Mac Pro does not start after security update

Just updated my MBP (mid2011, OX ML) with the latest Security Update ; after reboot it does not start. I get the start screen with login and it keeps spinning? Any wisdom here? thx

Hi, Matholy.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here is a troubleshooting article that I would recommend going through when experiencing this issue.
Mac OS X: Gray screen appears during startup
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2570
Cheers,
Jason H.

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