boost I need." I reply and hand him the cash. "You saved my ass."
He waves it off, "No worries. I get off at about 1:00ish today. I'm making my mom walk over to your guys' shop."
"Oh thats cool. But you don't have too." I reply.
He leans in, "To be honest. Expect all the originals to be there. Your shop has been quite the buzz." He smiles.
"Well hopefully people come to buy stuff and aren't just there for the free cookies." I laugh.
He chuckles, "I'm sure it'll be a little bit of both. Anyway, when we come over I'll bring you another order." I go to hand him the cash, and he puts his hand up. "On me."
"Thanks Peter." I smile.
"No problem. Now you better go before you get me in trouble." I laugh and skip outside the door in mockery, it was an inside joke.
I walk across the street and down the sidewalk and go into the shop from the back. I hang up my hoodie and put my sandwich in the fridge and pull out my apron. I go to the mirror and tie it around my waste. A simple black apron with 'The Ivy' in gold at the bottom. I slip my phone in the apron pocket and notice I still have time to eat.
"Morning ladies." I greet them.
"Its almost time." My aunt says almost bouncing.
"Did you eat yet?" Agnes asks.
"No but I grabbed a sandwich. I wanted to make sure we had time." I reply.
She shoos me off, "Go eat."
"Don't have to tell me twice." I laugh and head into the back.
I had to admit that Peter knew me well. He grabbed me a turkey and lettuce sandwich and it was amazing. Just what I needed. They set out the cookies while I ate in the back, the whole shop smelled of freshly baked cookies. I sit in the back with the door open. Out the back way you could see the woods.
What's out there?
I see something peeking out in the distance, I try to focus my eyes but couldn't make it out. Probably just a wild dog or something.
I wash my hands and grab a bbq lighter and start lighting up the candles.We had 10 minutes till opening. I had butterflies dancing around, they began a flutter fight when I saw all the cars pulling up to the shop and people started to line up the last five minutes.
"I can't believe the line!" My aunt cheers.
"Peter told me we've been the talk of the town lately. Says most of the original families will be showing up." I reply giving her a warning look as I lit some of the finishing candles.
She nods, "Well. Let's see what they have to say." She smiles and opens the door. "Welcome to The Ivy everyone. Where anything is possible." She smiles with glee and lets the first crowd inside.
They pushed and shoved, oed and awed. They were impressed, and the children enchanted. I handed out cookies, and booklets that hold info on our products.
"Excuse me. May I have some help?" I hear and turn to see a tall man standing there.
He wasn't exactly a man, he was about my age. If not a little older. He was tall, dark eyes and slightly curly brown hair.
"Sure. What can I help you with?" I ask.
"I have a special someone in mind. But she isn't the type to be impressed with flowers. She is more personal. So I thought maybe I can get a little bit of everything for her? But I honestly have no idea where to begin." He smiles.
I poke my cheek slightly, "Hmmm. Well, we can pick out a fragerence. And maybe something for her house? Like a candle or oil?"
He claps his hands together, "Perfect."
I walk him over to the back wall by the cash, its where we had our bottles of fragerence. They weren't big, but that was because they are so potent. Only need a drop or so.
"Have any idea of which she would like?" I ask.
"To be honest...no." He chuckles.
"Okay then. Close your eyes."
He gives me a curious look, "Why?"
I laugh, "Just trust me."
He closes his eyes, "Alright."
"Now," I take his hand. "picture her. Standing here with you. Imagine her aura caressing yours, her skin brushing against your hand. You lean in... What do you smell?" I ask in a low voice.
"I smell...." he pauses. "...strawberries." He responds and opens his eyes.
I smile, "See. Its not as hard as it seems."
He runs his fingers through his hair, "I'm just glad I found you. I would have been over here for hours." He chuckles as I pass him the strawberry fragerence.
"For maximum effect. Have her put a drop on her wrists, behind her ears. And a streak or two through her hair."
"Her hair?" He asks.
"Kinda hard to explain. But a lot of the hormones and such that attract someone. Are released through there head." I explain.
"Wow..." He replies. "How old are you? I mean you look awefully young to know all of this."
I laugh, "Been around this sort of stuff forever. Plus working here means I should know what I am help selling." I reply. "And especially since I help make it all." I add.
"I suppose so." He smiles. "Now, what else should I bundle in with this?"
"Well from personal experience. The best thing that goes with strawberries is... chocolate."
"Perfect. Do you guys have a little set with chocolate?" He asks.
I nod, "We do. I'll grab it for you from the back."
I have him get in line while I go into the side room where we keep most of the product. I go through the shelves and find the last chocaholic set and grab it. I put it on the table and grab a while box, some tissue wrap and a brown silk ribbon. I go to the cash and take the perfume from him and place all the products on the side and put the tissue in the box and place the fragerence inside and frame it with the other products.
"Some oil to burn for relaxation. A few tea light candles for the bathroom. Especially enjoyed during a bubble bath. A small tube of sample fragerence. And a small heart for decoration." I say to myself. I show him the setting, "How is that?" I ask.
He looks, "Perfect."
"Great." I reply and close the box and tie it closed with the brown chocolate coloured ribbon. I give him a ticket to show at the register, "You will be cashed out. And I hope you and your girlfriend enjoy the products." I smile.
"Its great. She will love it. Thank you."
"No worries. That's my job." I smile and go back to handing out cookies.
I help a few other customers, mostly with candles and such.
"Hello, can I get some help?" I hear.
"Sure, what can I help you with?" I reply.
"Looking for a cute girl with amazing lavender eyes." I hear and blush.
I turn and see Peter, I punch his arm. "Not funny."
He chuckles, "It was a little funny."
I look at my phone, "Wow. I didn't notice the time."
"How is it going?" He asks.
"To my surprise.... amazing. The last group just left a moment ago." I reply.
"Well I came because I wanted to warn you. The original wives are on there way."
"Oh. Hello Peter." My aunt greets him.
"Hello Miss Montgomery." He smile and she goes on to talk to Agnes and Marggie.
I walk towards the window, "Why are they called the originals?" I ask.
"There families trail back to the orginal members of Willow Creek. Some kids even say that they have a secret society. But, most likely just a bunch of rich people with nothing better to do then to make each others life a living hell." He replies. "Have pretty old fashioned names. Pierce, Bennett, Garrett, Gilbert, Lockhart. So on and so forth."
The air suddenly became heavy, Merlin who had been lying on the little corner window took off into the back. I watched as they came inside. The vibe coming off of them was suffocating.
"How may I help you ladies."
A tall woman with long dark hair and light eyes turns to my aunt, "Simply looking. See what all the buzz was about."
I walk up to them, "Cookie? Freshly baked." I smile.
She takes a cookie and a napkin and looks around, the others follow suit. They were all different, but looked the same. The one who spoke I came to know as Miranda Pierce. Her husband was the mayor. They have have a son named Kyle. Bridgette Gilbert, seemed out of tuned. She has medium cut brown hair with long laters and side swept bangs. She was mostly here for appearences. The others left before I could listen in. I could almost here there noses raise on there way out.
"Who makes the products?" Miranda asks.
"Me and my niece do." Aunt Eden smiles.
"I'd like to order special baskets for the ladies. Do you do special orders?"
I nod, "We do. We require the week to put them together, incase we need to make some product. And they will be ready Friday night."
She scribbles down on a piece of paper and hands it to my Aunt, "I am having a party saturday night. So friday I will be setting it up and making sure everything is in order. Think you can drop it off?" She asks.
"I'm sure we can swing that." I smile.
"Great. See you both then." She nods. "Peter." She greets him and leaves.
I let out a breath, "Finally. Some air."
Peter looks at me, "What do you mean?"
I laugh, "Nothing. The tension just sucked the air outta this place."
"Ah." He nods looking out the window. "Oh. Here comes my mom."
His mom comes into the shop and takes a whiff of all the different scents. She has long blonde hair and great eyes. Deep sea green with a hint of yellow and brown.
"You must be Penny. I've heard quite a bit about you." She smiles and shakes my hand.
"Peter has told me about you too." I smile back.
"So this is you and your aunts shop? How did the opening go?"
She looks at my aunt, "Your shop is lovely."
"Thank you. Penny decorated."
A look of shock crosses her face, "Most impressive." She turns to me, "What would you recommend?"
"You seem like a very elogent lady. So I recommend a green tea and lemon fragerence. And vanilla and lime blossom for your bedroom." I reply.
"Sounds good. Sign me up." She smiles. "I'll take a set of both."
"In the box sets comes a large candle, three tea lights. Some oil and a container for your living room and or bedroom. It comes with reeds to help spread the lovely scent." I explain.
"Sounds great." She gives Peter her card. "I have a doctors appointment. I'll see you at home." She kisses his temple and leaves.
I grab the sets and tie them up with green and yellow ribbon. I give him the ticket to give to my aunt at the register. I also slip him a points card.
"I hope your mom enjoys the products."
"I'm sure she will." He smiles. "I gotta head back. Need to do a few things."
I nod, "Alright. I'll see you at school next monday. This week I have a lot of orders to fill."
"Well, I wanted to invite you to the party Miranda is having. My family was invited and we're allowed to bring someone." He asks.
"I'm flattered, but--"
My aunt wraps her arm around me, "She'll be there."
"Great. I'll pick you up about 8:00pm." He smiles and leaves.
I remove her arm, "What do you think you're doing?"
She pulls me into the back, "Look sweetie. We need to make sure they don't suspect anything is up. All of the originals will be there. I need you to make sure they aren't telling there husbands that something is up with us."
I sigh, "But I don't want Peter thinking that this is a date. Which is exactly what you did."
"Don't you like him?"
I rub my temples, "I thought I did. Especially at first. But lately, he seems to be in the friend zone." I lean against the counter, "I just feel like... someone else is out there. Someone who I can be completely honest with. Maybe... someone like me." I reply.
She smiles slightly, "Your mother had that feeling once. Just before she met your father." She replies and sits in her little chair. "She came home one day, all perky like she usually was. Telling me that she had felt the winds changing. She was about your age too."
"Was it dad?" I ask.
"Of course. They met at a formal." she chuckles, "He spilled a cup of juice on the floor. She walked by and tripped."
"And there eyes met and they fell in love?" I ask.
"Surprisingly it seemed they hated one another at first. But one day after school, she got caught in the rain. and he gave her a ride home. When he kissed her hand, she knew the changes in the wind was from him."
"I miss them... I don't remember much. But I do."
She stands up and hugs me, "Me too. Me too sweetie."
"I don't remember you telling me how it happened. I mean, you told me that people found out about us. But there had to be something else..."
"Some things are better left alone Penny."
"But I have a right to know." I retort.
"Why bring up bad memories Penelope?" She asks and goes back to the front of the store.
"Because, atleast there some memories. I have none. I want to know what happened."
"No." Aunt Eden replies.
"Why not?!"
"Because your mother made me promise!" She screams and runs into the back.
I couldn't handle it. I put my apron behind the counter and left. I find my way back into the woods. I go in deeper this time.
This isn't fair. I have a right to know what happened. Don't I? I mean, they were my parents. Its bad enough that no one served time. No one got my parents justice. I wasn't even told where they were buried. I never got to bring them flowers...or say goodbye.
Out of the corner of my eye I notice something white in between the trees. I debate on turning back, just so I don't get lost. But curiosity gets the better of me. I press on through the trees and see an old gazebo in the middle of the woods, then just pass it is a rocky ledge. Beyond that led more woods.
I walk up the few steps and sit.
"Mom....dad...are you there?" I whisper and cry into my knees.
After a few moments, I collect myself and wipe my face. I look around and pull out a candle and lighter from my bag. I light the candle and grip my pentagram.
"Holders to the realm of light and dark. I need your help. Blood to blood. I call forth." I whisper and take a breath. "I beg you... help me remember... Show me there faces. Just...one more time..." I plead.
With my eyes closed, I suddenly felt warm. I slowly open my eyes, and see shimmering lights around me. I stand up and they dance around me, like fireflies. The spread out to the outside of the gazebo, and the surroundings change. I see the old house.
"Matthew, we have to hide Penelope!" I hear my mothers hectic voice.
"Endora is on her way Lillian." He replies.
I watch them outside in the greenhouse, holding me as I slept. She takes off her pentagram and puts it in my pocket.
"This is it... isn't it?" She weeps.
"No.It isn't. I promise." He replies and wipes a tear from her face.
I saw them standing in the backyard, holding me closely. Just like a treasure. Then my small figure was covered in shimmery lights.. and then I was...gone? Then everything began to go fuzzy and blurry.
"No! Wait!" I shout and the lights disappeared. "...wait." I whisper and slink back down to the ground. "It worked?" I ask myself in shock. "I don't know. Did it?" I question.
I turn my head towards the woods. I blow out the candle and put it back into my bag. As I stand up, I try to see a figure. Or something in the dark.
I pick up my bag and begin to make my way out of the woods, just as it was starting to get dark. I looked at my phone, three missed calls from home. I stop at the grill and pick up the usual and head back to the shop to start on the orders. I didn't want to go home. Not yet.
I go into the shop and light a few candles and start on the orders. I didn't know where to go from here. What do I do? I did my first spell, I should celebrate. But I can't. Because deep down. It would kill me, and Aunt Eden.


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Genre and what to do:Hidden object game. Youda Legend: The Curse of the Amsterdam Diamond is a challenging game which takes you to the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. Begin your journey from Amsterdam, settle in a hotel room and understand that you are in the middle of the mystery. There is no introduction about what is going on, only with the game progress you start to understand everything. In the hotel you will find the map and a spot which appears before your eyes. The main goal you face throughout the gameplay is to find all the hidden objects in the scene. Each time you find all the objects from the list, you will face puzzle task. After you cope with this task also, you move to the next level. Sometimes you will experience difficulties in finding the items, but you can use hints, which will help you. To use hints, solving puzzles, you will pay your points.
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Medical researchers have found that teens who are sleep-deprived or sleep too much have more than a five times greater risk of suicide than teens with healthier sleep.
The research, reported in August's Journal of Sleep Medicine, investigated suicidal thoughts, planned suicides, attempted suicides and reported suicides among teens. The study investigated a population of 12,154 teens in 2007 and 14,782 teens in 2009, as part of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveys.
Of these total populations, 15% of the teens had suicidal thoughts, 10% planned a suicide, 5% attempted suicide and 2% of the total populations required treatment after attempting a suicide.
The researchers then measured the average sleep length of the teens. They found that those teens who slept less than five hours a night were significantly more apt to consider, plan or attempt a suicide.
Surprisingly, those who slept more than ten hours per night were also significantly more likely to consider or attempt suicide.
When the numbers were crunched, it turned out that sleeping less than four hours on average increased the incidence of suicide thoughts or attempts by 5.9 times – almost six times. And sleeping an average of more than ten hours a night increased the incidence of suicidal thoughts or attempts by 4.7 times.
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Villa Lucia – Home 82441 Villa
- 5 bedrooms
- 12 sleeps
- 5 nights min stay
Villa Lucia – Home 82441
- Villa
- 5 bedrooms
- sleeps 12
- 5 nights min stay
Top Review
Villa / 5 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms / sleeps 12
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.5 km
- Child friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Villa Lucia sits on Lake Como's 'golden shore' - suitably described for the extra sun the Western shoreline enjoys, its warmth bursting through the Alps, dancing over the calm waters. The result? Possibly the finest view anywhere on the lake.
Lovingly restored by its owners, each room has been thoughtfully designed to offer the wow factor, yet still achieve a sense of comfort, function and purpose. Whether it's a long overdue family holiday, a sporting trip with friends, or that once in a lifetime dream wedding, Villa Lucia is perfectly suited in its style, design, layout and location to offer everything you need and more for your stay on Lake Como.
Floor to ceiling windows dominate Lucia's imposing frontage, ensuring the breathtaking views across to Bellagio are never more than a glance away. Complete with a wide open terrace to the front of the Villa, Al Fresco dining is a must - the perfect spot for wining, dining, dancing and of course,
Villa Lucia sits on Lake Como's 'golden shore' - suitably described for the extra sun the Western shoreline enjoys, its warmth bursting through the Alps, dancing over the calm waters. The result? Possibly the finest view anywhere on the lake.
Lovingly restored by its owners, each room has been thoughtfully designed to offer the wow factor, yet still achieve a sense of comfort, function and purpose. Whether it's a long overdue family holiday, a sporting trip with friends, or that once in a lifetime dream wedding, Villa Lucia is perfectly suited in its style, design, layout and location to offer everything you need and more for your stay on Lake Como.
Floor to ceiling windows dominate Lucia's imposing frontage, ensuring the breathtaking views across to Bellagio are never more than a glance away. Complete with a wide open terrace to the front of the Villa, Al Fresco dining is a must - the perfect spot for wining, dining, dancing and of course, romancing.
Lucia's sprawling accommodation is offered across two floors accommodating up to 12 guests. Downstairs, a large well appointed kitchen adjoins a bright, airy dining space set for 12, with large doors opening out onto the front terrace. Impress your guests as you welcome them into the main lounge or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the surroundings yourself; sink into the soft furnishings and take in the stunning fresco paintwork overhead. The additional drawing room and snug with original fireplace make the property ideal for large groups and families. Through the grand entrance hall and up the stairs, 5 large double bedrooms await, plus a further office space complete with double sofa bed. 4 bathrooms (2 with baths and all with showers) ensure all guests can be catered for comfortably.
- Stunning lakeside views across to Bellagio
- Sleeps 12 people (5 large double bedrooms plus additional room with sofa bed)
- 3 large reception rooms
- 4 bathrooms
- Large outdoor entertaining space - with table, chairs and sun loungers
- 100 metres from Cadennabia lido - newly renovated swimming pool with bar overlooking the lake
- Wifi / DVD / CD player
- Driveway to park 3 vehicles behind electric powered security gates
-100m from the Cadenabbia ferry service
- Tremezzo 10 minute walk
- Bellagio 5 minute ferry ride across the lake
- Meaggio 5 minute drive
The nearest swimming pool is located just a stones throw from Lucia at Lido di Cadenabbia. Recently renovated and great for the kids it also has a restaurant and poolside snack bar.
First floor: Master suite with ceiling to floor windowed doors opening to balcony and to the lake view , five further bedrooms (3 king bedrooms, a twin bedroom and a single with pull-out ideal for children or teens) a family bathroom with whirlpool/Jacuzzi bath, shower room & en-suite to bedroom two.
Villa Lucia is part of the Lucia Estate and her neighbouring Villa Luca, a charming art-nouveau villa sleeps up to six guests with beautiful elegant gardens and roof terrace. Guests are welcome to hire the entire estate for weddings and events or for those with larger guest parties.
Further details indoors
We restored Villa Lucia just 3 years ago but we have ensured we have retained all original features such as the renaissance corbels, neo-classical balcony and balustrading and decorative painted ceilings, but we have also ensured all mod-cons are included too for a real comfortable and enjoyable stay. The kitchen is fully equipped for your stay including a large fridge and freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, along with all you need to dine for up to 12 guests.
Internet access is free of charge and an essential for most guests now in order to keep in touch with those left at home or the office!
Further details outdoors
Villa Lucia is set behind private gates that serve Villa Lucia and the villa above (used occasionally when the owners are in residence). Villa Lucia provides secure private off-road parking for up to 4 cars. The surrounding gardens are for the exclusive use of guests to Villa Lucia and a wonderful spot for lunch 'al fresco'. There are several sun loungers and a table and chairs for outdoor dining too. Should you wish to hold your wedding or special event at Lucia we would suggest hiring Villa Luca (our neighbouring villa too) that provides additional accommodation and additional private gardens suitable for outside functions.
Location description from owner
The Lake Como region
Como's untouched beauty has been a hot topic in travel guides and glossy magazines throughout the world, especially since George Clooney's much publicised purchase of Villa Oleandra in the town of Laglio. Other celebrity neighbours include Donna Versace and Michael Schumacher. But with its beauty and endless activities for all the family, it is an all year round destination for those that love the finer things in life!
Getting to Lake Como is simple. A range of airlines fly daily including British Airways, BMI Baby, Alitalia and Easyjet, to Milan's two airports; Malpensa International Airport, to the northwest, is 40 miles from Como and has a bus service to the town of Como. The smaller Linate Airport to the east serves flights from Europe and within Italy and is connected to Milan by bus service.
Lake Como lies on the Milan to Switzerland train line. The train stops in the town of Como, where there is a tourist office in Piazza Cavour. The Ferrovia Nord Milano, a small train line that leaves Como from via Manzoni, runs only between Como and Milan.
Ferries link the major villages and towns of Lake Como, providing both a good form of public transportation and a great way to sight-see from the lake. There is also a bus system to villages around the lake.
Fancy a real glamorous treat? Why not let us organise a chaffeur driven experience from the airport to your own private villa on Como. Sports cars more your thing, or how about a speed boat? We can get you out and about in style!
Cadenabbia di Griante
Villa Lucia sits on the western shore of Lake Como ideally located to reach all the major towns on the lake such as Bellagio, Menaggio, Tremezzo, Laglio (famed now as the home to George Clooney) and Como itself.
Just a short walk is the Lido di Cadenabbia with its beautiful swimming pool, bar & restaurant. Also just 100m from the villa is the Cadenabbia ferry port which provides access to all major towns on the lake for both cars and passengers, with Tremezzo and Villa Carlotta ports also within walking distance.
There are some fabulous pavement cafes, restaurants and typical Italian bars a walk away from the villa to cater for breakfast, lunch and dinner and anything in between! A must is dinner at our favourite - Al Veluu which is said to be one of the best restaurants in Europe and a favourite with many of the rich and famous! There are also various small shops in the village of Cadenabbia and neighbouring Tremezzo, a small grocer who sells fresh bread, milk, fruit and veg and your daily conveniences is ideal during your stay. There is a much larger supermarket in nearby town Lenno or Bennetts superstore in Como sells everything you need and more should you want to stock up at the beginning of your holiday.
There is an endless list of places to visit when on Lake Como, our favourites include the beautiful botanical gardens of Villa Carlotta just a short walk from Villa Lucia and is said to have over 500 species of plants and flowers, the bustling town of Bellagio (said to be one of the most beautiful towns in Europe) where you can enjoy a gelato from one of the many stalls or sip a glass of champagne at the world famous Villa Serbelloni.
Activities abound on the lake; during the summer Como comes alive with the lake buzzing with sail boats and speedier alternatives! Swimmers and divers also enjoy the lake during the summer. Just a short walk from Villa Lucia, is the recently opened Cadenabbia lido, for those who enjoy the pool and a nice cool drink whilst the kids play! Do take a couple of the lake excursions - a great way to explore Como it is also the only way to truly appreciate this area and the glamorous lakeside villas that adorn its coastline.
Wine tasting is of course a necessity in the local Cantina Follie in Tremezzo, sailing and wonderful boat excursions around the lake are also a great way to explore.
Golf: Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Course is located nearby as is said to marvel the best of golf players. This fantastic 18 hole, 5442m, par 70 course is one of the most ancient golf courses in Europe, with steep inclines, sweeping fairways and spectacular views en route. Open from March to November, is certainly one to add to your list.
The world famous Villa D'Este also offers an 18 hole course and is said to be the most varied and difficult of the European par 69 courses, along with one of the most magnificent viewpoints on Lake Como itself
The central lake area is famous for some of the most elegant villas and gardens that are open for all to discover and marvel at. Some of our favorites include Villa Carlotta just a short walk from Villa Lucia, the 17th Century Villa Serbelloni across the waters in Bellagio and Villa Balbianello made famous by Star Wars and James Bond this little paradise is only accessible by boat.
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- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- 4 Double Beds, 1 Sofa Bed, 4 Single Beds
- 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite, 2 Shower rooms
- Wi-Fi available
- Private garden
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Safe
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- CD player
- Hair dryer
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
- Payment
- To be covered by Payment Protection this rental needs to be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal. Never pay for your holiday rental by wire transfer (such as Western Union or Moneygram) as this type of payment is untraceable.
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
- Cancellation policy
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About the owner
Emma B.
- Response rate:
- 80%
- Calendar updated::
- 28 May 2017
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
This Villa has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and sleeps 12. It's been listed on Holiday Lettings since 18 Feb 2009. Located in Lake Como, it has 10 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate is £4268.
The Owner has a response rate of 80% and the property's calendar was last updated on 28 May 2017.
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"Living the life of a celebrity"
We stayed at Villa Lucia Estate (which includes Villa Luca next door) for a week, whilst getting married on the Lake. It's a beautiful villa, classically furnished to an extremely high standard, with gorgeous views across the lake. To wake up in the master bedroom to those views across the lake to Bellagio is something I'll never forget, and no one wanted to leave on the last day. We didn't arrive until around 7pm, but were met by Karen who showed us all round the Villas, and also left us welcome baskets of basics, including bottles of wine to sip on the terrace whilst admiring the view that evening.
Owner's reply: It was a wonderful few days wasn't it and so pleased you all fell in love with the place! I think an anniversary stay is in order! Ciao xx
"Amazing Villa, beautifully furnished in a heavenly place"
Villa Lucia is a classical Italian Villa furnished in classical style, just as in the pictures. Lake views from the balconies were sublime. Feels exceptionally spacious - some rooms downstairs we hardly used. It really couldn't be in a better place to explore Lake Como. It's a very short walk from the ferry which goes everywhere around the beautiful lake. Be warned that like most villas, there is a road between the villa and the lake but its not too noisy, particularly at night. We crossed it and swam in the lake every morning (steps down) and also took canoes and canoed across to Bellagio. The beautiful Villa Carlotto is a stroll anti clockwise, as is the smartest hotel on the lake where we enjoyed a few pre supper cocktails. The only gripe (and it certainly didn't spoil the holiday) is that the garden in the photo was next door's - we only had a tiny patch of grass to sit on next to the drive which goes up the hill to behind the villa where some quite frankly rather rude people live!
"A gorgeous, spacious villa, with amazing gardens, spectacular views and a fantastic location."
The villa was the most beautiful surprise. It was such an easy and comfortable place to relax in for a week, we didn't want to leave. The decor was lovely and it was spotlessly clean it has a wonderful atmosphere. There was a CD player that we played Pavarotti on every morning for breakfast. The views from house were spectacular and you can lay in bed and see the stars and lights across the lake. The gardens are beautifully maintained and elegant with lots of relaxation areas. All the crockery was lovely and matching with nice wine glasses. We had a selection of wines available if we wanted to buy them, and the essential basic supplies in the kitchen were there on arrival. The location is fantastic, nerby Villa Carlotta and in between 2 ferry stops. A small local minimart, bars and restaurants/cafes all within walking distance. We were there in the middle of September with very few tourists, which was a lovely time of year. It even snowed on the mountains one night. A really wonderful and special place to stay. Only thing missing was a clothes washing machine. I was reluctant to write this review only because I didn't want others to find out about it. Have already had other friends making bookings. You will not be disappointed.
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5 Victoria St,
Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: 03 6220 6999
Corner of Tamar, William & Cimitiere Streets , LAUNCESTON 7250
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Situated on a combined site of 4,710m² this magnificent complex takes up a significant portion of an entire city block and contains the following:
- A number of very large commercial buildings which include a fully renovated hotel complex, an indoor car-park, and a very large two-storey warehouse style building that has the ability and flexibility to add more than 40 additional hotel suites, a new apartment complex, professional offices or even retail showrooms;
- The hotel component contains 32 suites, fully licensed restaurant, lounge, reception, commercial laundry, fully equipped gymnasium and car park. This is a significant heritage listed boutique 4.5 star hotel and is one of the finest colonial accommodation properties in Tasmania;
- Conference Centre with 3 stylish conference/meeting rooms with separate kitchen and toilet facilities.
The entire complex can support the application for overseas citizens to gain residency and eventually citizenship through a number of visa's which include the Business Owner (Subclass 890) and the Significant Investor Stream Visa (Subclass 188). It is not a condition that you reside in Tasmania for these visa's
The complex is in a prime location in the Launceston CBD opposite the large City Park and adjoining the historic Boags Brewery and close to Aurora Stadium (AFL Football). Also, Launceston is only a 40 minute flight to Melbourne with numerous daily flights to and from Melbourne. Hobart is a 2 hour drive directly south.
Launceston is a popular tourist destination with world class golf courses (Barnbougle and Lost Farm), vineyards, and wineries and UTas University which is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world.
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AND NOW A WORD FROM CHRIS LYON (Film Liaison): One of the most unique parts of the Louisiana Film Prize is the requirement to shoot in a specific area in order to be eligible to compete. While this provides a unique opportunity to win $50,000 and other great prizes (link), it also provides challenges to filmmakers coming in from outside the area who may not be familiar with our region. With filmmakers flying in from Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Denver, and beyond, we have realized over the first two years that providing filmmakers with the support they need to get their project done is a full-time job. That's where I come in.
I'm Chris Lyon, a filmmaker from Shreveport, Louisiana and founding member of Team Louisiana Film Prize. I've been making my own films in the area since I was 17 years old, and working professionally in Shreveport-Bossier and around the state for the last 7 years. In that time I've produced shorts, indie features, web series, and television shows, and the friendships and connections I've made have been extremely valuable to my own projects. But I've always been a team player too – sharing contacts, locations, and resources with my fellow filmmakers. And this year, I'm bringing that knowledge to all filmmakers participating in this year's contest.
Whatever your needs – from cast and crew to locations and equipment – northwest Louisiana has it all. We've been a production town since 2005 and we have the resume to prove it. With that work has also come considerable resources, but sometimes it's not always easy to find. I'm here to be your biggest fan – to connect you with those resources and help you get your filming across the finish line. Down the road, I'll be helping filmmakers make their film shine by keeping up with them in post-production and providing tips and pointers there. Even further in the future I'll help bring the Top 20 films to the screen October 3-5 for LAFP 2014. From start to finish, I will be your man.
So here I am! Take advantage of all Shreveport-Bossier and northwest Louisiana has to offer. I'm reachable at email@example.com and can also be found on Facebook or on Twitter @chrisplyon.
Good luck out there!


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I have a couple of users that are not receiving email when they open, close or update tickets.
I am running SW 4.0 with exchange and other users are getting all email when tickets are opened, updated, and closed.
I have traced the mail to the user on the exchange server and it looks like it was never sent from SW>
Thanks Bob
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Aug 20, 2009 at 9:45 UTC
Have you tried the usual restart of SW and the server?
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Aug 20, 2009 at 10:05 UTC
Yes I have restarted the SW server and the win2003 server that it is running on.