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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why did Queen Elizabeth II take part in an 'exorcism' at Sandringham?
Royal biographer Robert Hardman revealed the truth behind rumours the late Queen attended an 'exorcism' to banish a ghost from the Sandringham estate on a new Mail podcast. Hardman discussed the validity of the story alongside his Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things co-host Kate Williams, on an episode exploring the monarchy's belief in the supernatural. The haunting at Sandringham was first reported by the late Kenneth Rose, a royal biographer and journalist who shared the story in his personal diaries. Rose claimed that in 2000, staff at the estate were so frightened by unexplained phenomena in the bedroom where King George VI had died in 1952 that they appealed to the Queen Mother. You can listen to the latest Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things by clicking the player below or here Unsure of what to do, the Queen mother allegedly ordered a local parson to perform a 'religious cleansing ceremony' inside the room, inviting her daughter, Elizabeth II, to attend. 'It wasn't a conventional exorcism', Hardman explained. 'There was no dramatic casting out of demons, like you see in films. It was said that the room contained a troubled spirit and that the parson was supposed to bless the space. 'No one was quite sure who the ghost was supposed to be, despite it appearing in the room where George VI had died. 'Rose speculated whether it might be the ghost of Diana, the late Princess of Wales – who had died a few years before.' Reportedly, the Queen, Queen mother and her lady-in-waiting, Prue Penn, attended the service held in the haunted room. The parson had pushed for a cleansing ceremony after sensing what Rose said was a 'restlessness' in the space. The service itself saw the taking of Holy Communion and the holding of special prayers, said to be targeted to dispel the roaming spirit of George VI. Whether the royals who took part believed the staff's eerie reports remains a mystery. Get your weekly dose of Royal scandals and palace intrigue on this Mail podcast Hosted by Royal Historians Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams, Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things looks at the Royal Family - the secrets, the palace intrigues, and the Crown's bloodiest moments. Listen wherever you get your podcasts now. The service was likely a pragmatic decision by the Queen mother, to show the servants that they were taking their concerns seriously. Hardman said it was particularly strange that Elizabeth attended, given her cynicism for this type of 'wilder theory'. 'The late Queen had a strong faith, but she was not superstitious', Hardman said. 'She did not have time for these wilder theories – but she did have a strong sense of the spiritual, as does King Charles.' Sandringham has a storied history of unexplainable phenomena and ghost sightings. Paranormal author John West claimed in 'Britain's Ghostly Heritage' that staff reported phenomena including moving Christmas cards, lights turning on and off, and eerie footsteps. He also alleged that the now-King Charles himself had a frightening encounter at Sandringham as a young man, when he and a member of staff reportedly ran from the library in terror. In 1996, Shaun Croasdale, a worker at the estate reportedly had an encounter with the ghost of the Queen Elizabeth's favourite steward, Tony Jarred. The estate at Sandringham has been occupied since the first Elizabethan era but only became associated with royalty after it was bought by Queen Victoria in 1862. Today, Sandringham covers about 20,000 acres of the Norfolk countryside and is considered a private residence, unlike other estates owned by the crown. To hear why Princess Diana visited a psychic after her split from Charles, search for Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things now, wherever you get your podcasts.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook and NorthStar Anesthesia Partner to Elevate Anesthesia Care Delivery
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. and IRVING, Texas, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthStar Anesthesia, a leader in anesthesia care delivery nationwide, proudly announces a new partnership with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, marking another important expansion in the Chicagoland market. The collaboration is a powerful testament to NorthStar's proven ability to deliver tailored, high-quality anesthesia services to health systems across the region. This new engagement, which goes live on April 19, 2025, supports UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook's strategic move toward implementing a best-in-class anesthesia care team model. In this model, anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) collaborate closely to provide seamless, safe, and efficient care to patients. "We are excited to welcome NorthStar Anesthesia as our new partner," said Kenneth Rose, CEO of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook. "This collaboration aligns with our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional, team-based care to our patients, in collaboration with our esteemed surgeons. It also reflects our ongoing investment in clinical excellence and operational efficiency." As part of the transition, NorthStar is proud to retain highly respected incumbent physicians to ensure continuity of care and preserve institutional knowledge. The team is also hitting the ground running with the successful hire of a Chief CRNA, a key step in building out the high-performing anesthesia team that patients and providers can rely on. "We're honored to partner with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook to bring our anesthesia care model to another outstanding health system in Chicagoland," said Adam Spiegel, CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia. "This expansion is not only a proof point of our momentum in the region, but also of our commitment to innovative, clinician-led solutions that improve outcomes for hospitals, clinicians, and patients alike." Both organizations look forward to a long and productive partnership, rooted in a shared dedication to delivering the highest quality care to Bolingbrook and the surrounding community. About NorthStar Anesthesia NorthStar Anesthesia is a company of caregivers, founded by an anesthesiologist and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). With more than 4,000 anesthesiologists and CRNAs under its banner, NorthStar partners with more than 280 client sites across 25 states. Its "care team" approach focuses on the provision of high-quality care while measurably improving operating room performance. About UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook is a 138-bed hospital that has been serving the southwest suburbs of Chicago since 2008. The hospital offers a full range of health services including emergency care, surgical services, heart and vascular care, orthopedic and spine services, and women's health. With four hospitals located in Bolingbrook, Glendale Heights, Hinsdale and La Grange, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth has a sacred mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, a focus on whole-person health and a commitment to making communities healthier. Media Contact: Allison Lessner Director of Business Development For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE NorthStar Anesthesia Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Some drivers say they fail DWI/DUI ignition device because of products like mouthwash, mints
Drivers in the Carolinas convicted of drunk driving say their car breathalyzers are reading false positives. If you're convicted of DWI in North Carolina or DUI in South Carolina, the judge may order you to get an ignition interlock device on your car. Kenneth Rose says he was pulled over and charged with two DWIs within two months. He doesn't defend it. 'Crap going on in my life. Not thinking. Not caring,' he admitted. 'I know I screwed up.' Now, he's paying the price. He has to breathe into an ignition interlock device every time he wants to drive. If it senses alcohol, the car won't start. In both North Carolina and South Carolina, if you breathe into the device, it won't start if you blow a .02 or more, the equivalent of one drink. Sometimes, you'll have to do, what some call, 'running tests' while you're driving as well to make sure you're still sober. Charlotte ranks 16th in US for open vehicle recalls, impacting nearly 1M cars But drivers say beer, wine, and liquor aren't the only things that can make you fail. Some of them are trying to beat the system, but not all. Richard Carvalho said, 'If I eat a slice of pizza, that can set it off.' Tanya Adames says, 'I got the violation for my asthma medication, my inhaler.' Action 9 investigator Jason Stoogenke did a test with Rose. He breathed into the device and passed. Then he used mouthwash and had a breath mint and failed. 'If it was 100% just alcohol, that's fine,' Rose said. 'But a program violation for something when I haven't been drinking or I haven't had any alcohol?' And it's not just drivers claiming issues. Managers at an auto store that installs interlock systems, Audiowerks, second their concerns. 'We have some customers, everything's hunky dory,' said Matt Shay. 'Some have never ending problems, never ending,' he added. It may seem far-fetched, but the state agencies that run the programs in both North Carolina and South Carolina even acknowledge a lot of products can make you fail the test, including mouthwash and mints like Rose demonstrated, but also energy drinks, coffee, perfumes, lotion, hair spray, hand sanitizer, cough drops, and even foods high in yeast. 'I've had to call into work. Call off work, late to work,' he said. Another driver, Taylor (who only wanted to use her first name), says she went on a short drive and was prompted five times to breathe into the device during the trip. She did fine at the beginning and the end, but not the middle for some reason. The ride was only 30 minutes, hardly enough time, she says, to get drunk and sober up to pass the last test. 'It's just so unfair that I am trying everything I possibly can to comply, and I'm still being told you can't drive,' she said. But that said, when the systems work, they work. According to a recent study by the University of Chicago, interlocks reduced alcohol-related deaths by 16%. And the group, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, supports mandating them for all convicted drunk drivers across the country. State bill would scrap window-tinting restrictions, include provision North Carolina implied it's not making changes, saying, 'Alcohols exist in many consumables and environmental contaminants.' South Carolina emailed Action 9 more directly, 'This has not been a major problem' in that state and it's 'not looking to make changes,' and that the device is 'designed to detect alcohol on your breath, whatever the source.' North Carolina uses four interlock vendors. South Carolina uses four as well. Some of the companies are the same. Stoogenke reached out to each vendor to get their sides of the story. None responded in time for this report. North Carolina DMV Advice: 1. Never attempt after consumption of alcohol, drugs, or an impairing substance. 2. Always rinse your mouth out with water each time before you blow in the device. 3. Be an ingredient reader! If the product you are using has an ingredient ending in 'ol' it contains a form of alcohol contaminant and will cause a violation. Examples include menthol, xylitol, sorbitol, and glycol. 4. Do not eat/drink (water only) or use products inside your vehicle. a. Watch all foods, drinks, gums, tobaccos, mints, or any other substance placed in your mouth. Alcohol or alcohol flavoring may be contained in those products which can cause a violation. Examples (but not limited to) include yeast-type products (breads/desserts), alcohol flavorings, energy drinks, coffee flavoring, etc. b. Colognes, perfumes, body spray, lotion, hair spray, hand sanitizer, or other products used for hygiene, beauty, or health may contain alcohol. (Avoid using 15 minutes prior or in your vehicle to reduce the risk.) c. Medicines (prescription/over-the-counter) liquid, gel caps, sprays, inhalants, powders, effervescent, cough drops, etc., may contain alcohol or alcohol flavoring. (Avoid using 15 minutes prior to or in your vehicle to reduce the risk.) 5. Wait at least 15 minutes after eating, smoking/tobacco, chewing gum, medications, or doing anything before blowing into the machine and rinse with water prior to providing the sample. Again, this is a must! 6. Clean (boil in plain water for approx. 30 seconds) or replace the mouthpiece periodically. Extras are given by the interlock provider. 7. DO NOT (including passengers) smoke, vape, or dip tobacco in the vehicle. 8. DO NOT USE HAND SANITIZER IN THE VEHICLE. If spilling something on your hands, wash with plain water. 9. When defrosting/deicer on your windshield (such as washer fluid) cover the mouthpiece if the device is in your vehicle (while in operation) or remove the device from your vehicle (when not in operation). The interlock provider will advise on how to safely unplug your device and take it inside. Chemicals may enter through your vent system and violate. 10. Do not use any spray air freshener or cleaner inside your vehicle. Vent clips, etc., may violate due to the contaminant alcohol. If a cleaner is necessary, remove the handset. Allow your vehicle to air out after using any type of chemical in or on the vehicle. VIDEO: 9 Investigates: Lawsuits grow as more women claim weight loss tea led to failed drug tests
