Mac Book Pro is frozen

My mack Book Pro is frozen on the desktop.  I do not know how to turn it off, and reboot.
Has anyone else had this problem.

See if you can boot in Safe Mode then delete the two apps set to launch when you startup from System Preferences / Accounts  -  Login Items.
Mac OS X: Starting up in Safe Mode
A Safe Mode boot takes a few minutes so be patient.

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