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I'm a book junkie; I read all the time. (In fact, I often read when I should instead be working on NPMaps!) I especially enjoy reading books about national parks, which probably comes as no shock considering I built this website. Here I wanted a page to share with you some of my favorite national park books. I know this selection is small and doesn't cover many parks, but I'm only listing books that I personally own and enjoy.
Arches | Canyonlands | Death Valley | Grand Canyon | Kings Canyon | Rocky Mountain | Sequoia | Yosemite
Arches National Park /
Canyonlands National Park
If this isn't my all-time favorite book, it's definitely near the top. I open up Desert Solitaire at least once a year, and pack it with me for every visit to southern Utah. With Moab's heavy tourism today, it's hard to imagine life in 1968 when Ed Abbey wrote this as a park ranger at Arches National Monument. In here you'll find poetic musings on desert life and legendary rants about tourism. This is as close as we can come to stepping into a time machine to experience the southern Utah of yesterday.
I absolutely love this series. But I'm recommending Roadside Geology of Utah with a caveat – only buy this if you're doing more in Utah than just Arches or Canyonlands. This book explains the incredible Utah geology based on what you see from along the road. If you're just making a quick visit to a park and leaving the state right away, this won't get a lot of use. But if your vacation covers several Utah parks and you want to know what you're seeing as you drive, get this book.
Canyonlands National Park: Favorite Jeep Roads and Hiking Trails is my favorite guidebook to Canyonlands. I've read a number of books covering this area, but the detail in this book is what sets it apart. Trail descriptions include details such as where to find pictographs, ruins, and old cowboy camps. I especially appreciate that the author has opinions – each trail is given a star rating describing how enjoyable it is. Much better than guidebooks where every trail sounds equally amazing!
Death Valley National Park
My favorite hiking guide for just about any national park, Hiking Death Valley just has a ridiculous amount of information for all kinds of hikes in the park. It doesn't just describe routes, but provides background and history about each one. And it contains both maintained trails as well as cross-country routes. I couldn't possibly ask for more! I own the first edition, but have linked to the brand new second edition here. (You can read reviews of the first edition here.)
I'm a huge geology dork, so Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley is one of my favorite guidebooks I own, period. Eastern California's geology is pretty fantastic, and this book does a great job of taking you on geologic field trips to experience the geology up close. Best of all, most of the geologic sites you can reach by car and a short walk, so you don't need to be a hardcore hiker to get a lot out of this one. This is the best geology book for one of the best geologic national parks.
Grand Canyon National Park
This book won't help you in the slightest with figuring out what to do on your visit to Grand Canyon National Park. That's not what it's for. Rather, Down the Great Unknown is an incredible book that recounts John Wesley Powell's 1869 boat trip down the Green and Colorado River. At the time, southern Utah and northern Arizona was a blank spot on the map. This river trip set out to map the unknown. You won't look at the Grand Canyon or Colorado River the same way after this read.
National parks like Grand Canyon have a long history of tourism; over the years, some Grand Canyon National Park visitors haven't made it back home again. Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon provides narratives of each incident, reflecting on each death with lessons learned. It's tempting to feel invincible when visiting a park ("Oh, if this was unsafe they wouldn't let me do it."), but this powerful read taught me not to underestimate the power of the canyon.
Rocky Mountain National Park
There are hiking guides to just about every national park that exists. But I don't know that I've ever found one quite as comprehensive as Rocky Mountain National Park: The Complete Hiking Guide. (Emphasis on the complete!) Although I'm not a huge fan of the book layout – it seems like I'm constantly flipping back and forth between maps and hikes – the sheer number of included adventures will last you a lifetime. It includes off-trail routes, too!
Sequoia National Park /
Kings Canyon National Park
This isn't a guidebook at all, but The Last Season is one of my favorites of any national park book. It tells the story of Randy Morgenson, a backcountry ranger for Sequoia and Kings Canyon who one day disappeared while on the job. Where did he go? This book narrates the search for the missing ranger and explores theories as to what happened. I challenge you to read this without wanting to get out there and see Bench Lake, Arrow Peak, and the Kings Canyon high country.
Sierra South: Backcountry Trips in California's Sierra Nevada was one of the first hiking guides I ever purchased. It kind of blew my mind. To me, I always thought that Yosemite National Park was the pinnacle of backpacking in California. But this book first introduced me to the incredible wilderness of Sequoia and Kings Canyon, with peaks, meadows, lakes, and valleys that put Yosemite to shame. (There's a companion book, Sierra North, but I don't think it's nearly as good.)
Although most visitors think of Sequoia National Park as a place to see trees – and Kings Canyon as a nice granite-walled valley – The High Sierra: Peaks, Passes, Trails reveals the true nature of these parks: incredible mountain peaks. This comprehensive book describes summit ascents from just about every major mountain peak in the range, from Sequoia to Yosemite. I've spent many hours with this book, plotting possible backpacking trips and dreaming.
OK, I'm cheating: A Guide to the Sequoia Groves of California covers much more ground than just Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. What I love about this is how it isn't just a guide on what to see in the popular, easy-to-reach groves; for that, you can pick up any guidebook. This book rather gives a peek into every sequoia grove in California – even the ones that have no road (or trail!) to reach. I learned more about sequoia groves from this book than anything else I've read.
Yosemite National Park
No one disputes that Yosemite has incredible geology that you can see from any road or viewpoint. What I love so much about Geology Underfoot in Yosemite National Park is that takes you off the beaten path a bit to find amazing geology that most visitors don't get to see. And you know it's accurate – one of the book coauthors is National Park Service geologist Greg Stock. It's great to learn geology straight from the experts!
A lot of guidebooks are so general they end up not being too useful to get actual good information about anything other than logistics. Trails and Tales of Yosemite and the Central Sierra is one of my favorite guidebooks specifically because it has such a narrow focus: it describes a number of hiking routes chosen not necessarily for their popularity or scenic beauty, but for the history they uncover. History buffs will love this book; it's worth a purchase even if you don't actually hike the hikes.
If you're looking for a book that will last you for a lifetime of visits to Yosemite and the other Sierra Nevada parks, The High Sierra: Peaks, Passes, Trails should be right at the top of your list. The catch? You need to be into summiting mountain peaks. But you don't have to necessarily be a rock climber – there are all kinds of routes that will put you on summits with no ropes or climbing needed. If you crave those mountaintop views, this book should last you forever.
For a single comprehensive book that covers a huge variety of hiking trails in Yosemite, Top Trails: Yosemite is easily your best bet. You'll find a lot of great hikes in this book that I haven't seen mentioned in other guidebooks; this is one Yosemite trails book to rule them all. Note: take some of the author's geological comments with a grain of salt, as there were a few times I paused and thought, "Ehhh, that's not quite right." Nevertheless, his trail choices and descriptions are excellent.
A book about all the ways people have died in Yosemite? Although this might seem a bit morbid, Off the Wall: Death in Yosemite is highly recommended reading. In here you'll find narratives all the deaths that occurred in the park before the book was published in 2007. What's the point of reading? By the time I finished the book, I was more aware than ever about how to stay safe in the park. What better way to learn safety than to learn what not to do? Stay away from those rivers, folks.


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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] In October 1983, members of ETA Lasa and Zabala disappear in Bayonne. Twelve years later, their bodies, tortured and buried alive by the GAL lime, are identified. Then begins a process in which the lawyer for the two families and his assistant try to justice and that the murderers sit on the dock. You can watch Lasa y Zabala online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in Basque at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2014.
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So my friend E got a new cat and said it was high time I came over to meet him. Which of course it was. Can't have my friends getting new pets and going along all la-dee-da about my business, not meeting the pets! So after a business meeting, I tooled on over to meet Mr. B., one of The Coolest Cats I Have Ever Met, To Date.
Problem is? Turns out apparently I'm allergic to Mr. B! How can that be? I ask you. Never in my life have I had an allergic reaction to an animal, cat or otherwise! So why now? In fact, all the pets in my family, save one, were cats, my whole life long.
Never mind. Soon as I started feeling that burning sensation and itching, I knew something was amiss. Went to wash my eye out, and wash my hands too, and sure enough, there was glorious redness in the left eye. Then? Swelling. Weird, fleshy swelling...of my eyeball.
I'm sorry. Did I not warn you enough? It's gross. Really gross, no doubt. Yet I'm so fascinated! The texture of the eyeball has seemingly shifted! It was actually a little scary when I was driving home, as I could literally see the imprint of my contact lens pressing on the surface of my eye and I wondered what would happen if I didn't get it out soon enough. But after that, once I'd removed the lens and put on these glasses, the things of beauty that I wear at night upon removing my contacts? Yea, glorious, refreshing ease...and fascinating, interesting grossness in my eye.
Yea, I know you're glad you showed up here for this. (Nice touch with the unbrushed hair, too, to complete the image, eh? Oddly I think it's worse in person. If you can imagine...)
So what I'm wondering now is how can I hang with Mr. B. without petting that gloriously affectionate cat? I didn't tell you - he's a delight to behold. Is only happy if he's touching a part of you so just after we met, he curled up in my lap, three of his parts touching three of my leg's parts, and went to sleep. The whole time I visited he was just so adorable, all happy to be touching me, for me to be petting him. Now? I don't know...can I just pet him whenever I want, but keep myself ever-aware that we're not 100% perfectly compatible, and wash my hands periodically throughout, making sure not to touch my eyes? I guess I have to figure this out, 'cause I can't really see me NOT petting him!
Meanwhile, my oozing, swollen, blood-shot eye is reminding me of how good I had it all those years with all the unencumbered kitty luvin' I had before now. Maybe it's just a fluke and it won't happen again, right? A girl can hope!


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Brithaur is a Bosmer commoner and kleptomaniac living in Crucible, New Sheoth. He is an avid thief and continuously annoys the citizens of Crucible with his thievery, even his house was stolen from someone. Earil requests something be done about him and when spoken to Brithaur promises to end his crimes in exchange for five flawless pearls. Occasionally he will steal one gold coin from the player. If he dies his tombstone will read: "In the end, his last breath was stolen from him."
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"It's you again! I'm so pleased to see you! Look at what you have! Is this new? Let me get a closer look!" -Brithaur
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- 84 years old
- Date of birth: Aug 11, 1929
- Date of passing: Oct 5, 2013
|Graham touched the lives of everyone he met and he will never be forgotten.
This memorial website was created in the memory of Graham Neale who died age 84 following a long hard battle with motor neurone disease. Graham touched the lives of everyone he met and we will never forget him. Please take a moment to add a message below or click on the "Stories" tab to leave a longer message / memory (it doesn't have to be a story!). Thank you. xx
"Graham will always standout in memory as a superb physician who combined care with clinical excellence. Many researchers and clinicians- in-training who were taken under his wing have benefited from the guidance and direction which he always gave so enthusiastically. God Bless Edgar Pullicino"
"Today Dad would have turned 86. In his memory and to celebrate his birthday I would like to share with you the book that was made possible by all of you who sent your thoughts and memories about Dad.
Thank you once again for helping to create such an an incredible picture of Dad's life, the impact he had on your lives and on the practice of medicine.
Happy birthday Dad and Grandad, Loving you always and forever,
Fi and Sophia"
"I read with sadness of Graham's death in the BMJ. Graham was the outstanding student in our year at Bristol Medical School. We were full of admiration for his ability to apply himself to the course, and towards the end of the course to realise how much he knew. He was always quiet and modest, but we were not surprised that he went from house jobs in Bristol to the Hammersmith, and later to Addenbrookes. I admired him as a student, and from reading these tributes, he has made an amazing contribution to the care of patients, and has had a lasting influence on his colleagues. What a contribution to life."
"Dr Neale was my first ever "boss" when I was one of his house officers many years ago in Addenbrookes. He was my medical hero ever after and I will all ways remember him for his great kindness and wonderful irreverent sense of humour."
"I had the pleasure of meeting Dr Neale whilst working with Imperial and have referenced his research many times. He was so quiet and modest but such a great role model.
Sincere condolences to the Neale family."
"Graham was so intelligent, caring, and modest. Family, friends, and patients have lost a wonder. His work and compassion will always inspire me, as I told him last year. I hope that the memory of the good he did will inspire and unite all of us to help each other. As it is said, 'The memory of the righteous is a blessing.'"
"My wife Evelyn and I had great admiration for Graham. Despite considerable personal difficulties in his life, Graham achieved an amazing amount and was held in high regard by all who were privileged to know him. He bore his devastating and progressive illness with great courage and fortitude. Evelyn joins me in sending our sympathies and condolences."
"Graham stood out from other doctors. I was very impressed by his courtesy, knowledge, prompt response and the interest and compassion he had for my clients. Even when he couldn't be of assistance, he thought nothing of emailing long helpful letters listing alternative names and areas I could refer to. His helpful emails were gratuitous. If you didn't know, this is so rare as to be unique."
"Graham was one of the kindest, gentlest men I've ever known and also one of the most modest. What an incredible, brave battle he has fought with that ghastly disease – making sure he continued to use his great gift of intellect right up to the end. Fiona's tale of him with Sophia is hugely moving and I hope will she will be some comfort through the long dark days of grief."
"Graham was a delightful and charming and highly intelligent man who I am sure will be sorely missed by all, and particularly his family. He will forever be remembered by us in North London as the man who introduced us to the boogie board which transformed many people's lives. I send you my warmest thoughts to his family."
"I worked closely with Graham in the patient safety unit at Imperial and we literally all used to refer to him as 'the father of patient safety' and indeed to all of us. He always had time and a smile for everyone. Although Graham is gone, his spirit, his words, his love will always surround you and through you and his work and everyone he has helped, will he never ever be forgotten."
"It's been a huge privilege to have known and worked with Graham during my time at the CSRU. He was perpetually supportive and full of enthusiasm for improving the safety and quality of healthcare. An absolute legend who will be sorely missed."
"I have known Graham since I joined CRSU in 2008. Graham was a true inspiration for all of us who were new in patient safety research. I will never forget his genuine passion for a safer healthcare and his endless support to junior researchers. We will miss Graham a lot. My deepest condolences go to his family."
"As a doctor and a friend, Dr. Neale was truly inspirational and we consider it a great privilege to have known him."
"Graham was a very special person with amazing insight and warmth. He was so generous with his time and expertise. He is a huge loss to everyone in the medical profession and to all his friends and family. To Graham everyone was family and we were fortunate to have known him and his caring personality.
Sadly missed with lots of love Colette,Johnny & family."
"I had the privilege of being intern to Graham Neale and Donald Weir many years ago in Sir Patrick Duns Hospital in Dublin and experienced Graham's superb skills in educating a young physician to continually ask questions and to learn from every patient. A superb physician, a great academic and a wonderful man who had a substantial and lasting impact on academic medicine in Dublin."
"Graham was extremely kind to me when we first met at Imperial. We had many wide-ranging discussions and I greatly enjoyed his wisdom, his sense of humour and his kindness. This is a very sad loss."
"What a terrible loss. And what a loss to Medicine and to the next generation. You must know what a "warm spot" all his colleagues and peers had for Graham. I will always remember and treasure my friendship with him - surely the gentlest, kindest, most empathetic and knowledgable Physician that any of us had the privilege of knowing.We will remember Graham with great fondness."
"I first met Graham in 1982 when I joined his Addenbrooke's Nutrition Team as the first Specialist Nurse, we kept in touch ever since. Even now I recall his exceptional bedside manner; he'd sit holding the patient's hand (feeling their pulse of course), speaking softly and directly to them. He was a great man, a role model, an uncle figure to me; greatly missed, never forgotten."
"I really know Graham best from the 1960s when we were both registrars at the Hammersmith Hospital. I remember him from those times as a quiet, modest man and a caring and compassionate doctor, who stood out from the crowd of doctors at the Hammersmith of those days. My sincerest condolences to all his family, Rodney"
"My path crossed with Graham's intermittently throughout our careers. I always respected his intellect and clinical acumen. My thoughts go out to his family."
"I am very sorry to hear about Graham. He was a lovely man and utterly dedicated to his work. I very much enjoyed and appreciated working with him on the few joint projects we had together. I would like to send my condolences to his family."
"Graham was an incredible doctor, teacher and parent, among so many other things. His staying power, commitment and sense of justice never left him and are a great example to all of us. Graham worked out many things for himself but he didn't keep them to himself. He was an immensely kind and dedicated person; a doctor's doctor. We celebrate his massive achievements and owe him a huge debt."
"When Graham was lead for the Professional Development Spine he used a desk in our office on Thursday mornings. I remember Graham laughing - he always had something fun to say and a joke to crack. Instead of us younger ones keeping him from his work he used to entertain and distract us all in good fun and faith! Graham was a great role model - really dedicated to his work and the students."
"I was one of his SHOs many years ago. GN (as we knew him) was part of the reason I chose gastroenterology as a career and if I have achieved anything then it is partly because of his influence. I consider myself to be lucky to have been part of a golden generation at Addenbrooke's and your father was our leader. I hope that I have managed to uphold the standards and qualities he taught me."
"I worked closely with Graham during his time at Addenbrooke's. I had greatly admired his qualities. All who knew him much appreciated what he gave to his patients and the medical community. Although he came to Addenbrooke's as a gastroenterologist he was always one of the old school of Hammersmith-trained all-round physicians. I much valued his advice. Please accept my profound sympathy."
"I was SHO and then registrar with Graham 1970-72. I learnt a tremendous amount from him. Graham was a distinguished gastroenterologist, who made a major contribution with his research, and a superlative general physician. He worked phenomenally hard always putting his patients, trainees and students first. He was delightful man with a wonderful sense of humour and a pleasure to be with."
"Graham was such a good man and we shall not forget him; a true beloved physician. He was always a true friend and mentor to me and one of my role models. I know that he did not believe in any further life after this one. He said "we live on in our children" and that is certainly true, but I hope and believe that he is alive in some realm of being."
"Graham and I corresponded some time ago about our mutual interest and suggestions for medical education. He was a true force for clinical practice and will be sorely missed at a time when too few are prepared to fight for professional values and standards."
"Graham was highly thought of at AvMA, and all the "girls" loved to have a chat with him when he came in to the office – which was often. All our thoughts are with you and the family at this difficult time."
"Those of us who were lucky enough to be at Hammersmith with Graham knew him as the kindest and gentlest of men and a fantastic physician only fierce in his advocacy for his patients. I know that although Graham's end was long expected it will still be a great sadness to you and the family and I would like to extend my deep sympathy to you at this time. Kind regards, Ted"
"Graham was on the Board of Directors with me in Bevin Square. He always was kind, considerate and helpful. He often spoke of you Fiona and spoke of you with pride. Saying goodbye to a parent is the right 'passage of way' but that doesn't lessen the pain. Take care of yourself, be kind to yourself and hold on to the wonderful memories."
"I have known Graham for a few years, and although we only collaborated occasionally I have always had the greatest respect for his vision and care for patients, and his extremely hard and pioneering work on improving their safety. Graham was loved and respected within our wider group. He was a real exemplary figure, and he will be hugely missed."
"Graham's desk was always piled high with papers and medical records he was reviewing. He made a real difference to people's lives, not only the medical students he taught and the patients he treated, but also through his research. He was very stoic as the MND took its toll; even when he found it difficult to talk, with a smile and a few written words and he could still make us laugh."
"I considered Graham both a friend and an inspiration. His dedication throughout his career was always to improve the lives of patients, students, colleagues and friends. He affected many people, myself included. Not everything has gone so well for me in recent years and Graham offered wise advice and genuinely cared about all those lucky enough to come into contact with him."
"Graham and I met in 2007 in the CSRU and even though I never knew Graham as a practising clinician he was inspirational - I could tell that he was just the sort of doctor I wanted to be - always putting the patients first, very self-reflective and always trying to learn or help others learn from things that could have been done better. We will all miss him but will never forget him."
"Graham was the most delightful of men. He very kindly offered his time and wide knowledge to support a project I was doing for my masters thesis. His generosity has always remained with me and will encourage me to do the same for my students one day. Dr Neale is a man I will remember well for his kindness, generosity and accomplishments as a doctor. My condolences to all his family."
"I met Graham several times at patient safety meetings and he was such an inspiration to all of us working in that area. We were very pleased when he agreed to come up and talk at one of our Scottish meetings and he managed to horrify us all with his report of his research into diagnostic error, which I notice has recently become a much more discussed topic, no doubt due to his influence."
"Graham was our University external examiner until 2012. We were very saddened to hear of his illness then, and are very saddened to hear of his passing now. Graham was an excellent and diligent examiner and made a great contribution to University College Dublin (UCD) and in the wider field of patient safety. He will be a loss to you all and to the wider community. May he rest in peace."
"Graham was an incredibly dedicated man and so generous with his time and knowledge. Graham was an enormous supporter and advisor to us at Chaucer and visited many times to meet with us and share his wisdom and knowledge. Graham had a very important impact on us personally and our work, he had a real insight into our client group. He was a very special man. Please accept our condolences."
"It was a pleasure helping to look after Graham. He dealt with a horrendous diagnosis very calmly and appeared very wise - I'm sure he was a great doctor in his day. Condolences to all the family."
"Graham was one of the very kindest people I have met. He was one of a rare breed, always putting others before himself. I wish there were others more like him in the world we now live in. My condolences to you all."
"My thoughts are with you in celebration of your father's wonderful life and contributions to medical education and practice and in your loss of a great father and friend. May he rest in peace and may you have serenity in your time of bereavement."
"I met Graham while I was doing my PhD at Imperial College in 2003. Graham was at the CSRU and helped me with a project on patient record reviews I did in India. Graham was always very kind and helpful and had the patience to answer all my crazy questions and guide me whenever needed. He always had a smile on his face and I will remember him fondly. A great man and no doubt amazing father."
"I was sorry to hear of Graham's passing. He was a truly excellent human being and touched many people here at UCL. So many students and junior doctors fondly remember him as their wise and kind personal and professional development tutor. He taught this not just the lesson but through his actions and his humility."
"Graham was a great & wonderful man and the world, his friends, &, of course, his family, will be the worse without him. Motor Neurone disease is a terrible thing, but Graham continued to help others right to the end. I'm so glad the he & his granddaughter Sophia got on so well; a big thing for him at the end of his life and a big thing for her at the beginning of her's."
"Graham, I remember when we first met in Dublin in 1976, I had to translate the Dublin accent for you and how much fun we had together. You had a huge influence on my early career and I always admired your complete integrity, clinical, academic and human. I was able to implement these values in my own life and work in Birmingham and am grateful for your guidance and support to me throughout my p"
"Graham was an inspirational figure for those of us who were just beginning to face the problems with patient safety. He was a leading member of our patient safety research unit and a pioneering researcher in this field. He will be fondly remembered by us all for his dedication in improving the safety of patients. He was ahead of his time in openly admitting to the errors in patient care."
"I only knew Graham through email starting 1 1/2 ago. But, he seriously rocked! The work he did around the response of the law to clinical error, his endeavours to encourage a different approach (and his input into developing the NHS Redress Act), and his indefatigable energy - proved and continue to prove, inspirational to me. He was a great intellect and kind and generous with his time."
"I didn't know Graham very well but was always struck by his incredible intelligence, sharpness but also his humility when talking to others. He was a great man and who made a huge contribution in many ways."
"Graham was a great friend since 1963; a superb & dedicated clinician; an excellent teacher, researcher & writer; a devoted husband, father & grandfather; & a courageous, inspiring patient with a drawn-out, progressive disease. He will be sorely missed and will always be an inspiration as to how a life should be lived & how to face the end with courage and equanimity. Farewell, dear friend!"
"I got to know Graham quite well over the last 10 years, meeting him first when I worked at the NPSA. He was a fine man with a real commitment to his patients, his students and the NHS. I've no doubt he has inspired many young professionals over the years who will remember his wise counsel well."
"I only met Graham when he came to the SITraN Open Day. His joie de vivre, and enthusiasm for life and his courage and stoicism when facing the devastating effects of MND were readily apparent. Fiona gave him tremendous love and support throughout his illness and must I am sure have been a great comfort to him. Please accept my sincere condolences following your sad loss."
"Dr Neale was my tutor in 2009-2010. He always had fantastic stories to tell our group and helped us to really understand how to help patients by paying attention to details. He wrote an excellent reference for my application for my BSc course. I am so grateful for all his help. My thoughts are with his family at this time. He was a wonderful man."
"Dear Graham, You were an extremely knowledgeable and incisive medico-legal expert. Your astute clinical judgment was matched by real kindness towards claimants (who frequently need this) - a rare combination. I will miss not only the academic rigour you brought to our discussions, but your sense of humour. Thank you. Joachim"
"I am very sorry to hear of Graham's death and my condolences go to all the family. Graham was a great support to me on the PRISM study which ran from 2009 to 2011. I will always remember him as a wonderfully wise man who remained very approachable and down to earth and was always willing to help."
"Graham had a very big impact upon how I practise medicine and his advice proved invaluable in finding a specialty and Consultant post which have proved exceptionally rewarding and fulfilling for almost thirty years. You are in our thoughts at this sad time."
"I am very sad to hear about Grahams death, my thoughts are with his family and friends. Graham will be missed by the department and his contribution to education and healthcare on both personal and professional levels are a tribute to him."
"Thank you Graham for being such a kind support during my first year as a PDS tutor - & here I am some 8 years later!"
"Graham, we will miss you. You were a great brother-in- law and friend. You were there for all our family in times of medical emergencies and always so interested in our family activities. You will always be remembered fondly.
'The world is a poorer place for your passing' Vera, Shaun & Family"
"Graham was a truly wonderful colleague and I will miss him greatly. Even once he stopped working, he would come and visit. I used to look forward to his visits and listen intently to his wisdom. He stood out in his compassion for students and colleagues and always had more to give. I will always remember him with respect and admiration."
"Graham was an inspiration. He was a great story teller and would use these stories as a reminder of the importance of proper care for patients. To the very end he was making helpful suggestions via email to help me with my research project. He will be hugely missed at Imperial. I send my deepest condolences to his family and thank you Fiona for your email."
"Grahams dedication to improving patient safety was inspiring and I feel very lucky that I had the opportunity to work with him. He was a kind, caring and generous man and always went out of his way to help me with both work and non-work related matters. Graham touched the lives of so many people and his presence at the CPSSQ will be sorely missed and always remembered."
"Graham was such a lovely man, who was kind and generous to his colleagues and his students. He was kind and wise, and very giving. I was terribly sad to hear of his passing, and send my heartfelt condolences to his family."
"Great memories of a wonderful friend and brother-in-law. He will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Rest In Peace. Tony, Mary Anthony & Heather"
"Graham broke the mould (& my tooth when teaching me to swim under water!). He was broad minded, very understanding, slightly left-field, and, all round, a genuine caring person. No pretence. Just a straight forward dedicator to medical science. A clever, clever man who enjoyed football. In respect, I salute Graham for all he achieved and his legacy will live on (& on). x Dorset Neales"
"On behalf of Caroline and Jill Sims:-
Graham will always be remembered as a caring man who helped so many people. He contributed so much to his profession, his research and to the well-being of his patients. Never to be forgotten."
"'Caring','compassionate', 'supportive' Graham was all of these things. His determination to succeed was evident from an early age and throughout his life he strove to do his very best in all he undertook. A keen Arsenal supporter and much loved and respected family member he will be fondly remembered by all those whose lives he touched - friends, family and patients aike."
"From a patient perspective, Graham was in a class of his own. He did not tick boxes. Instead, he was a medical super sleuth, giving individual attention to each patient, regardless of his time and personal effort, often into the night, until the correct diagnosis was achieved. His passing is a sad and a devastating loss to medicine."
"I remember Graham so well over many years. At Hammersmith Hospital in 1963, I succeded him as HP to Chris Booth and I was so impressed by his wonderful reputation with his patients. I have kept in contact over the years and recently I was so impressed to observe his courage inthe face of such a terrible illness. He was a wonderful man"
"Dear Graham,
You were an enormous supporter and adviser to us at Chaucer Clinic and Gainsborough Foundation and so generous in sharing your wisdom and knowledge. We miss you already. Nick Charles & Team"
"Our very dear and special friend Graham we will miss you terribly as a family we are very honoured to have known you and eternally grateful for the dedication and constant support you gave us after losing Dad 'Brian'. It is because of you we could rebuild our lives but also gain a wonderful friendship with you, Fiona and Sophia. Our thoughts love and support are with all your family. xxx"
"Thank you for your support of my own work and that of the Clinical Human Factors Group. I'm deeply aware of the passion with which you supported the "patient safety" movement as it grew, and especially your support of those of us harmed."
"I was very sad to hear of Graham's passing. It was a privilege to work with him at UCL and he was a wonderful colleague and mentor. He will be greatly missed."
"Graham was a true gentleman, exceptional teacher and pioneering gastroenterologist who has inspired a generation of doctors. His pearls of clinical wisdom, always delivered with humility and a twinkle in his eye, will be recounted to the next generation by those fortunate enough to have been influenced by him. We will all miss him. Peace and quiet at last. With fond memories, Max Pitcher"
"One of the first things that struck me about Graham was his incredible mix of charisma and caring. I have always felt that he was such a great person and I feel lucky to be one of the people who got to work with him and benefit from his knowledge and insight. Rest in Peace Graham, you won't be forgotten. Cath x"
"Graham was a hugely impressive teacher and doctor and I really enjoyed working with him . He struck me as being exceptionally kind to everyone with whom he came into contact.He was particularly modest and considerate and seemed to go out of his way to find information , resources and ideas to help his colleagues, students and patients."
"Graham's modesty and caring, his ability to forge ahead in the face of adversity, his enthusiasm to learn and teach, will live on in many of his ex-students and patients and in his daughter Fiona who has exchanged with him so much caring. Long may we remember him and cultivate his humanitarian qualities"
"I had the pleasure of working with Graham in 2009/10. His pleasure of teaching students was clear to all. He generously shared his experiences and work on patient safety and moved us all so much closer to recognising harm in the way we need to if we are to make the progress we all wish for. Healthcare is richer for him and I am thankful and privileged to have known him."
"I am so pleased to have known Graham - he was a fantastic doctor, researcher and communicator, who always made time to show genuine concern and interest in others. A fantastic role model. I feel honoured to have known him."
"Graham was both a superb physician, and the most inspiring teacher I ever had the pleasure of meeting and knowing. His enthusiasm for everything he undertook was exemplary. It was simply a priviledge to have known him both as a friend and head of Medicine. While he was with us in Dublin he was an enormous help in the evolution of our Medical School."
"When I wrote theBBC play that began AVMA Graham was the very first doctor I met who stood up against negligence. I was pretty naive. I could not believe so many doctors would hide behind a wall of silence. Bless you Graham - there was no lip service - you really did put the patient first. From Peter and Cynthia."
"May I express my sadness in hearing about Graham's passing. I was a speech therapist that worked with him in Watford and fondly remember our discussions about technology and mobile "apps" and increasing his knowledge of everything techny. Certainly, his love of teaching and wanting to share his experiences with students was something I will always remember - Nick"
"It was a pleasure to work with Graham. He was a conscientious, thoughtful and caring doctor who cared about patients. I will miss him."
"Graham's humanity, humility and integrity made him the ultimate role model for students and colleagues alike - our lives are all the richer for having been touched by his (fondly remembered by a fellow UCL tutor)"
"Graham was a very kind and thoughtful uncle. He was always very interested in the whole family and wrote lovely letters especially at Christmas. We will all miss him."
"Though our lives touched only briefly, Graham's warmth, kindness, and also his depth of expertise, shone into our hearts and minds and will not be forgotten. With love from Karenna and David"
"Dear Prof
It was such a privilege to get to know you during my stay in England. There are so few real gentlemen left in this world and you were one of them. You were so calm and gentle and I enjoyed some lovely conversations with you. I can only imagine the void you have left in Fi's life. Fondest wishes. Dina (South Africa)"
"Graham was a wonderful, caring man and has helped countless people through is passion for good patient care and patient safety, as a doctor, a researcher, a trustee and volunteer with the charity Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA). Will always be remembered by his friends at AvMA."
"Dr Graham,
You were one of those amazing teachers and mentors that we as your students were only lucky to have. Your life stories were an incredible inspiration to me and I am so grateful that you were my teacher.
"You always have those few teachers in your life, who you can never ever forget and Dr Graham is certainty somebody who I will always remember for the rest of my life. He was a fantastic teacher; his enthusiasm in teaching medicine to his students was just so awe-inspiring; he would always have so many medical stories to tell us &I would always look forward to them and feel really inspired."
"Graham has always been one of my heroes, introducing me to my first patient as a medical student in Dublin (1979). His wonderful combination of achievement, humility, integrity, humour and a clear moral compass led to an all too brief encounter with the fog and ambiguity of medical practice in Dublin. His legacy is extraordinary, and our sympathies are with his family at their great loss."
"Dear Graham,
You were a great doctor, teacher,Dad and family man ,but you were what is rarely seen these days , a true humanitarian.Your selfless interest in helping others was outstanding . It was a real joy and privilege to have known you .They broke the mould when they made you!God Bless.Gillian and Michael"
"Dad, no words can express how much I love and miss you. You were an amazing teacher and role model. You gave me a reason to fight through the toughest of times and inspired me to make the most of every day. You will always be my hero and my everything. I will always love you and treasure our time together. I could not have asked for a better Dad or Grandad. Thankyou for everything. Love Fi"
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So have you heard about the "home-school-amatic?" It slices, dices, and solves quadratic equations in 60 seconds or less! You haven't heard of it? Neither have I.
Let's face it, there is nothing automatic about home-schooling. It takes work and commitment. It also reaps benefits that are far-reaching and profound.
Okay, so you're asking: but how is home-schooling like learning to drive a car? Well, here are three comparisons I came up with. Add your own in the comments!
1) No matter how long a child has been anticipating learning to drive, no matter how eager they have been to take that step towards furthering their independence – the first time they get behind the wheel themselves is unnerving. Thinking about and planning to drive is one thing, to actually DO it is another matter all together.
Home-schooling is like that. Parents hear about home-schooling, become interested, research it, talk to other home-schoolers about it, go to a convention, order curriculum and then the day comes. The first day of home-schooling! They are excited, yes. But it is all a little unnerving too. There are doubts. The first time their child fails to understand a math concept or simply refuses to do their work, many parents panic and fear they are doing irreparable harm to their little ones. Just so you know: you're not.
2) People don't just teach themselves to drive, at least not in this century. Most often, a child is taught to drive by their parents. Some kids are taught at Driver's Ed and others go to driving school. But whoever teaches them to drive the point is: they are not alone. Someone is in the passenger seat beside them. Granted that person may have white knuckles and alternately be screaming and praying, but they are there!
Likewise, when we are starting out on our home-schooling journey it's good to have a friend who is along for the ride. Someone who has been there before; someone who has experience that we don't have. Perhaps it's a large support group, a small group of moms, or even just one astute home-school friend – whatever it might be it is extremely helpful to have someone who can get you through those initial white-knuckle days of home-schooling. Someone who will laugh with you, perhaps pray with you, and most importantly, share a latte with you. (Okay that last one is just my personal preference – I believe a lot of the daily challenges of life can be better managed when accompanied by a latte!)
3) You don't take your child out driving one time and ta-da! – they now know how to drive. You probably won't even start with taking your child out on the road. When I first started teaching my kids to drive I would take them to an empty parking lot somewhere: a school (on the weekend) or possibly a church parking lot when there were no services going on. When we finally got around to going out on an actual road I tried to keep to ones that were less-traveled, and finally, after weeks (or months) of practice we would finally head out onto the busier roads. There are so many facets to learning to drive: navigating not only the rules of the road but dealing with other drivers and learning how to react to certain situations.
I can practically guarantee you that once you actually start home-schooling your children it will not be what you expect. It's not that it will be better or worse necessarily, but "getting behind the wheel" will feel very different from all the planning and preparation. You will continue to learn; you will make adjustments to "road conditions." Over time you will become more and more comfortable with your role as driver – I mean, home-schooling parent. After awhile, you will be able to quickly make adjustments when you see how your children are responding to a particular curriculum, for instance. You will gain experience and as you do, your confidence will grow as well.
Perhaps one of the most important lessons to learn from this comparison is that, when you face difficulties as a home-schooler – as you invariably will – don't quit! My children experienced a lot of frustration when they were first learning to drive but do you think it ever occurred to them to give up? Of course not. Because they knew that if they stuck with it there would be a reward at the end – a driver's license! In the same way, there are rewards to home-schooling that you cannot begin to envision now. As I am now in my third decade of home-schooling, I can assure you that any bumps along the road are well worth the rewards that just keep coming and coming.Print This Post


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Beware presidential power to spy on, and kill, Americans
Beware presidential power to spy on, and kill, Americans
Many serious issues bombard us each day, to the point of being distracted from the most dangerous threat to every individual citizen. I refer to FISA [Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act] and the killing of U.S. citizens upon presidential "order."
Un-American, Orwellian thinking has been put forth, wrongly, to justify these dictatorial measures. It is illogical and unacceptable to resort to the means and methods of tyrants and dictators in defense of our (once) noble nation and the true values of our country, our Constitution and our people. Foolish lawyering cannot alter this truth.
Please, speak out clearly against these practices to bring them to an end. Now. Otherwise, a darkness will gather over our land. A secret government, not one of the people, will take hold to spy upon and self-righteously kill citizens of the land formerly held by the people, for the people.
Douglas P. Conlan
Clifton Park
Lengthening school day, or year, won't work
It has been in the news recently that some schools will be lengthening their school days and years [Feb. 1 Gazette]. As a high school student, I am appalled.
It is not fair to students to do this. Right now, we have to get up very early in the morning every day and then sit through hours of work. The teachers are just doing their jobs, but after a while, it can all sort of blur.
I, for one, am a well-performing student, but after a long day of learning, I get tired and burned out. It won't be very effective to make the days longer, because we will retain less information due to exhaustion.
One of the main reasons schools are doing this is to give low-performing students a chance to catch up. That's great, but it doesn't have to be done in a way that every student is involved. If all teachers [allow] students to stay with them for a few hours after school, it will be much [less expensive] and can still help the underachieving kids succeed.
The only way this can be successful is to add extra days to the year, not hours to the day. Then we will get the same amount of learning spread out. However, this will become pricey. To add 300 hours, as planned, the teachers will require a hefty sum of money.
Gov. Cuomo and the rest of the states are dreaming if they think [this] plan will work.
Matthew Prosper
Sheriffs, deputies right about strong-arm tactics
On Jan. 24, two letters were sent to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, one by the New York State Sheriffs' Association representing the 58 county sheriffs and the other by the union representing the Saratoga County deputy sheriffs. Both were extremely critical of the new state gun law for the manner in which it was hurried through the Legislature with no public participation.
The Sheriffs' Association declares that testing the boundaries of a constitutional right (in this case the Second Amendment) should only be done with great respect for those boundaries. The governor misused the message of necessity to force the bill's passage without allowing the required three days for review by legislators and the public. The Senate leadership failed to exercise its responsibility and acquiesced to the governor.
The Sheriffs' Association approved of several parts of the act — expanded background checks, requirements for safe storage of firearms, increased penalties for illegal use of weapons — and found several others they would approve if amended. They and the Saratoga County deputies, however, strongly disapproved of the core of the act (arbitrary definition of assault weapons, depriving people of legitimately used semiautomatic firearms, reductions in the capacity of gun magazines, restrictions on the sale of ammunition, etc.).
Much of the law will affect only law-abiding owners of firearms, will mandate severe restrictions of one of our constitutional liberties, and will do nothing to reduce gun violence in New York.
It seems particularly telling that men and women who have dedicated their lives to enhancing public safety, including shielding citizens from gun violence, find this new gun legislation ill-conceived, ill-advised and threatening to our liberties.
Ronald Winters
Clifton Park
Right to bear arms can't be unconditional
A recent Quinnipiac poll [showing] Gov. Cuomo's approval rating dropping from 74 percent to 59 percent has given gun right advocates the false impression that New Yorkers are opposed to recent gun control legislation. However, that same poll also found that over 60 percent of New Yorkers either agree with [our] recent legislation or say it doesn't go far enough.
In 2008 the Supreme Court decided in Heller vs. District of Columbia that the Second Amendment "protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia." But the decision also stated: "Like most rights, the Second Amendment right is not unlimited. It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose."
As such, it seems reasonable that, given the government's constitutional responsibility for the general welfare and the fact that over 30,000 people die as a result of gun fatalities each year, government has the power to regulate what is not in the best interests of the general welfare — i.e. arms designed to kill as many people as possible in the shortest amount of time.
To be sure, the current gun control laws won't end all, or even most, of the gun deaths; because until we address the root causes of crime, especially income inequality, poverty, lack of educational opportunities, lack of employment options, poor housing and the lack of hope, gun violence will continue.
But when the Centers for Disease Control projects that gun fatalities will exceed traffic deaths by 2015, to do nothing would be an unconscionable abdication of government's responsibility.
John Pagoda
Let's hope drug dealers aren't on welfare, too
It is not amazing to me the number of people who were arrested in [last week's] drug sweep [Feb. 6 Gazette]!
They live a life that the normal taxpaying citizen could not and would not want. However, I would love it if [Gazette reporter] David Lombardo could research and find out how many of these drug traffickers are receiving benefits from the state — including food stamps, health insurance, Section 8, etc.
I am sure it would be eye-opening! I would venture to guess that the taxpayers are paying for their extravagant lifestyle!
How do we take their drug profits and put them back into the state, where someone really needs the help?
Sue Tucci
If VA care is mediocre, Stratton is an exception
The news media likes to focus on bad news, so when we hear tales of woe from various Veterans Administration [VA] hospitals, we tend to believe that is the case for all VA hospitals.
Nothing could be further from the truth with regard to Albany's Stratton VA Medical Center. My dad, a World War II veteran, has received spectacular treatment there.
His primary care physician is exceptionally diligent, even to the point of calling after hours to let us know the results of his tests. She is positive, upbeat, not only clearly concerned about my dad's health but also quick to credit his caregivers. She has always been able to squeeze time into her busy schedule to see my dad on short notice.
The staff is pleasant and helpful, making sure my dad gets the various tests he needs, etc.
So when you hear the media criticize the VA, let the public know that their family members will be exceptionally well cared for at the Albany VA.
Richard Moody Jr.
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10/17/2013 – The Last Sleepless Nighton October 17, 2013 at 12:00 am
Hey everyone,
If you're curious about what Jenners is reading, check out Division, a fancy comic Zack and I worked on with our good friends over at TOMMEL. Check them out!
This is very cute.
No! NO!!! I finally caught up! Curses! Why did I have to catchup at this exact point?! I've been reading this over 2 days and I finally caught up, but now I'm mad because I want the next ones, but I can't have them yet. :(
What does it MEAN
It means that there are 30 hours until the 48 hours that Lichtman gave James to escape run out.
You forgot the half skull on the zombie chick (i dont do good with names unless it is bacon)


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Police calls roundup
Here is a roundup of police-call information for Champaign, Urbana and University of Illinois police departments, with weekly maps of police calls for burglary, battery and robbery.
Here is the report of activity for Champaign police for Saturday, June 29, 2013.
Here is the report of activity for Champaign police for Sunday, June 30, 2013.
Urbana police have two reports for Saturday, June 29, 2013. Here is the first, and here is the second.
Here is the police blotter for the University of Illinois.
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This post is promoted by Starbucks Refreshers.
well, here we are, less than a month away from my baby's first birthday (does that mean i can't refer to him as "my baby" anymore?!) and i still haven't slept a full, solid night for the past elevenish months. yikes. well, unless you count the handful of flukes where fox decided to actually sleep more than eight hours… but i can literally count those times on one hand.
he sleeps pretty well, but since he goes down about 3 or 4 hours before i go to bed, he wakes up at a time where i would much rather be sleeping… like around 4 AM. luckily, he goes back to bed for another couple hours… but i still have been consistently getting up at least once each night, if not two or three times. life with a baby, it's not ideal for those who love to sleep… but it's well worth it!
so, since waking up at 4 AM seems to be the new norm right now, i have to rely on other ways to feel awake and refreshed and ready to face the day. i still have my full-time job to show up to, so i simply must fake it 'til i make it!
as a Mode Media publisher, i was asked to share ways i keep my energy levels up all day long. not going to lie, it can be tricky for me to do just that with the number of things that life hands to me each day. but, it's important to me to fit it all in and do so with a smile on my face, so i have to find ways to achieve that.
here are three ways i fake it 'til i make it… to my pillow at the end of the day.
1. take a shower every morning.
this may sound silly, but it's legit my #1 tip to feeling awake and energized in the morning. even if i am functioning on very little, interrupted sleep, i can kick myself into gear by taking a nice, hot shower first thing in the morning. i save time by only washing my hair every other day, but that shower is really necessary to get me up and out the door.
2. get moving!
speaking of getting up … that's another way i stay energized. i have a desk job. i sit all .. day.. long. as you probably know, sitting around and being lethargic can actually make you more tired than if you were out running around. to combat that lethargy, i try to get up and walk around the office at least once an hour. go up and down the stairs, stand for a few minutes, whatever it takes to get that blood flowing and feel a little more up and at 'em . even if i can't get a workout in (which i usually don't), at least i can do a few small things here and there.
3. make a to-do list and stick to it.
i have more energy if i have a list of things i have to get done. i think a lot of energy comes from mentally psyching yourself up to do things. a lot of times if we tell ourselves we are SO TIRED, we are… well… SO TIRED. but if we make a list of things on the agenda and have the mindset that we CAN and WILL get them done… well, you would be surprised at what you can actually achieve! mind over matter, folks.
as part of this campaign, i was able to try out Starbucks Refreshers.
these tasty cans of energy carry 90 calories each and contain natural energy from green coffee extract. caffeine in green coffee beans is natural occurring. these beans are unroasted — which means they don't taste like coffee. did you know coffee gets its flavor when the beans are roasted?! i didn't, until this campaign.
the Starbucks Refreshers are nice and bubbly, and contain real fruit juice. they come in three flavors: strawberry lemonade, blueberry acai, and raspberry pomegranate.
i have been reliant on coffee lately, but replacing that afternoon cup of joe with a tasty Starbucks Refreshers is a great way to keep my energy level up when that afternoon slump inevitably hits.
With a revitalizing blend of sparkling fruit juices, b vitamins, and ginseng, Starbucks Refreshers™ has all the goodness you need to get the most out of today.
1. what do YOU do to keep your energy levels up?
2. how much sleep do you (ideally) need each night?
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William Mapother has appeared in over sixty films and television shows. Recent film work includes American Horror Story, the Sundance hit Another Earth, Citizen Gangster, and FDR: American Badass. Other films include the Oscar-nominated In the Bedroom, World Trade Center, The Grudge, Lords of Dogtown, The Burrowers, and Without Limits. His television work includes Lost (as Ethan Rom), Prison Break, Criminal Minds, Touched by an Angel, CSI: Vegas, CSI:Miami, and Law & Order:SVU and :Criminal Intent.
He is a Founding Partner and Board member of Slated, a tech and finance company for the film industry. Slated offers the exclusive online marketplace for film finance, the first of its kind, connecting filmmakers with financiers all over the world.
Mapother has made use of his varied interests and talents in unique ways, both on and off screen. His voice has been heard in animation, video games, documentaries, PSAs, and commercials. In July 2011 at NYC's Lincoln Center Festival, he appeared in three of David Michalek's remarkable Portraits in Dramatic Time, a series of high-definition super-slow motion films featuring Alan Rickman, Patti Lupone, Liev Schreiber and others, all projected on an 85′ x 45′ outdoor screen at Lincoln Center Plaza.
He is a former National Director of the Screen Actors Guild, a co-founder of the Flyover Film Festival, and a member of the Kentucky Film Commission. He is a spokesperson for the cause of Elder Abuse Awareness and a Board member of the Community Foundation of Louisville.
Prior to acting, Mapother worked in various positions in the film industry and taught grades seven to twelve in East Los Angeles. He grew up in Louisville, KY and received a BA in Literature from Notre Dame. He lives in Los Angeles.
He's on Twitter at @williammapother, and he has a fan page on Facebook.


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Edinburgh Monarchs say this weekend is "critical" for them as they make a final push to finish at the top of the Premier League speedway table – which would give them first pick of their play-off group opponents after the cut-off deadline expires at midnight on Sunday.
Crucially, favourable weather is forecast for their big double-header against Redcar Bears and Glasgow Tigers at Armadale tonight, with conditions also looking good for tomorrow night's clash against Newcastle Diamonds and their trip to Glasgow Tigers on Sunday.
A total of 13 league points are on the table for Monarchs, but they only require ten to muscle leaders Somerset Rebels off the summit.
Monarchs team manager Alex Harkess insisted that despite surrendering pole position to Somerset, due in part to a lack of meetings in August, he is optimistic that the Capital side will regain control over the next 72 hours – just when it matters most. Harkess, however, admits to feeling twitchy about the staging of the double header, saying: "It brings its own set of challenges, because so many things can go wrong other than losing a race.
"None of us wanted it out of choice – it was done out of necessity to let us catch up on our fixtures before the cut-off date. If anything goes wrong in the first match (Redcar), then things could go out of control.
"We just hope everything runs smoothly, with no hiccups or accidents."
He added: "Our main priority is to make sure we gain all points at home this evening and tomorrow, then we can sit back and think about our visit to Glasgow."
If anyone doubted that Monarchs had lost some of the sparkle which propelled them to an unbeaten run of 24 matches on the bounce early in the season, it was laid to rest at Rye House Rockets at the weekend when they pulled off an astonishing 59-36 victory, losing just one heat over the course of the contest, which in itself was remarkable away from home.
"We have said it all along, this team of ours is very good, everybody knows that and nothing surprises me in terms of what they are all capable of," said Harkess.
"If you look at the individual scores from the Rye House match, it was clear they all did their job superbly well. But that is what they do, and have done for much of the season."
There may be a degree of truth that the trio of meetings which fell victim to the rain last month knocked Monarchs out of their collective stride a little and allowed Somerset a clear run to the top of the table.
But Harkess pointed out: "Had we not suffered those washouts I'm sure we would have completed our full league programme before Sunday and we would have been sitting top at this moment and not Somerset.
"That is why we have to cram four meetings into three days to catch up, and it is not ideal by any means. And we will still have two outstanding away fixtures to complete after the cut-off date, which is a bit annoying as we have made every effort to run all our home meetings."
Asked if there was an over emphasis on getting first choice of rivals in the play-off groups, Harkess replied: "I'm not convinced it matters that much to be honest. If you want to win the league you will have to beat the other teams in the two sections anyway.
"The only advantage in getting first pick is in terms of travelling distance. The team we don't want in our group is Somerset because they are a Friday night track and this can create problems. I'd be happy if Somerset and Ipswich ended up in the same group."
Speculation that Monarchs would plump for Berwick Bandits as their first choice if they get the chance was played down by Harkess.
"I don't know, Berwick are only one of three teams who have beaten us this year, and I'm sure Somerset, who also lost there, won't be keen to go back either; it's not exactly next door for them either."
Monarchs go into their four matches buoyed by the seeming return to form of No.1 Craig Cook, who was imperious at Rye House as he stormed to a paid 18-point maximum from his six rides.
And the Cumbrian star also did well for his Elite League side Belle Vue Aces, picking up 12 points in their win over Leicester on Monday. "Craig was in a class of his own at Rye House," said Harkess. "Long may it continue."
Team-mate Max Fricke, who picked up nine points against the Rockets, added: "It was such a fantastic win for the whole team and we are all fired up for this weekend. We believe we can pick up all the league points available to us. It is going to be hectic, especially this evening, but everybody in the camp is feeling good."
The Monarchs supporters' bus will leave Waterloo Place at 5.45pm on Friday and Saturday.


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ANDY MURRAY is bang on track to win a Grand Slam — but lose a friend.
The Brit ace takes on Tomas Berdych today for a place in the US Open final, while old mate Novak Djokovic clashes with David Ferrer.
If the world rankings ring true, it will be the Scottish No 4 and the Serb No 2 who will contest the final Major of the year tomorrow.
Murray and Djokovic, born just a week apart in May 1987, go way back to the time when they were just two skinny teenagers dreaming of making the big-time.
But the reigning Flushing Meadows champion Djokovic has dramatically called an end to their old pals' act.
In the build-up to epic clashes at the Aussie Open over the last couple of years both have openly talked about their closeness. They played football together and shared a joke. But no more.
Murray has become too dangerous since bagging Olympic gold last month — beating top seed and world No 1 Roger Federer in straight sets in the final.
He is pushing for that first Slam like never before and is desperate to go further than last year in New York when he lost the semi-final to Rafa Nadal.
Djokovic, 25, said: "Anybody who has played Andy knows how good he is. The question never was could he beat me, Roger and Rafa? It was just if he could in a final.
"So much of tennis is mental strength and I believe the Olympic win has brought Andy that.
"When I won Wimbledon in 2011, no player apart from Roger or Rafa had won the tournament since 2002. After that I got this self belief and things changed for me.
"The gold in London was great for Andy. I think he will use it as a springboard to now go and win majors.
"I can't be friends with Andy, though. I really like the guy — but how can you go and be best friends with a guy who you know you are going to be doing battle with?
"It is true for myself, Roger, Rafa and now Andy. We like each other and there is mutual respect but common sense tells you we can't be best friends and hang out.
"When we are all retired the four of us will go to a bar, drink too much beer and look back on all the great matches we've had.
"But, for now, we must keep a professional distance.
"I see us being very good friends in the future but the reason I can't be friends with him now is a compliment. It means I now see him as a very real threat for this Grand Slam and many to come."
For that, Murray's coach Ivan Lendl must take some of the praise. Murray said: "When we first met in Florida at the pizza restaurant, we spoke about how to play against the top guys.
"That is really why I hired him, someone with that experience.
"He struggled against his rivals like Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe the first few times he played against them and managed to turn it around."
Big-hitting world No 7 Berdych will be a tough nut to crack but Murray knows this is a great chance to get to his fifth Slam final.
Murray added: "He's got a lot of weapons. But he can be up and down and that's when you need to capitalise."
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Currently visiting a dear friend on Ward 9.
NHS Professionals staff - fabulous!
Consultants - fabulous!
NHS employed professionally qualified ward based staff (i.e. staff nurses, senior staff nurses (never seen the sister or matron) - shocking!!
NHS employed ward based Support staff (those I have encountered) helpful, supportive, willing, not to mention abled and caring and could give the professionals a run for their money.
1. Why? Is it that every single time I visit there are remains on my friends table of half eaten or uneaten food that has clearly been there a couple of hours and would not be fit to eat even if they were hungry! 2. Why? When my friend requires some attention it takes an age for staff to come and see what they need (not the support staff they are on it and do what they are able to do within their remit!)! 3. Why? Do the professional staff seem to think it is ok to speak to my friend as though they are a piece of dirt! 4. Why? Do the professional staff seem to think it is ok to leave my friend agitated when they are in some discomfort until the lower grade of staff return from their break before anything it done.
"Hello. My name is....." not a chance on this ward. So many questions!
Equality, Diversity, Respect! Show me!
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Jim Rae, a water engineer from Motherwell and a missionary himself, previously worked for six years in the country, including drilling two boreholes on President Yahya Jammeh's personal projects.
"I hope that my friend will be released at some point by the president," he said. "His generosity is well known and may well prevail in the end.
"I think he's hurt. He opened up his country to people and he feels that that has been abused. He likes the Christian community so he's a bit puzzled and hurt certainly.
There's a line you don't cross when you are on mission and David went over it."
The Fultons, who spent many years in the West African country after Mr Fulton completed a sentence for armed robbery in Britain, admitted sending emails saying inter-religious violence was inevitable and claiming Christians had been persecuted and churches closed.
The latest Amnesty International report on the country, published last year and entitled Fear Rules, said that "human rights violations in Gambia are perpetrated by the National Intelligence Agency, army and police against real and perceived opponents of the government on a routine basis", citing "unlawful arrests, unlawful detentions, torture while in detention, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial executions and unfair trials".
It added conditions in the Mile Two prison, where the Fultons are being held, were characterised by "overcrowding, poor sanitary conditions and foul food" and could "in themselves be considered a form of cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment".
But Mr Rae insisted that was a far cry from the reality and that President Jammeh was genuinely loved by the people, while the prison was "not a hellhole".
"I have been on the campaign trail, I have seen the people rejoicing," he said. "You couldn't even call it a landslide victory, the whole country voted for him to be president, he won every single ward, people were dancing and singing.
"I'm just doing whatever I can to get my friend out of prison," he added. "Any criticism of the country and its president is unwarranted at this time. That would only upset the authorities even more. He can't be seen to be buckling under international condemnation."


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- Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) has denied claims by a human rights commission that it was promoting anarchy through the anti-IEBC protests
- CORD accused KNCHR of not being objective in the IEBC debate; the commission apparently fanned Jubilee's political propaganda and falsehood without proper investigations
- The opposition has suspended the weekly protests to give dialogue a chance. The demos will resume on June 5, if President Uhuru Kenyatta's side does not commit to dialogue
The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) has dismissed claims that it was promoting anarchy in the name of fighting for democracy.
CORD, on Thursday, May 26, issued a statement in response to allegations by Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) that the protests against electoral commission were unlawful.
It is clear that KNCHR statement is intended to undermine the citizens's right to demonstrate on issues concerning them, he added.
CORD also faulted the KNCHR for blaming the violence during anti-Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) protests on the demonstrators.
KNCHR, through its chairperson Kagwiria Mbogori, reminded CORD and its allies to apply Article 249 of the constitution to remove the IEBC commissioners. This is what President Uhuru Kenyatta and his supporters have been telling CORD as well.
Magaya said the opposition had already tried removing IEBC commissioners though parliament but was defeated by Jubilee coalition's 'tyranny of numbers'.
He pointed out that CORD did present a petition to the National Assembly on April 28, 2014, which was 'arbitrarily and without logical consideration' dismissed by the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee.
The CORD official challenged the commission to answer the questions below:
1. Has the KNCHR, and independent commission funded by tax payers, become one of the agents of violations of rights in Kenya?
2. Has the commission now decided to play partisan politics using public resources?
3. Has commission done its investigations to determine that the violence that has been going on was planned and instigated by the CORD demonstrators?
4. Has the commission investigated the role of police in the violence relating to these demonstrations?
5. What has the commission done to hold IEBC accountable to putting in place the framework to address all the anomalies associated with the 2013 elections?
6. Was KNCHR in this country when the Smith and Ouzman directors were convicted of the crime of offering bribes to the Kenyan electoral body officials including the chairman of the IEBC?
7. Did the commission pronounce itself on the need for all those who were mentioned to step aside to facilitate investigations before the continue serving on office?
Magaya concluded by reiterating CORD's commitment to eject the current IEBC commissioners from office through 'a peaceful exercise'.
On Wednesday May 25, CORD co-chairmen, senators James Orengo and Johnson Muthama, announced that the coalition had suspended the anti-IEBC demonstrations.
In a statement read by Orengo, the move was to give dialogue and peace a chance. If there is no positive response from the government on structured dialogue demands by June 5, the protests will resume.
The opposition leaders have been holding demonstrations every Monday to force the IEBC commissioners out of office.
The fourth round of protests, on May 23, saw three people lose their lives and several others critically injured. Most of those injured were said to have been shot by the police.
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