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STATESVILLE, N.C. (8/8/12) – For the first time with Front Row Motorsports, David Ragan will race at Watkins Glen this weekend. With sponsorship from Scorpion Truck Bed Liners, Ragan has the tools to have a good finish at the road course.
Ragan will be making his sixth Sprint Cup Series result on Sunday at Watkins Glen. His best result is 24th at the track.
David Ragan on Watkins Glen:
"I think I get a little upset because I've always wanted to have a better finish at Watkins Glen. I never did a lot of road racing growing up, but I've raced enough races now that I think I'm getting better. I at least know what the car needs to do at both road courses on the Cup circuit. It seems each time I go back, I get a little bit better or learn a lot more. Hopefully I can improve even more this weekend and leave with a good result.
"Watkins Glen is a really fast track. You really carry a lot of speed around the turns and you just want to be smooth. This track isn't as technical as Sears Point. It's going to be my first time with Front Row Motorsports at the track and we'll have Scorpion with us. They are good guys and we just want to have a good showing for them."
Jay Guy on Pocono:
"The road courses are just different animals all together. These cars really aren't built to race on road courses, but the technology has made everything a lot better. Guys have really made advances to the cars, shocks, springs and other stuff where the drivers can really put on a good race. It's just a matter of finding the right balance in the car."


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My mother-in-law swears by hers and states that she couldn't possibly live without it so I purchased one. What she failed to mention is how hot these things will get. It's like they magnify your normal body temperature x's 10 and within a short while your upper body is covered in sweat. Granted I am post menopausal and it doesn't take much to break a sweat. Still; I will use it for camping as it is soft and does elevate your upper body - just not for normal bed sleeping.Read More
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This was a gift for my mother who has occasional heartburn and acid reflux. She used it and said it helped.Read More
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This wedged sleep aid feels very nice to the touch. The quality is up there in materials, however, the "aid" is poor in that it is soft and does not really support/lift a person with ailments like reflux, or one that requires elevation of the upper torso. It is a plus that there is a cover. The problem here is I probably would need 3 to get the elevation/life needed. All in all I would not return it but still have to use other supports/pillows to get the lift needed.Read More
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I was very disappointed in the wedge pillow. I would have returned it if I hadn't misplaced my paperwork. Both my husband and I tried the wedge. We both found that the wedge "slid down" the bed during the night. There was then a space between the headboard and the wedge and our pillow kept getting caught in that space. We tried to use it on top of the fitted sheet as well as under the fitted sheet and neither way worked very well. Even if the wedge had worked well, we both concluded that a 5" incline wasn't enough to really keep us from being stopped up or having acid reflux. The wedge needed some sort of pillow case with it. If we had continued to use the wedge, it would have become dirty over time.Read More
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This wedge is great except it was too long for me. It hit me in the middle of my hip and my hip ached terribly in the morning. So I folded the thin edge up a few inches and voile it was perfect.Read More
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Have sleep Apnea. Hope it works.
Because this might eliminate purchasing an adjustable bed where everyone seems to want to rip their neighbor off with outrageous prices and low quality of adjustable beds.
It seems to be the most highly recommended and I wanted a wedge that was shorter than 7 inches - this is 5 inches.
We were looking for a 5" high wedged pillow. We also liked the quilted cover.
To use to make a headboard that allows a slight recline for reading, but doesn't slip like loose pillows would.
It matches an existing wedge pillow. I looked for this on Amazon, but it did not have the cloth cover, as does the one I ordered here.
I chose this, as it is only 5 inches high and I think that is a better height for me. I am a side sleeper and finding it very hard to side sleep on any high wedge. I can always put a layer of something underneath it if I need to bring it up higher!
Is this wedge 32 in long from head to toe or 26 in?
Hello goatie1, other customers have reviewed that this is 26 inches long not 32. I hope that helps. Thank you for shopping with us.
Mine is 32 inches and really helps me sleep better. After so many washings I wonder if we can get new covers for them, as I need one.
I have washed mine and it is 31" head to toe. It must of shrunk in the wash. It is a nice pillow. The 26" is across from RtoL.
Is the foam 100% latex. Is it the Dunlap process or Talalay?
To answer your question, this foam product does not contain latex in them. So the Dunlap or Talalay process is not applicable.
Hello...Can you verify the measurements of this wedge? Other wedges sold measure 32
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A new toolkit which helps caterers provide consumers with more information about the origins of the food and drink available in Scotland's hotels, cafes, pubs and restaurants was launched in Edinburgh today.
A successful trial of the Provenance on a Plate guide has already generated increased sales of fresh, seasonal produce, raise greater consumer awareness of local produce, and built stronger links with local food suppliers.
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Provenance on a Plate
Designed as a code of practice, it aims to clarify legal requirements and best practice guidelines for food and drink origin declarations on menus and provide clear, accurate and consistent information to consumers when eating out.
Almost 30 stakeholders within Scotland's food and drink industry were consulted during the development of the toolkit, which aims to:
Speaking at the official launch of the initiative, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead said:
"It's clear that the public want to do their bit to support local producers during these challenging times and at the same time improve their health and the environment. This toolkit provides consumers with the information they need to make informed choices about the food and drink they buy. The pilot achieved some impressive results and the feedback from those businesses involved was extremely positive.
"Our cafes, hotels, restaurants and pubs have a key role to play in building Scotland's reputation as a land of food and drink. Improving our credentials is not just about providing quality produce but also provenance and telling consumers - especially those who visit Scotland as a destination of choice - a story about the food and drink they are buying.
"This is just the latest in a series of initiatives we are introducing to build on Scotland's food revolution. I look forward to hearing more in the near future about how this project has helped raised awareness of our fantastic produce."
Anna Davies, Marketing Manager at Scotland Food & Drink, said:
"This toolkit will be a hugely useful resource for Scotland's food and drink industry. I hope it will encourage Scottish sourcing and foster a better understanding of labelling and the importance of provenance."
Executive chef at the MacLeod Hotels Group's flagship restaurant, Chandlery at The Bosville on Skye, John Kelly said:
"We have always seen the importance of sourcing local produce for our menus with guests frequently commenting on local ingredients as 'the best ever'. Building on this interest, we even published a book promoting recipes and our suppliers, which has already sold over 4,000 copies.
"We weren't too sure how local food would translate to the more traditional Broadford Hotel, however, food sales in the bar and restaurant have increased by 40 per cent over the same period last year. The toolkit is also valuable resource in training waiting staff, so they can provide accurate and knowledgeable answers to customers' questions about produce origin and provenance"
Jacqueline & Pauline O'Donnell own and run two popular restaurants, The Sisters, in the middle of Glasgow. Pauline said:
"Our scallops & langoustines are landed at the pier in Ullapool, and we know the farmer who supplies our beef. We have always been committed to working with Scotland's larder in sourcing the best suppliers and already made some origin declarations on our website and menus. Always keen to find new ways to celebrate Scotland's amazing produce, we used the toolkit to develop this further, and then asked our customers what they thought. We were delighted when one of the dishes, Venison with 'roast Arran beetroot', sold 20 more than the same menu item without provenance declaration in the previous week."
Shirley Spear, proprietor of the Three Chimneys Restaurant in Skye and winner of the 'Catering in Scotland Award for Lifetime Excellence in 2009', said:
"In the nicest possible way, I have been "naming and shaming" fresh ingredients from the Isle of Skye for 25 years - to the huge advantage of my business and also the producers, growers, fishermen and suppliers throughout my area. The menu is every restaurant's greatest sales pitch. It is a vital tool for attracting customers. The Provenance Toolkit will provide a superb guide and extremely useful source of reference for every restaurant and food retailer that recognises the value of promoting the ingredients sourced form the shelves of Scotland's unique larder."
Professor Jan Bebbington, Vice Chair of Sustainable Development Commission Scotland, said:
"Eating more fresh seasonal food is important to reduce the negative environmental impact of our diets. We have seen a great number of local food initiatives in the last few years and this new toolkit will help consumers to make informed choices and support local producers and suppliers.
"It has previously been quite difficult for consumers to check the origin and sustainability of the produce they are offered both in restaurants and supermarkets. It is very encouraging to see that the Scottish Government is developing tools to make it easier. We hope this will help put resilience and sustainability at the heart of food policy and create a more sustainable local economy."
The trial, involving 15 businesses (cafes and restaurants) from Moffat to Stornoway, generated positive feedback in terms of increasing customer awareness of where produce comes from and improving links with local suppliers. Customers voiced an eagerness to support local enterprise and reduce food miles as well as an appetite to know where their food had come from. One business reported that products were selected from 5 new suppliers on the back of the trial, the vast majority of customers questioned noticed menu declarations, with 60 per cent stating that it affected their food choices. Increased sales of local food were reported as being achieved following use of menu origin declarations.
Each section of the toolkit gives information on:
In January 2010 the Scottish Government launched the "Eat Fresh, Eat Seasonal" campaign to encourage the public to think about the environmental, economic and health benefits of what goes into their shopping baskets. The campaign has been supported by a series of events across Scotland and a number of partner agencies.
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By W. WINSTON SKINNER
Joe H. Harless, a nationally known expert on learning and achievement who lent his expertise to various projects in Coweta County, has died.
Harless died Thursday while vacationing in Hilton Head, S.C. A private family service was held.
Harless was "an intensely private person" who had "tremendous vision," said Dr. Lucy Hayden, an educator who worked with Harless on projects and considered him a mentor. "Among the great things he brought to us here was the research background, the knowledge of the literature and [his ability to explain] how to make sense of all kinds of data."
Harless's father was police chief in Tuscaloosa, Ala. His grandfather was a successful, respected Alabama farmer.
Harless, 71, played a major role in the formation of Central Educational Center and was a strong supporter of the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts in Newnan. He also was an organizer of the Commission for Higher Education, which worked to get more college classes and programs to locate in Newnan.
Harless also was a writer. After writing for more than three decades on scholarly topics, he penned a novel, "Black Warrior's Curse." Movie rights to the 2005 novel were purchased by Newnan-based Hollywood writer/producer Terry Chenowith.
Central Educational Center is a charter school that combines high school curriculum with technical college coursework. CEC has drawn visitors from around the world and has been replicated by other school systems.
CEC "started as a concept that we talked about in the school system," said Richard Brooks, who was Coweta School System superintendent when the new school was formed.
"Right off the bat, for what we wanted to accomplish, we knew this had to be a community partnership or it just wouldn't work," Brooks said.
"I had some familiarity with Joe and what he had written," Brooks remembered. He said Harless's expertise – and his willingness to get involved – got CEC moving quickly and effectively.
While Harless's intellect was obvious to those who knew him, there was a warm, human factor in his personality that made his efforts effective. In working to make CEC a reality, Harless always had a commitment to "doing what was good for young adults," Brooks said.
"I don't think it would have moved forward as quickly. We probably would have gone through some things by trial by error that we didn't have to with Joe there," Brooks said. "We were fortunate to have Joe in our community."
"The replication of the CEC model – what a tremendous impact that's had not just across Georgia but across the nation," Hayden observed.
Harless also helped energize community support when Brooks and other school system leaders began planning the arts center.
There was resistance to the project initially. "It was a change from the norm of what you do in education," Brooks reflected.
"Joe was involved. He saw the need and knew the need was there. He could see into the future – what it would be," Brooks said.
The fact that Harless was a respected person in the business community and not part of the education establishment gave his endorsement of the arts center project extra heft.
Harless and his wife, Carol, got involved in many aspects of community life after moving to Newnan. Carol Harless is an accomplished sculptor whose work is displayed in several spots in Newnan.
Joe Harless was a member of the Human Resources Development Hall of Fame and received the Member for Life award from the National Society for Performance and Instruction which later became the International Society for Performance Improvement. He designed human performance workshops that help businesses increase productivity and was sometimes called the "trainer's trainer."
For more than 30 years Harless headed the Harless Performance Guild, described as "a network of organizations and consultants who use his concepts and procedures to help business, industry and the military improve the performance of their employees."
Harless was known as a groundbreaking originator of many of the facets of human performance technology. He created the Accomplishment Based Development Systems, which were integrated into educational departments of many U.S. and Canadian organizations.
His work was used by business, industry and the military. His clients included Boeing, Microsoft and nuclear reactor firms.
He worked at Harvard University, the University of Michigan and Florida State University.
Harless was one of those involved in the local Vision 2020 planning process in 2005. A wide-ranging survey of Cowetans was part of the process.
"To my knowledge, this kind of thing has never been done in any other community in America," Harless said. "The county, city and state are very interested in what the citizens tell us."
He described Vision 2020 as "a think-tank that is working with the community, as a whole."
In 2006, Harless shared his concerns about the local high school dropout rate and the need for early childhood learning at a Newnan City Council meeting. He noted Coweta's dropout numbers were in the middle range for the state, "which doesn't sound too bad until you realize that Georgia is the last in the U.S., and the U.S. is 10th in the world."
He talked about the problems dropouts encounter including a likelihood of depending on government assistance and to end up incarcerated.
In 2007, Harless spoke at an "Entrepreneur Prosperity Series" program sponsored by the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce.
"Entrepreneurs seem to be people who don't have a real job," Harless said with a laugh. "I haven't had a salary since Piggly Wiggly when I was a cashier in high school and for a short time when I worked with a management consulting firm in New York."
Harless said entrepreneurs need to find their passion and pursue it.
He also told the chamber members about the importance of goals. "If you don't know where you want to end up, then any road will take you there," he said. "Your end goals will tell about the process you use to achieve it."
Hayden recalled Harless's involvement in the local Commission for Higher Education. The commission, formed in 2003, grew from a vision by the late Dr. Starr Miller, a college president who retired to Newnan, and a needs assessment by Harless.
CFHE sought to link all higher education institutions in the county together to focus on the specific needs of the community. "It was important because we have so many post-secondary educational options here," Hayden said.
CFHE's goal was to bring all those entities together "to share resources, to find new solutions to meeting student needs," Hayden said. She said the CFHE in some ways grew out of the connections that already existed at CEC.
Harless's survey showed there was a need for medical personnel of various types, for teachers and for business people with advanced education. All three were addressed by educational institutions.
As an example, Hayden pointed to the University of West Georgia starting "that nursing program from infancy that's outgrown itself."
Harless wrote 22 nonfiction books. The PhD's biggest selling book ws "Turning Kids On and Off," published in the 1970s.
Other books by Harless included "Objective Objectives," 1971; "Analyzing Human Performance: Tools for achieving business results," 1992; and "The Eden Conspiracy: Educating for Accomplished Citizenship," 1998.
When Harless decided to try fiction, he was delighted with the response to "Black Warrior's Curse" – particularly the sale of the movie rights.
"I'd been thinking about this project just about all my adult life," Harless said. "I always thought it would make a good story. I'm glad someone else did, too."
Harless was an upbeat person who generally had several projects going at once. Hayden said he had a "quiet way" of leading, but he could be both persistent and persuasive.
Often, Harless "worked behind the scenes – talking with people, getting them to buy into" the concept of a new project, Hayden said.
"Some think success is based on luck. But it's my theory that the harder and smarter some people work, the luckier they become," Harless said.
He had a hearty laugh and enjoyed conversation on a wide range of topics.
Generally courtly, Harless could also offer his unvarnished take on a situation or concept. "He was an invaluable resource," Brooks said.
"He was the type of guy I could run something by and he would give me an honest answer," Brooks said. "He wouldn't just tell me what I wanted to hear."
Among Joe Harless's words of wisdom:
• "It takes marketing to cause the phone to ring."
• "A business plan is vital to success – and melts the icy heart of a banker, somewhat."
• "Analysis and design is worth a pound of brainstorming."
• "Find your passion, get good at it, develop a business plan and know you'll get rich slowly."
• "Entrepreneurship is a case for the tortoise and not the hare."


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|Thursday, 26 January 2012 07:24
Three men arrested last year in North Carolina—posing as police— have now been charged with a number of serious counts in Tennessee, joining a fourth suspect from Ashe. The Johnson City Press is reporting the trio charged with attempted murder, kidnapping and other counts from a series of home invasions and shootings in Johnson County.
Johnson County Sheriff Mike Reece said Chad N. Collins of Wilkesboro, James Ray Hugus of Raleigh, and Robert Lee Miller Jr., of the Champion area of Wilkes County are now tied to 2010 and 2011 home invasions in Laurel Bloomery. The trio was tied in after Ashe County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested them for similar crimes. The sheriff said that the intruders made four trips to the Laurel Bloomery house, with their last trip ending in a shooting that caused serious injuries. Just like cases on the North Carolina side of the state line, Tennessee cases involved residents answering a knock at the door, with the trio claiming to be—and dressed as—police officers. One case goes back to March 7, 2010 at Arvil and Margaret Clark's Laurel Bloomery home, the intruders used zip ties to bind the Clarks at gunpoint. They spent three hours searching the residence, claiming they were looking for drugs and money. They took guns and medications from the residence and left the Clarks tied up. A week later, Arvil Clark exchanged gunfire as it appeared the same perpetrators had returned, possibly hitting one of the suspects. More shots were fired 11 months later—24 shots fired into the house, according to sheriff Reece, and both of the Clarks were injured in the gunfire. The break for Tennessee authorities came last spring when Larry Thomas Greer of Jefferson was arrested in the case, then the Ashe arrests, leading to charges against Collins, Hugus, and Miller, and to the discovery of a weapon in a Raleigh residence.
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James Bond's Lotus submarine, "Wet Nellie," sells for $967,120
Wet Nellie in action. Image courtesy RM Auctions.
Perhaps the world's most renowned Lotus Esprit, the Series 1 "driven" by James Bond on land and under the sea in 1977's The Spy Who Loved Me, sold at RM's London auction over the weekend for 616,000 British pounds ($967,120), including the 12-percent buyer's commission.
Known on the set as Wet Nellie, the Lotus (or, more correctly, Lotus replica) was constructed by Perry Oceanographic, specifically for the filming of the movie's underwater chase scenes. Unlike a conventional "dry" submarine, Wet Nellie utilized a flooded cockpit for neutral buoyancy, requiring its operators to wear underwater breathing apparatus. The craft proved tricky to pilot below the water, thanks in part to the Lotus's aerodynamic shape, which had to be countered by the use of dive planes fore and aft. Powered by four submersible drive units, the Lotus had ample thrust in a forward direction, but was incapable of producing reverse thrust; in other words, the craft had no way of stopping once under motion.
When filming wrapped, the submersible was shipped to a storage locker in Long Island, New York, where it remained untouched for over a decade. In 1989, the locker's contents were sold at auction, and the unsuspecting buyer soon realized the significance of his purchase. Subsequent authentication proved that the car in the locker was indeed the one and only Wet Nellie, and the car has been displayed in public on rare occasions (such as an exhibit at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles) since.
The hammer price of £550,000 came in below RM's low pre-auction estimate of £650,000 to £950,000 (about $1 million to $1.5 million), but still well above prices paid for other Lotus Esprit models used in the filming. In 2008, Bonhams auctioned a fully functional Esprit automobile used in the production for £111,500 (approximately $170,115), while a static display Lotus submersible was offered by Coys in 2007 with a pre-auction estimate of £30,000 to £40,000 ($45,800 to $61,000).
Other top 10 sales at RM's London event included a 1957 Maserati 250S, which sold for £2,128,000 ($3.34 million); a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, which sold for £1,646,400 ($2.58 million); a 1965 Porsche 904/6 Carrera GTS, which sold for £1,232,000 ($1.93 million); a 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B, which sold for £820,000 ($1.29 million); a 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L "Lusso," which sold for £817,600 ($1.28 million); a 1932 Mercedes-Benz 15/75 HP Mannheim 370 S Sport Roadster, which sold for £770,000 ($1.21 million); a 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, which sold for £739,200 ($1.16 million); a 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, which sold for £716,800 ($1.13 million); and a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS Racing, which sold for £593,600 ($931,952).
For complete results from RM's London sale, visit RMAuctions.com.
UPDATE (18.October 2013): Plenty of outlets are reporting that Elon Musk is the winning bidder of Wet Nellie and that he plans to convert it into an actual transforming car-slash-submarine.
Race car collection headed to auction
1955 Jaguar D-type. Photo by Tim Scott, courtesy RM Auctions.
Business mogul and former British House of Lords member Irvine Laidlaw doesn't view himself as a car collector. Instead, Laidlaw considers himself a car enthusiast, saying, "I want to exercise my cars regularly, rather than gloat over them in the garage." Lord Laidlaw has done so extensively over the past few decades, routinely running his historic racing cars in vintage events around the globe, but now, having reached the decision to end his racing days, Laidlaw will sell off his entire collection of historically significant race cars at auction.
It's difficult to single out a "star" in the collection, but Laidlaw's long-nose 1955 Jaguar D-type, chassis XKD 504, is certainly among the most interesting cars to be offered. It began life as a Jaguar factory team car, prepared for the 1955 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it was kept as a backup and did not turn a wheel in anger. It first saw competition at Silverstone in 1956, where driver Jack Fairman's day ended with a DNF. The car's next outing was at the 1956 Nürburgring 1000km, where co-drivers Paul Frere and Duncan Hamilton also suffered the same fate. Sold to Ecurie Ecosse for the 1957 season, the car was raced by a variety of drivers (including Masten Gregory and Innes Ireland) in events like the Spa GP, the 12 Hours of Sebring, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Tourist Trophy, before being sold to privateer Mike Salmon. Salmon raced the car through the 1961 season, before selling XKD 504 to Peter Sutcliffe, who crashed it heavily at Snetterton in 1963.
Rebuilt by Jaguar with the subframe from XKD 505, the car was later fitted with an all-new subframe (in order to sell off the XKD 505 frame). In 1994, the original XKD 504 subframe was purchased from Sutcliffe, repaired and refitted to the car, making it as close to original as possible. Its racing history and chain of ownership is clear and well-documented, meaning that this Jaguar D-type will possibly draw the highest selling price of any car in the Laidlaw collection.
A pair of Maserati race cars will surely draw strong interest, as well. Included in the sale will be a 1958 Maserati 250S, chassis 2432, originally delivered to Carroll Shelby's Sports Cars and reportedly campaigned by Carroll Shelby and Chaparral founder Jim Hall. Joining this car on the block will be a 1960 Tipo 61 "Birdcage," chassis 2464, one of three factory racers originally purchased when Lucky Casner founded Scuderia Camoradi in 1960. The car was raced at the Nürburgring, at Le Mans and at Karlskoga, and its driver list included names like Masten Gregory, Ian Burgess, Gino Munaron, Jim Jeffords, and Jo Bonnier.
Another ex-works team car of note to be sold from the Laidlaw collection is the 1965 Porsche 904/6, chassis number 906-012, driven by Peter Noecker and Guenther Klass to a sixth-place finish in the 1965 Nürburgring 1000km. It later saw action in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by Klass and co-driver Dieter Glemser, but failed to finish the race. In 1966, the car was sold without its original engine to George Drolsom, who fitted it with the engine from 904-013 (previously damaged in a racing accident). Following a crash at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, chassis 906-012 was returned to Porsche for repair, where it was subsequently fitted with a four-cam engine. In the years since, the car has been converted to a T-Top roof and a turbocharged 906 engine was reportedly added (though it's unknown if Laidlaw retained this for competition use).
Other historic racing cars from the Laidlaw collection, which will cross the block at RM's upcoming London sale, include a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Berlinetta Competizione, a 1970 Chevron B16 and a 1970 Chevron B19. The auction will take place in London's Battersea Park September 7-9; for more information, visit RMAuctions.com.
Wet Nellie, the James Bond submarine Lotus, heads to auction
Images provided by RM Auctions.
Of the eight white Lotus Esprits used in the filming of the 1977 James Bond flick The Spy Who Loved Me, none actually completely transformed from canyon-carving sports car to missile-launching submersible, as depicted in the film. One, however, was actually built as a (barely) functioning submarine, and that underwater prop will soon head to auction, potentially trading hands for the first time since it was unearthed in a storage locker in 1989.
Constructed by Perry Oceanographic, the Lotus-themed submarine was said to have cost producers over $100,000 to build. During the movie, Don Griffin, a retired Navy SEAL who served as Perry Oceanographic's test pilot on all new underwater craft, piloted the submarine, which the filming crew affectionately dubbed "Wet Nellie." The craft was a "wet" submarine, meaning that Griffin utilized SCUBA gear during the chase scene sequences. According to an article about the Bond Esprits at LotusEspritWorld, the Perry-built sub didn't exactly work as the movie producers envisioned.
Initially there were reservations about the Esprit's bodyshape. Something designed to give negative lift in a fluid called air isn't easy to keep off the bottom when operated in seawater. Equally they didn't like the movie designer's dive-planes, but he insisted on them as part of the image. In practice, hydrodynamic downthrust on the Esprit's swoopy nose and windscreen was adequately balanced out by setting the nose planes hard to rise and the tail planes hard to dive.
Petty fitted four electric submersible drive units to the Esprit's retractable rear tray, each with steering vanes in the propeller stream. The vertical fins were locked off and acted purely as stabilisers while the car's center section was packed with oil-filled battery units. To avoid pressurisation and sealing problems, the Esprit was in reality a wet submarine crewed by a pair of lung divers. With the windows barred, visibility was minimal, so a twin-mirror system was fitted to give the driver/diver a view of the bottom.
With no reverse thrust and thus no brakes, the 15-knot Lotus sub was an underwater bull in a china shop and the underwater film crew stood more chance of becoming traffic casualties in the clear waters of Nassau's Coral Harbour than they did on dry land. The only way to slow the car was to switch off its motors and trust to the attendant divers to haul it in before a coral head loomed up. Meddings was convinced his creation was going to wreck itself in this way, but the underwater crew of seven Britons, three Americans and a Bahamian made sure that never happened. Motors off, the Esprit would settle to the bottom and it could be lifted from there by three divers.
Following the filming of the underwater scenes in the Bahamas, Wet Nellie was shipped to a storage locker in Long Island, New York, where it sat for over a decade. In 1989, the contents of the locker were sold at auction to recover delinquent rental fees. The car's current owners were astonished to find the James Bond Lotus submarine hidden beneath a tarp, and subsequent research authenticated the car as Wet Nellie. Though it's occasionally been displayed in the years since (including a showing at Los Angeles's Petersen Automotive Museum), the unique craft has largely been out of the public eye since the movie was filmed.
Wet Nellie is not the only Lotus submarine car created for the movie; in fact, another Lotus Esprit was used to film the transition scenes from car to submarine, while Wet Nellie was reportedly used to film all the underwater sequences. Of the eight Esprits used in the film, six were body shells, while two were fully functional cars that Lotus provided. One of the latter sold at a Bonhams auction in 2008 for £111,500 (roughly $170,115). Another underwater Lotus, this one a static display, was offered for sale by Coys in 2007 with a pre-sale estimate of £30,000 to £40,000 ($45,800 to $61,000, results from that auction unavailable).
RM Auctions, which will offer Wet Nellie at its London auction with no reserve, estimates that the Lotus will achieve a selling price "in excess of £500,000″ ($762,850). While that's substantially more money than the street-legal Lotus drew at auction, Wet Nellie did spend more time on screen, and remains among the most recognizable of James Bond vehicles. The price still pales in comparison to the £2.9 million ($4.6 million) that RM realized in 2010 for the Aston Martin DB5 driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger and Thunderball, but few would argue that the DB5 is the most iconic of James Bond's vehicles.
RM's London sale will take place September 8-9. For more information, visit RMAuctions.com.


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SACRED OATHRavensong
QUEENSRYCHECondition Hüman
MASTERS OF METALFrom Worlds Beyond
SEVEN WITCHESWay Of The Wicked
WALTER LURE (Live)The Cluny, Newcastle (UK) - September 21, 2015
KILL RITUALKarma Machine
MIKE TRAMP (Live)The Cluny, Newcastle (UK) - September 19, 2015
ONE MACHINEThe Final Cull
JUDAS PRIEST (LIVE) - British Steel Tour 2009The Murat Theater - Indianapolis, USA
by: DAN 'SOFT BOY' SKIBA
Email: SoftBoy (at) MetalExpressRadio.com
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Many bands are referred to by other bands as influential, and usually these quoted bands point to a certain album that they view as setting the tone or providing the motivation for them also wanting to create a band in the first place. One such band mentioned consistently as a primary influence in the Metal community is Judas Priest (JP), and their 1980 album British Steel is perhaps the most venerated and revered by both musicians and fans alike (check out MERs British Steel classic album review if youre unfamiliar with this Metal gem). British Steel is considered by many to have marked the true definition of both the Heavy Metal movement and sound by incorporating razor-like cutting distortion within the guitar riffs and power chords, a thick, pounding rhythm section, and vocal aggressiveness and moxie that stretched way past conventional Rock n Roll norms. The album presented a fresh and certainly new sound back in April 1980, and 29+ years later, British Steel still sounds as relevant and contemporary as ever; 2 characteristics of a truly timeless, classic piece of musical art.
Now having truly done it all, JP have decided to revisit the past and to tour North America in tribute to this Metal masterpiece, entitling this go around The British Steel Tour to celebrate its ensuing 30-year anniversary (word has it too that certain shows will be video-recorded for an eventual commemorative DVD release). Throughout this North American jaunt, JP will be touring with Whitesnake (another band you just may have heard of once or twice in the past) and newcomers Popevil. On this early summer evening, though, JP was flying solo, playing at the cozy and historic 2700-capacity Murat Theater (built in 1909) in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana (USA)
more or less a live rehearsal gig to get the kinks out before the real tour started a few days later.
Theres something to be said about a small venue stop by a major band
in the end, JP couldve played at the Indianapolis outdoor theater and packed in 15,000 on this night, but instead decided to treat their most dedicated and diehard fans in a small-venue environment
and true fans indeed they were. Plenty of uglies could be found polluting the audience, weighted probably 95% male, and most old enough to own British Steel in CD, Vinyl, and Cassette Tape formats. You could tell the fans were a unique breed when deafening sing-a-long participation erupted to the pre-concert P.A. music (no lie)! Although coming through a bit muffled (as is painfully customary with P.A. warm-up music), Black Sabbaths War Pigs was certainly sung
just like witches at black masses
by essentially all in attendance at the top of their lungs. Certainly a phenomenon that had to get JP revved up and ready to deliver when prepping backstage.
Speaking of the stage, the pre-show view was screened by a floor-to-ceiling drop cloth veil depicting what appeared to be a British Steel Manufacturing Plant, replete with rusted heavy equipment, bellowing smoke, a clouded sky certain to be at least partially accountable for global warming, and eerie, ominous red lights offering barely enough light for even Freddie Kruger to navigate his nightmarish escapades. As the show was about to begin, a mechanical percussion sound resonated from the amplifiers, and a pretty cool green laser-created, muscle-taxed boilermaker was cast onto the veil, pounding away at some stationary (presumably) steel-based anvil in rhythmic fashion.
The screening was dropped in favor of pulsating lights to show the band members in place, instantaneously belting out the first eardrum-blowing power chords of Rapid Fire. The band was dressed in leather garb similar to what was worn during their original British Steel Tour 29 years ago, and looked extraordinarily motivated, energetic, and excited to be playing the entire British Steel album as Part 1 of their concert set. Its interesting, though, that the playing order of the album the band has chosen to follow doesnt conform to the North American release version, which leads off with Breaking The Law and plays Rapid Fire as the 2nd track. Nonetheless, on this night, there couldnt have been a better opener. As is often the case with 1st shows of any tour, there were a few sound snafus to work out (e.g., Tiptons guitar wasnt coming through with full force and the bass tones were too dominant), but to the Sound Crew's credit, all was smoothed over by the time the 2nd song on the docket was delivered, Metal Gods. Funny, but in an exclusive interview with Glenn Tipton conducted after the show, he admitted that the band wasnt even aware that the North American version differed from the version released to the rest of the world until after this set was completed!
JP then cranked through customary tour favorite Breaking The Law and chomped through Grinder before settling into the melodic feel-good anthem United, a song that seemed to be played slightly off-time at several junctures, but was still very well-received by the crowd. You Dont Have To Be Old To Be Wise, a song that has been ignored by JP tour set lists for perhaps a good 28 years, was next up
arguably a bit out of place today compared to when its lyrics were first written by Rob Halford at the age of 27. One cant help but to wonder if Halford and the rest of JP feels at all wiser (now that theyre ranging in their upper 50s) than they did back in 1980. Place your bets that they do. Regardless, this song was no less enthusiastically received by this audience.
British Steels timeless hit Living After Midnight was next on the docket, and the band enjoyed more than exuberant audience participation during the chorus. In the end, few songs written in true Metal style have ever had lyrics as catchy and instantly memorable as this landmark track
one of those songs that when performed live simply creates a rush of energy.
Next up was The Rage, another song similar to You Dont Have To Be Old To Be Wise that had to be dusted off a bit before being performed as part of this set. The result was the same, however, and the crowd loved every second of it. Last but not least, the close out song from British Steel, Steeler, took center stage, and perhaps was the song that K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton noticeably had the most fun with, especially the last 1/3rd of the song where they toyed with their brief solo interludes and guitar effects amid a persistent and driving power chord pattern.
At the end of Steeler, the rabid audience gave JP a rousing ovation that nearly caused a ceiling plaster avalanche, prompting Halford to announce with a relieved expression, Well, we made it! Then, after interacting with the crowd a bit, the band set the stage for Part 2 of the show, which was a mix of other JP classics.
As those familiar with the British Steel album know, just about all of the songs were written in a very straight-forward, genius-ly simplistic fashion. Well, the theme of Part 2 of the set by and large followed down the same path (meaning too Scott Travis was basically left unchallenged), and started with an inspired version of The Ripper, followed by the song "Prophecy" from 2008s Nostradamus, the only song performed in support of their outstanding concept album. Rarely performed Rock Hard, Ride Free from Defenders Of The Faith was a surprise to many, but the vast majority of the audience showed their appreciation for this change-up by screaming out the chorus throughout the song along with the band.
Perennial concert favorite Victim Of Changes was up next (sans the repetitive Tipton quasi solo-riff played in recent tours), and Halford, who was in outstanding voice the entire evening, showed he was both unafraid and very able to belt out the extremely challenging high notes required by this JP staple.
The band took a short break (it had to be short if it hadnt, the ravenous crowd was apt to riot!), and the stage silence was soon broken by the unadulterated revved-up power of Halfords strikingly handsome Harley Davidson, which made way for the highly energetic Freewheel Burning, amid an outstanding array of stage lights and lasers. The electric version of Diamonds & Rust was pounded out next by the band, and by this point, the front 3 seemed to be fully in tune and fostering a very intimate rapport with the ecstatic audience.
After an even shorter break, Halford nonchalantly re-entered the stage with an American Flag draped across his shoulders, grinning from ear-to-ear with appreciation for the energy this Indianapolis audience provided the band. The rest of the band wasnt far behind, and soon broke into the final song to be performed on this evening, the mega-hit Youve Got Another Thing Comin, again to the certain satisfaction of the crowd.
All in all, this stop was a complete success
the band worked out the 1st Show kinks and fed off the energy from a crowd that showed immense hunger for JPs menu of Metal in a fashion not to be taken for granted. The band had a noticeable extra hop in their collective step, and Halford, with his command of the stage, seemed to have a rejuvenated level of energy
and seemed to genuinely be having fun during this performance. Perhaps revisiting and playing from start to finish the pivotal British Steel album was just what the doctor ordered for all members of the band
a proverbial Fountain Of Youth, so to speak. Perhaps too the strength behind the audiences appreciation demonstrated towards the band caught them off guard a bit (in a very positive way), and provided a jolt of adrenaline that caused the band to take their performances to an even higher level. Whatever the reasons, the bottom line is JP delivered the goods on this Monday evening
and, if anything, left the audience wanting much much more than just a 90-minute set. Truth be told, with no opening act on the ticket, JP couldve/shouldve expanded the set list a bit by say another 3 - 5 songs. After all, a number of albums in their library were ignored in their setlist, including Stained Class, Hell Bent For Leather, Point Of Entry, Turbo, Ram It Down, and their comeback album Angel Of Retribution. The fans probably indeed did deserve more
but what they got was truly a once-in-a-lifetime treat
an outstanding tribute performance of the entire British Steel album a true classic performed by a bunch of blokes who have without a doubt created a timeless, monumental Metal masterpiece
and seem to be unfamiliar with the meaning of the word quit.
Long Live The Priest!!! Amen
Rapid Fire
Metal Gods
Breaking The Law
You Dont Have To Be Old To Be Wise
Livin After Midnight
The Rage
The Ripper
Rock Hard Ride Free
Victim Of Changes
Freewheel Burning
Diamonds & Rust
Youve Got Another Thing Comin
For more information about the band, along with updated British Steel Tour 2009 information, go to JudasPriest.com.
To see the full photo gallery of the show, click here!
Photographs taken by Nicolaus M. Furiak ...
User Comments
Posted by chuck on 25/10/2009 07:21:03
come on judas what's up you didn't come to Portland Or, or to the amphitheater in Ridgefiel Wa, which would have been 10 miles from me in Woodland Wa. well at least I saw the screaming for vengence tour in Pheonix Ariz In 1982 And I must say it was the best hard rock show I have ever seen, and Iv'e seen a few at 45. Keep rockin and hope to see you in the Northwest.
Posted by Jimmy on 24/10/2009 05:28:22
Love it!
Posted by Jimmy on 24/10/2009 05:28:13
Posted by Jim on 14/10/2009 07:29:39
I am seeing them in Japan on a headliner show at Loud Park 2009.
Thanks for the review!
Posted by alex rockatansky on 23/08/2009 09:51:35
i am seeing them tonite! from the reviews it sounds like its going to be a great show even though whitesnake cancelled.
Posted by Kathy on 18/08/2009 13:05:20
The 08/17/2009 show at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL was amazing! They were taping the show for their DVD, and they rocked it out all night long. The only regert I have, is that I can't see them again tonight! This is a must see guys, ROCK ON!
Posted by JOEL FAUCETT on 17/08/2009 14:17:04
Posted by Bill 'G' on 13/08/2009 22:49:18
Vegas show on 8/8/09 was mind-bendingly-great. I saw Priest twice in '82 and so wondered what they would be like 27 years later. The answer is they are truly better than ever! They were so in-command and their sound was awesome. I would have gladly traded the bands before Priest for a larger dose of the BEAST! I looked up the balance of Priest tour for a 2nd dose but it's just too far to go rite now. Added dates would be interesting...no Priest here in SLC, UT since 2005. Like Rob says..."keep the faith"...Priest will be back?!!!
Posted by Lori on 13/08/2009 16:16:07
I have been a Priest fan since I was twelve (now 41) and have seen every Priest concert played here in Denver. Saw them play Redrocks on Aug 11th and I still have goosebumps and a smile. Judas, you kicked ass. One of the best concerts I have seen in years. Way to go guys, very proud of you! Thanks for the music and a damn good time!
Posted by Mark Horn on 11/08/2009 19:13:43
I saw the Indianapolis show and LOVED it. I headbanged the whole night and upon leaving a lady said that I looked like I really enjoyed the show. What an understatement!!! I do have to say I was disappointed that the set was soooooo short, especially since Priest was the only band, but I'll take it anyway, it sure was a great show. The guys were really great to meet and give autographs after the show, I'll treasure my Nostradamus CD forever!!! Thanks again Priest, you RULE !!!!
Posted by Mike on 10/08/2009 22:31:50
Killer show in Los Angeles on 8/2/09 at the Gibson at Universal. Hope they around for another 30 year to provide us with great "BRITISH METAL".
Posted by Jim Lamunyon on 08/08/2009 07:58:43
Saw Priest last night here in Phoenix and they were on fire. I was expecting a good show, but got a memory of a lifetime. The Halford and the boys have not lost a step and delivered a show that undoubtedly will go down in hisory as one of the greatest metal tours of all time even if it is the second time around...Crisp, relevant and note for note. What ever you do don't miss this live show...nothing lasts for ever...
Posted by Kent on 06/08/2009 17:28:01
I saw Priest in San Diego on Aug 4th . It was an absolutely amazing show-reminded me of the first time seeing them -Screaming for Vengeance 1982 Glens Falls Civic Center . I've been a fan since I was 12 and was inspired by Glen and KK to play the guitar which I still do today. These guys BRING IT live and put bands half their age to shame. The musicianship and Rob's vocals were fantastic. They truly are the Defenders of the Faith!
Posted by AS on 05/08/2009 00:54:59
San Diego-have not seen Rock N' Roll like that since the 80s. HELL YEAH
Posted by Bulletinman on 04/08/2009 19:36:55
The real deal see this show @ all cost. Saw them the 2nd night in St. Louis. They were excellent.
Posted by Grace on 28/07/2009 05:40:45
I saw Judas Priest in New Jersey on 7-11-09 with my son and daughter. At 52 years old I still love heavy metal and there is no one better than Judas Priest. They put on an awesome show.
Posted by Pierre Fournier on 26/07/2009 13:21:22
I flew from Québec city to get to Toronto for the 9/07/2009 concert. It was a great concert. They didn't play Rock hard ride free in Toronto if i remenber well they did The hell patrol instead.
Finaly I bought in Canada a remastered version of Brithish steel (cd) and the first song is Rapide rapid. It think the song sequence is better than on the original record (vinyl)i bought in the 80'(breakin the law is the first song).
Posted by John on 24/07/2009 13:12:14
The PRIEST came to Nashville, TN on 7/22/2009.
I don't know if they read these postings, but I just want to say THANK YOU for a killer show! My son took me for Fathers Day and it was awesome. They know how to put on a ROCK & ROLL show. Again,THANK YOU, and come back soon.
Posted by Scott/MER on 19/07/2009 23:02:19
Almost exact same setlist here in Chicago tonight other swap out "Rock Hard Ride Free" with "Hellrider".
"Victim Of Changes" and "Steeler" were both awesome tonight!
Posted by rolando on 17/07/2009 11:36:19
my first concert was judas priest in 1980 in mcallen texas 2 hours from my city i was 17 years old since then i went to all tours i hope they are comming back to mexico we love judas long live judas priest long live heavy metal
Posted by Steve on 13/07/2009 07:29:50
Awesome show in New Jersey Saturday Night! First saw JP back in '81 and they still Rock.
Posted by KRISTIANE ABIGAIL PRIEST on 11/07/2009 09:46:06
Posted by Rodrigo on 10/07/2009 14:06:16
Me encantaria que hicieran estos conciertos tambien en Argentina!!! Ya los vi 3 veces y los quieros seguir viendo siempre!!! MeTAl GoDs!!
Posted by Davey Jones on 09/07/2009 14:50:15
Man! I saw The Priest at Canandaigua, NY last night & they don't disappoint! I'd like to thank Mr. Ian Hill for the pick he handed me. It will be charished for many years to come! If anyone out there is thinking about going to a show, I'd say Hell yeah. Well worth the money! Keep the Faith boys! I know I will!
Posted by Davey Jones on 09/07/2009 14:50:13
Posted by George (MER) on 09/07/2009 07:58:41
Between this review and the JP special feature you seem to be on top of your game once again...good to see it going in this direction! Nice job!
Posted by Star on on 08/07/2009 16:05:52
Looking forward to the Special Feature tomorrow!
Posted by Steinmetal on 08/07/2009 15:12:23
I could only wish that Priest would come to Israel , we rarely have a real good Heavy Metal act. Great review man!! Way to go!!
Posted by Mick (MER) on 06/07/2009 16:28:19
Great review Dan. I hope Priest come back to the UK for a British Steel tour soon.
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I was born in Shanghai, China, and I came to California when I was three. Surprisingly, I remember a lot of things from Shanghai. I have many deep memories from my childhood. I remember getting in trouble in day care, my grandpa picking me up and taking me home on his bicycle, eating red bean lollipops and swallowing bubble gum. I've only been back a couple of times, but it has a fond place in my heart, and I love the city and all the bustle that goes along with it.
The town where I grew up couldn't be any more different. Temple City, California. No one knows where that is. It's a tiny town in one of the valleys in socal. We have one high school, a tiny tiny library, and a main street that consists almost entirely of Asian bridal shops/photography studios. It's not very exciting, and most of us TC kids make fun of how boring our town is.
It's a big change everytime I go home from Berkeley. It takes a little time to adjust to the simplicity and slowness of Temple City. But as much as I make fun of it, it's still home. It's where my family and my house is, where my beloved elementary school is, and where all the little family restaurants and cafes I would go to with my best friends are.


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05/07/04 Nothing under any Option
First off, being "north of" or "south of" is not being from anywhere.
Living in the Woodlands and knowing beans about the inner workings of Houston
government or the realities of living and paying taxes in Houston are two
entirely different realities. My sister and her grown children live in
Plano, and they know who the players are in Dallas, but that doesn't mean they
understand the consequences of the games our leaders play.
There may be more
people living Downtown, but it looks shabby and seedy when I'm down there on
occasional trips to City Hall. There's a whole other issue of how it
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Laura Miller went out of her way to endear herself to the ODB. She's
smart. A smart politician follows the rule "Keep your friends close, and
your enemies closer." She just forgot to keep her friends close.
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There are others who backed her opponents who are now on her team. She
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Food of the Gods: Raw Cacao Smoothie. ~ Karla Rodas
For as long as I can remember, I've loved chocolate and chocolate has loved me.
It's seen me through celebrations, festivities, heartbreaks and PMS.
In recent years, cacao, has been studied and recognized as a super food.
Cacao, in its untainted raw form was revered and used by the ancient Mayans and Aztecs as currency and in ritualistic offerings to the Gods. Used in moderation and in its pure form, cacao boosts heart health and our mood. The non-addictive and natural stimulant, theobromine, closely related to caffeine, provides us the natural euphoric experience.
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Blend the ingredients and promptly share with your lover
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An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain. Brain cells communicate with each other through electrical impulses, and an EEG can be used to help detect problems associated with this activity.
Why Is an EEG Performed?
An EEG is used to detect problems in the electrical activity of the brain that may be associated with certain brain disorders. The measurements given by an EEG are used to confirm, rule out, or provide information about disorders such as:
- seizure disorders, including epilepsy
- head injury
- encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain
- brain tumor
- encephalopathy, or brain dysfunction resulting from various causes
- memory problems
- stroke
- sleep disorders
An EEG can be used to monitor activity during brain surgery. It is also performed to determine the level of brain activity in someone who is in a coma.
An EEG cannot provide a measurement of intelligence and is not used to diagnose mental illness.
How Is an EEG Done?
Electrical impulses in the brain are evaluated using an EEG. The test measures this electrical activity through several electrodes placed on your scalp. An electrode is a conductor through which an electric current can pass safely. The electrodes transfer information from your brain through wires to an amplifier and a machine that measures and records the data.
The test is administered at a hospital, at your healthcare provider's office, or at a laboratory by a specialized technician. The test usually involves the following steps:
- You will be asked to lie down on your back in a reclining chair or on a bed.
- The technician will measure your head and use a pencil to mark where electrodes will be attached to your scalp. These spots are then scrubbed with a special cream that helps the electrodes get a high-quality reading.
- The technician will put a sticky gel adhesive on 16 to 25 electrodes and will place these electrodes at various spots on your scalp. The electrodes look like flat metal disks.
- Once the test begins, the electrodes send electrical impulse data from your brain to the recording machine. This machine converts the electrical impulses into visual patterns that can be seen on a screen and are saved to a computer. On the screen, the electrical impulses look like wavy lines with peaks and valleys.
- You may be directed by the technician to do certain things while the test is in progress, such as lie still, close your eyes, breathe deeply or quickly, or look at stimuli like a flashing light or a picture.
- The EEG usually takes 30 to 60 minutes.
- After the test is complete, the technician will remove the electrodes.
During the test, very little electricity is passed between the electrodes and your skin. The electrodes do not send any sensations, and you will feel little to no discomfort.
Are There Risks Associated With an EEG?
There are no risks associated with an EEG. The test is painless and safe.
In the case of testing people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders, the stimuli presented during the test, such as a flashing light or fast breathing, may cause a seizure. The technician performing the EEG is trained to safely manage patients, if this is to occur.
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The following should be done prior to having an EEG:
- Wash your hair the night before the EEG and do not put any products, such as conditioners, sprays, or gels in your hair before the test.
- Check with your doctor to see if you should stop taking any medications before the test and bring a list of your medications to give to the technician performing the EEG.
- Avoid any food or drinks with caffeine for eight hours prior to the test.
- If you are required to sleep during the EEG, your doctor may ask you to sleep as little as possible before the test. Also, you may be given a sedative to help you to relax and sleep before the test begins.
What Can I Expect After the EEG?
After the EEG is finished and the technician removes the electrodes from your scalp, you should not feel any side effects from the test, and you can continue with your regular routine for the day.
However, if you were given a sedative, the medication will be in your system for a short while. You will need someone to take you home after the test, and you will be instructed by the technician to rest and not drive for the rest of the day.
How Do I Find Out Results from the EEG?
A specialized doctor interprets the recordings taken from the EEG and then sends the results to the doctor that ordered the test for you. Your doctor may schedule an appointment to go over the test results. It may be helpful to write down any questions you might want to ask your doctor about the results. Be sure to speak up if there is anything about the results that you do not understand.
Normal Results
Electrical activity in the brain is seen in an EEG as a pattern of waves. Different levels of consciousness, such as sleeping and waking, have a specific range of frequencies of waves per second that are considered to be normal. For example, the wave patterns move faster when you are awake than when you are asleep. The EEG will show if the frequency of waves or patterns are normal.
Abnormal Results
Abnormal EEG results may be due to:
- epilepsy or other seizure disorder
- abnormal bleeding or hemorrhage
- sleep disorder
- swelling of the brain or encephalitis
- tumor
- problems with attention
- death of tissue because of a blockage of blood flow or cerebral infarction
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There are a lot of sane people in he world. It gets kind of boring. Then there's Andrew Hussie, one of the biggest trolls I know. He's always loved troll his Homestuck fans. Nevermind that, how did it all start? Let's go farther back in time.
èBE ANDREW HUSSIE
What, you think just because you're writing this you can be me? Just follow along, I'll tell you how this went.
èHUSSIE: BE EIGHT
Nope, bad idea. Lets start when I published Homestuck around six years ago. I didn't expect it to be very popular. I'm not going to tell you how I got the idea or why I even did it, that'd be too easy.
èSTOP TROLLING YOUR FANS
Haha, how about no. You have a pretty big head there. Anyway, as I was saying: when I first started Homestuck it was it was more to entertain me than the hundreds it entertains now. It has been six years so I suppose it makes sense. But I hope you realize I'm ending it soon because it got so popular. Too many people hitting refresh and getting angry, ya know? Not like I didn't tell you already before going on hiatus.
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Dear Board of Directors:
I am pleased to announce that for the second consecutive year, NCUA is reducing the operating fee scale for federal credit unions.
For natural person federal credit unions, the 2011 operating fee assessment rate is 2.86% lower than the 2010 rate.
NCUA is able to reduce this cost by devoting an even greater percentage of agency resources toward protecting the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF).
In these challenging economic times, NCUA is refocusing on our primary safety and soundness mission, while doing everything in our power to keep costs to federally insured credit unions as low as possible. In fact, these two objectives go hand in hand: The more resources NCUA devotes to safety and soundness examinations, the more money credit unions can save through reduced losses – which also results in a lower NCUSIF premium.
Another factor that affects both your operating fee and your NCUSIF premium is determined entirely by credit unions: growth. Each year, the asset ranges between the dividing lines on the enclosed operating fee chart are adjusted by the same percentage as the projected federal credit union asset growth. In 2011, based on federal credit unions' rate of growth, the asset ranges are increasing by 3.4%. You will see the new asset ranges to the right of the lower fee rates on the chart enclosed with this letter.
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Topics from the Microsoft SQL Server Protocols team - Netlibs, TDS, SQL Browser, etc.
Say you want to create an SSL endpoint for SOAP such as the following
CREATE ENDPOINT SOAP_ssl_endpoint STATE = STARTED AS HTTP ( SITE = 'localhost', PATH = '/MySoapPath', AUTHENTICATION = (INTEGRATED ), PORTS = ( SSL ), SSL_PORT=443) FOR SOAP ( …………);
And the creation fails with the error message
Msg 7807, Level 16, State 1, Line 1An error ('0x80070494') occurred while attempting to register the endpoint 'SOAP_ssl_endpoint'
The windows error code 0x494 (1172 or ERROR_NO_TRACKING_SERVICE) usually implies that a service dependency failed. SSL endpoints require the windows "HTTP SSL" service to be enabled. The "HTTP SSL" service doesn't have to be started. Creation of an SSL endpoint will automatically start the "HTTP SSL" service.
If you see the 0x80070494 error, try to start the "HTTP SSL" service (net start "HTTP SSL"). If the service fails to start, check the service manager for any services that "HTTP SSL" is dependent on and try to start those services to isolate the cause of failure. Normally the "HTTP SSL" service has a dependency on the "HTTP" service. But when IIS is installed on the machine, it creates a dependency from "HTTP SSL" to the "IIS Admin Service" The "IIS Admin Service" is more likely to be the cause of failure than the "HTTP" service.
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Help, I am getting this error as stated above and When i try to pre-reserve the namespace i get an error that says the account does not have permission. Where can i located the stored procedure. i used the sys admin login and local admin, i is not working.
Hi Angela,
I like confirm with you which error code you are getting:
- 0x80070494
- 0x80070005
If you are getting 0x80070494, please confirm that you've enabled the "HTTP" and/or "HTTP SSL" service.
If you are getting 0x80070005, please mention which OS you are running the SQL Server on.
The stored procedure used to pre-reserve the URL is mentioned above in Matt Neerincx post.
Jimmy [MSFT]
No puedo iniciar cecion me marca el error 0x80070005 y la verdad no se que hacer y les agradeceria mucho me puedan ayudar
I am trying to create an endpoint and am getting the 0x80070005 error message. I am running SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition (9.0 RTM) on Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP2). The instance I am working with is setup for Windows Authentication only and I am logged on as the domain administrator. I have tried everything I found on this page with no success, I still get this error.
HTTP, HTTP SSL and IIS Admin are all running and set to Automatic. I am using code in the 70-431 MSPress Self-paced training kit and it is failing. I have even pared the code down to the following after running sp_reserve_http_namespace and specifying a namespace.
CREATE ENDPOINT sql_endpoint
PATH = '/sql',
WEBMETHOD 'BillofMaterials'
(NAME = 'AdventureWorks.dbo.uspGetBillOfMaterials'),
I have even created an A record in DNS to point to a separate IP address that I am reserving just for SQL Server to use. Any ideas?