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Transitional Versatility: Tourmaster Transition Series 5

Versatility is one of those components that can make or break gear. When you get one piece of kit that tries to do too many things, it ends up doing none of them well. Tourmaster touts the Transition as a proper touring jacket, capable of keeping you dry and warm in the cold as well as cool and protected in the summer. At a price point of just $269.99 MSRP, that’s a tall order.

The Transition 5 accomplishes the warm and dry part of this equation with a zip-in quilted liner and a RainGuard-branded membrane liner in lieu of Gore-Tex. The Transition shrugged off the typical Bay Area drizzles with no problem at all, and then I was blessed with an opportunity to test the waterproof claims in a recent windy-as-hell downpour. You know, the kind that creates miniature lakes along Highway 24 and cuts visibility down to almost unnavigable levels.

Turns out Tourmaster is not lying. Combined with my trusty waterproof riding pants and treated logger boots, I survived more than three hours on the freeway in monsoon conditions and made it home dry as can be. Color me impressed.

The Transition 5 features Tourmaster’s patented Aqua-Barrier under-helmet hood to keep water from sneaking into the back of the jacket via the vulnerable back of the neck. Putting a hood on under my helmet felt a little unnatural at first, and I usually wear a balaclava to mitigate the water getting in to that area, so letting go of my precious balaclava required me to acquire a neck roll to keep my chin warm, but it’s certainly a worthwhile trade. When not in use, the hood rolls into the microfiber collar, and created a reasonably thick padded collar in the “just right” sizing range for upright riding. Forward-leaning riders may find it a bit bulky, however.

Beyond the excellent waterproof capabilities, the Transition is one of the warmest jackets I’ve worn in recent memory. The quilted liner provides the right amount of bulk, but doesn’t feel at all cumbersome on the bike. Removing the liner doesn’t create a baggy fit, as I’ve experienced with some jackets—there’s nothing worse than having your jacket flapping around at 80 MPH.

Fit is adjusted with snaps and elastic tension straps in the forearms and shoulders, and hook and loop tabs at the collar and sleeves. Hook and loop is also uses to tailor the fit at the natural waist.

Switching between warm winter mode and mild dry mode is quick and easy. When the temps get into the 70s, the Pipeline vents in the chest and shoulders are quite effective, and I really appreciate the sleeve vents that direct air into the jacket’s arms. While it doesn’t replace mesh gear, the Series 5 does live up to its promised versatility.

With CE-approved elbow and shoulder armor and an articulated back protector, the Transition Series 5 ticks the essential boxes without sacrificing function, as you’d expect from a high-quality jacket. The bonus lies with the versatility of the Transition—it functions very well both on and off the bike If you’re a commuter and need something that doesn’t scream “I rode here” but still want warmth walking to and from, or end up riding somewhere and then swapping modes of transportation, you’re covered without the fuss that comes with more specialized jackets. The abrasion panels are low key, the labels are small and tasteful, and the Phoslite reflective strips are subtle.

I wear an extra-large t-shirt, usually a USA 46, Euro 56, and at six feet tall, that puts me into an extra-large according to Tourmaster’s sizing chart. Fit is spot-on. Tourmaster is known for offering a broad range of sizes, and the Series 5 is offered in sizes from XS to 5XL, as well as select tall sizes and women’s sizes making it pretty easy to get a proper fit for almost anyone.

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Dehydration and Rehydration

Last winter I had a very scary health event that included severe dehydration and so that made me aware of the dangers of this condition. I have recently been having symptoms of dehydration again, namely,:-

  • giddiness
  • headaches
  • confusion
  • dry skin
  • dry eyes
  • dark urine
  • tiredness
  • lack of skin elasticity

Scientists warn that the ability to be aware of and respond to thirst is slowly blunted as we age. As a result, older people do not feel thirst as readily as younger people do. This increases the chances of them consuming less water and consequently suffering dehydration

The body loses water as we age. Until about age 40, the proportion of total body fluids to body weight is about 60% in men and 52% in women. After age 60, the proportion goes down to 52% in men and 46% in women. The reason for the decline is the loss of muscle mass as one ages and a corresponding increase in fat cells.

Drinking at least five glasses of water daily reduces the risk of fatal coronary heart disease among older adults. This is a shocking statistic and one we should all take heed of.

Sudden shifts in the body’s water balance can frequently result in dehydration and the physical changes associated with aging expose the elderly in particular to the risks of dehydration. One serious danger to the elderly is that they may not know about their dehydrated condition, which could lead to it not being treated and result in more serious consequences.

The kidneys’ ability to remove toxins from the blood progressively declines with age. This means the kidneys are not as efficient in concentrating urine in less water thus older people lose more water. The information listed on my medical notes includes CKD which is chronic kidney disease. Whilst I realise that this is a common condition in people of my age I do try to drink more water as directed by my GP.

However, I have made a decision to be more proactive with regard to this particular health issue and so have been researching what food supplements I could use to aid my rehydration.

ORS Dispersable Tablets

These tablets must be dissolved in a glass of water to make a drink that is easier to take than the large tablets. The tablets are fruit flavoured making them easier to drink.

Ingredients per tablet dissolved in 100ml of water

  • Glucose/ Sugar /Energy 8.6kcal
  • Citric Acid,
  • Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
  • Sodium Chloride /Salt 176mg
  • Potassium Chloride 150mg
  • Colourant Beetroot
  • Blackcurrant Flavour
  • Polyethylene Glycol 6000
  • Sweetener/Aspartame
  • Kollidon K25

These tablets are said to contain a balanced formula of electrolytes, glucose & minerals. They do not contain yeast, gluten or lactose. They are free from artificial preservatives and are suitable for vegans and vegetarians. They are cheap to buy and easy to take so I will give them a try. It’s the 21st of May and I have been taking them for one week so I will report back in another three weeks and note any progress.

Electrolytes produce ions and enable the body to function. Body fluid contains electrolytes, chemicals which, when they dissolve in water, produce charged ions. These ions enable the flow of electrical signals through the body.

The major electrolytes: sodium, potassium, and chloride. Electrolytes are substances that dissociate in solution and have the ability to conduct an electrical current. These substances are located in the extracellular and intracellular fluid.

Electrolytes are minerals that conduct electrical impulses in the body when mixed with water. It’s important that you have the correct balance of electrolytes as they are involved in many essential processes within the body.

Some of the most common electrolytes in the human body include calcium, chloride, magnesium, potassium, and sodium.

Mild dehydration can usually be treated by taking more fluids by mouth. Generally, it’s best to drink something with some electrolytes, such as a commercial rehydration solution, though in most cases, even drinking water or tea will help. Be creative and make having a drink an occasion instead of a task. It goes without saying “No Alcohol”. That causes dehydration.

Strawberry and Coconut Water

Strawberries and Coconut Water

  • 1 cup (250ml) of fresh coconut water
  • 1 cup (250 ml) strawberries sliced
  • sugar or sweetener

  • To make the sugar syrup boil sugar and water together.
  • Add one cup of coconut water.
  • Combine the strawberries and sugar or blend.
  • Serve with ice.

This drink sounds wonderful but the combinations are endless.

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Online We the People National Finals Challenge Takes Place, Three Teachers Receive Awards, Voting Lessons Available, and More in This Month's Newsletter.

Easthampton High School Places First in Online We the People National Finals Challenge

Easthampton High School in Massachusetts, led by teacher Kelley Brown, placed first in the 2020 We the People National Finals Challenge, held online on April 25 and 26. Lincoln High School from Portland, Oregon, placed second and Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies from Richmond, Virginia, was third. The event was the first-ever online We the People National Finals Challenge, held live using Zoom. Thirty classes and more than 600 students testified on the Constitution and contemporary issues facing American representative democracy after months of intensive preparation. You can find the full list of the award winners and view the awards announcement here.

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American Civic Education Teacher Award Winners Announced

The American Civic Education Teacher Awards for 2020 are (from left to right) Aaron Hull of Greenwich High School in Connecticut, Ashley Vascik of Boonsboro High School in Maryland, and Erin Merrill of Pennington Traditional School in Virginia. The awards are given to teachers of civics, government, and related subjects who have demonstrated exceptional expertise, dynamism and creativity in motivating students to learn about the Constitution, U.S. government at the federal, state, and local levels, and public policy. ACETA is sponsored by the Center for Civic Education, the Center on Representative Government at Indiana University, and the National Education Association.

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Postponement of the 2020 Presidential and Congressional Academies

For the health and well-being of all participants, the Center is postponing the 2020 American History and Civics Academies for high school teachers and high-need students. Due to ongoing concerns with the coronavirus, the two-week residential institutes will be postponed until the summer of 2021. Thank you to everyone who applied and is supporting this opportunity!

Voting Lessons Available for Grades 5-12

Looking to teach voting in time for the 2020 presidential election? The Center is pleased to offer free voter education lesson plans for upper elementary, middle, and high school students. Citizens, Not Spectators demystifies the voting process by teaching students how to cast a vote, how the voting process works, how to become an informed voter, and why it is important to cast an informed vote. Citizens, Not Spectators was developed through a cooperative effort by the Center for Civic Education and the Arsalyn Program of Ludwick Family Foundation.

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Global Best Teacher Prize Recipient Acknowledges Project Citizen

David Massiah (right), a headteacher in Chile, recently received the English Speaking Union's Global Best Teacher Prize. Massiah, who previously worked in Peru and other countries, included the Project Citizen leadership team in Peru in his acknowledgements and emphasized the importance of students to be empowered to change or create public policies to solve local public problems through Project Citizen. $char_endash is the Center's Civitas International Programs partner leading Project Citizen in Peru.

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C. Thomas Jefferson (see episode 3961)

For more quizzes and learning opportunities, check out the 60-Second Civics podcast and daily civics quiz!

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Claire Wilson Consulting Limited (CWC) is a company offering clinical psychological services (including psychological assessment, therapy and court related work). This privacy policy explains how we use any personal information we collect about you, as a past, present, future employee, a service user (client or patient) or when you use our website. We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and have updated this policy following the new GDPR guidance which comes into effect on 25th May 2018.

Your rights under the new General Data Protection Regulation:

The GDPR includes the following rights for individuals:

  • the right to be informed;
  • the right of access;
  • the right to rectification;
  • the right to erasure;
  • the right to restrict processing;
  • the right to data portability;
  • the right to object; and
  • the right not to be subject to automated decision-making including profiling.

We have responsibilities to think about these rights and how we can safely deliver psychological services whilst still meeting these requirements. The following document aims to explain these but if you want to know more please get in touch.

  1. Why do we collect at information about you?

We have a number of lawful reasons that we can use (or ‘process’) your personal information. One of the lawful reasons is called ‘legitimate interests’.

Broadly speaking Legitimate Interests means that we can process your personal information if:

  • We have a genuine and legitimate reason and we are not harming any of your rights and interests

So, what does this mean? When you provide your personal details to us we use your information for our legitimate business interests. Before doing this, though, we will also carefully consider and balance any potential impact on you and your rights.

  1. What information do we collect about you?

We collect information about you that may include personal or sensitive information, such as:

  • First name or given name
  • Family name or surname
  • Address
  • Telephone numbers
  • Date of birth
  • Gender (or preferred identity).
  • Age.
  • Date of Birth.
  • Relationships & children
  • Occupation.
  • Address.
  • Telephone/SMS number
  • Email address

To make sure that you are assessed and/or treated safely, we record your personal information, such as your name, address, as well as all contacts you have with the Company such as appointments and the results of assessments and letters relating to your care/report. Your health record is kept confidential within the Company at all times and is only shared with staff when they need it to carry out their job.

Patients/Clients (Therapy or private assessment)

When you are a patient or client of Claire Wilson Consulting we record all your treatment and details of your appointment so that your clinician can plan your treatment correctly. In addition to the personal information above, we may also collect information regarding:

  • Medical conditions (if relevant)
  • Prescribed medication.
  • Psychological history and current difficulties.
  • Sexuality
  • Offences (including alleged offences)
  • Financial information, including bank account details (if you are a private patient/client of Claire Wilson Consulting)

Clients undertaking Court Reports

In the case of a court report we retain the information as required by the courts or your solicitor.

In addition to the personal information above, we may also collect information regarding:

  • Medical conditions (if relevant)
  • Prescribed medication.
  • Psychological history and current difficulties.
  • Sexuality
  • Offences (including alleged offences)

Job applicants, current and former CWC employees and associates

When individuals apply to work at Claire Wilson Consulting, we will only use the information you supply to us to process your application and to monitor recruitment statistics. Where we want to disclose information to a third party, for example where we want to take up a reference or obtain a ‘disclosure’ from the Disclosure and Barring Service we will not do so without informing you beforehand unless the disclosure is required by law.

Web access collection of information

We collect information about you when you register with us or place any order for services. We also collect information when you voluntarily complete contact forms. Claire Wilson Consulting always tries to minimise the amount of personal information that we require in order to provide a specific service or feature.

  1. How do we store the information about you?

We take your privacy very seriously.

We are committed to taking reasonable steps to protect any individual identifying information that you provide to us. Once we receive your data, we make best efforts to ensure its security on our systems.

All personal information provided is stored in compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) rules.

Our IT policy is as follows:

Personal information or any sensitive information is only sent by password protected files to people involved in your care, whom you have given permission to be involved. We have recently moved to a system of sending secure electronic links rather than attachments using a GDPR compliant cloud system. Where attachments are needed and contain any personal information the attachment will be password protected.

Any reports or notes are also stored electronically on a GDPR compliant secure system. Any paper notes are kept in a locking filing system at the office of Claire Wilson Consulting Limited. Access to these records is limited to staff at Claire Wilson Consulting Limited who all adhere to a confidentiality policy and only access information needed to provide your care or support in the case of therapeutic services or in the administrative aspects of court report writing. We adhere to professional policies on how long to retain that information – we are legally required to keep hold of such data for a set period of time. After this time your data will be electronically shredded.

Laptops/tablets and mobile phones are password protected and passwords changed regularly (other than tablet which has finger print technology). Full names are not stored in contacts (first name and first initial of last name) and at the end of therapy these will be deleted. No one else in CWC has access to the electronic devices. Any information is stored within a GDPR compliant system not on the hard drive of the laptop or tablet.

  1. How long do we keep your information for?

Patients/Clients (Therapy or private assessment)

We will retain your information as set out in the NHS Code of Practice for Records Management (Records Management Code of Practice for Health and Social Care 2016).

Clients undertaking Court Reports

If your case is a court report for litigation purposes, we will keep your information until the end of your case, unless instructed otherwise by your solicitor. We do rely on solicitors informing us when your case has ended, but we will contact them every 12 months in order to ascertain whether your case is ongoing and whether we are at liberty to destroy your records.

Job applicants, current and former CWC employees and associates

Personal information about unsuccessful job candidates will be held for 12 months after the recruitment exercise has been completed, it will then be destroyed or deleted. Once a person has taken up employment with Claire Wilson Consulting, we will compile a file relating to their employment. The information contained in this will be kept secure and will only be used for purposes directly relevant to that person’s employment. Once their employment with Claire Wilson Consulting has ended, we will retain the file in accordance with the requirements of our retention schedule and then delete it.

  1. Who do we share your personal information with?

Your information is kept confidential within the Company at all times and is only shared with staff when they need it to carry out their job. All staff are required to work to strict professional and contractual codes of confidentiality and where possible we will anonymise information so that individual patients cannot be identified. All staff have signed data protection/confidentiality agreements with Claire Wilson Consulting.

If we become aware of your intent to cause harm to another person/organisation (e.g. terrorism), the law may require that we inform an authority without seeking your permission. In such a situation, the law may require that I share your personal information without your knowledge.

By contacting the Information Security Officer, by email and/or using the address below you can also get more details on:

  • agreements we have with other organisations for sharing information;
  • circumstances where we can pass on personal data without consent for example, to prevent and detect crime and to produce anonymised statistics;
  • our instructions to staff on how to collect, use and delete personal data; and
  • how we check that the information we hold is accurate and up to date,

Patients/Clients (Therapy or private assessment)

In many circumstances we will not disclose personal data without consent.

Your information may be shared with outside organisations if they are directly involved in your care/case, for instance, your insurer if they are funding your treatment, your GP, or others involved in your care. We will discuss with you who we would discuss your care with, and what details we would share with them.

If your health is in jeopardy (with your agreement) we may share your contact information with an emergency healthcare service (e.g. Mental Health Crisis Team).

However, when we investigate a complaint we may need to share personal information with other relevant bodies.

If we do need to share your information, we will always try and ask for your permission for this. We may not be able to ask your permission under special circumstances where we are legally required to do so.

Clients undertaking Court Reports

Your information is likely to be shared with organisations directly involved in your care/case, for instance, your solicitor, the defendant’s solicitor, and the court. You should contact your solicitor to find out who they might share information collected at your psychology assessment with.

  1. How you can access your information and correct it, if necessary?

Claire Wilson Consulting tries to be as open as it can be in terms of giving people access to their personal information. Individuals can find out if we hold any personal information by making a ‘subject access request’ or ‘Right of Access’ under the Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation. We will then supply to you:

  • A description of all data we hold about you
  • Inform you how it was obtained (if not supplied by you)
  • Inform you why, what purposes, we are holding it
  • What categories of personal data is concerned
  • Inform you who it could be disclosed to
  • Inform you of the retention periods of the data
  • Inform you around any automated decision making including profiling
  • Let you have a copy of the information in an intelligible electronic form unless otherwise requested.

To make a request to Claire Wilson Consulting for any personal information we may hold you need to put the request in writing. We want to make sure that your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct or remove information you think is inaccurate, please address these changes to the Information Security office, via “How to contact us”. We have a duty under GDPR if the request is not excessive, to provide this information within one calendar month.

Clients undertaking Court Reports

If your concern is related to a case with a solicitor that we are working for, please refer the queries through them. We may not be able to comply with a request to correct information we hold about you where it pertains to a litigation claim – this would need to be discussed with your solicitor.

  1. Your rights

You have rights around your personal data and how we handle it. If at any point you believe the information we process on you is incorrect and you want it corrected, you can request to see this information. You can also request the data to be transferred, you can object to our processing your Personal Information, or you can request to have it deleted. This has to be weighed up with our legal obligations under the health related aspects and legal aspects of our work. In such circumstances please contact the Data Protection Officer.

  1. Complaints or queries

Claire Wilson Consulting Limited tries to meet the highest standards when collecting and using personal information. For this reason, we take any complaints we receive about this very seriously. We encourage people to bring it to our attention if they think that our collection or use of information is unfair, misleading or inappropriate. We would also welcome any suggestions for improving our procedures. If you do have a complaint, contact the Data Controller who will respond. If we are made aware of any breaches or become aware ourselves, we would inform you and the ICO.

If you are not satisfied with the response from CWC or believe we are not processing your personal data in accordance with the law you have the right to raise your complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Contact information ICO:
Telephone: +44 (0) 303 123 1113

  1. Other websites

Our website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy only applies to this website, we would encourage you to read the privacy statements on the other websites you visit.

  1. Changes to this privacy notice

We keep our privacy notice under regular review and we will place any updates on this web page. This privacy notice was last updated on 23 May 2018.

  1. Who we are and how to contact us

Claire Wilson Consulting is the company that you are supplying your personal information to. The Data Controller for Claire Wilson Consulting is Dr Claire Wilson and can be contacted by:

Dr Claire Wilson
K2 Tower,
Office 1018
60 Bond Street


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You can e-mail us at Claproods@yahoo.com as well.

Claprood's Florist
1168 Hill Rd.
Pickerington, OH 43147

Areas Served

Claprood's Florist in Pickerington, OH provides flower delivery service to the following areas: Pickerington, Baltimore, Millersport, Thurston, Groveport, Canal Winchester, and ALL of Columbus.

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We specialize in the following services:

  • Large inventory of fresh flowers for any occasion
  • Weddings / Wedding Flowers
  • Sympathy and Funeral flowers
  • Birthday Flowers, Get Well Flowers, Anniversary Flowers
  • Plants
  • European/dish gardens
  • Modern and traditional flower arrangements
  • High-style floral arrangements
  • Silk flower arrangements
  • Dried floral arrangements
  • Extensive gift line
  • Gourmet fruit baskets
  • Gift baskets
  • Greeting cards

Delivery Policy

A local delivery fee of 12.99 will be added to each order, for each address. (For deliveries outside our local delivery area, this fee may vary.)

U.S. orders must be received before 1:00 p.m. in the recipient's time zone to assure same-day delivery. Orders received after that time will be delivered the following day.

We will do our best to accommodate deliveries at specific times of day, but we cannot guarantee it.

We are unable to make deliveries on Sundays. Deliveries requested on this day will be delivered the following business day.

Delivery of orders to rural route addresses or cemeteries cannot be guaranteed.

We will be happy to accept your international orders if you call our shop directly. We are unable to accept international orders over the Internet.

Substitution Policy

Occasionally, substitutions may be necessary to create your bouquet due to the availability of certain flowers in various parts of the country. Care is taken to maintain the style, theme and color scheme of the arrangement, using flowers of equal value. Additionally, the substitution of certain keepsake items may be necessary due to increased demand, especially during major holidays. In single-flower arrangements, such as an all rose bouquet, or orchids, we will make every attempt to match the flower type, but may substitute with another color.

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Summer Celebration

This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds

Summer — the season of backyard BBQ’s and intimate outdoor dinner gatherings. There is something magical about dining al fresco whether it’s under the night sky with a table lit by globe lights, on a picnic blanket on the beach, or a rustic feast on a farm sampling the season’s freshly picked produce. The warm weather brings people together to catch up after a long winter and create new memories.

Every summer I love to host at least one dinner for a small group of friends and/or family.I really enjoy setting up colorful tablescapes and preparing a hodgepodge of small appetizing plates for guests to sample over wine. It’s a wonderful opportunity to try out new recipes and introduce guests to dishes that they might not have had before. I love attending dinner parties for the very same reason — the opportunity to try a new appetizer or cocktail. I’m a bit of a foodie and it’s one of my favorite ways to bond with the special people in my life.

A little over a week ago I hosted a small wine & cheese gathering on my friend’s farm in Pomfret, CT. I can’t think of prettier backdrop anywhere. The lilacs and trees were in full bloom and the grass was lush and green. We set up a rustic table and chairs alongside a gorgeous stone wall underneath a tree for shade. It was unseasonably warm that day which partially initiated this mini outdoor feast I had planned only the night before.

I wanted the setup for this gathering to be as simple as possible and for the most part it was. The morning of Kiel and I packed up our car with my favorite plates, stemless glasses, table runner, candles from home, a Champagne bucket, food, and Rose’. We mixed in flowers I picked from the farm with a small bouquet I bought at Whole Foods to decorate the table.

I kept the menu “very light” with a charcuterie board and a sampling of  Blue Diamond’s Crafted Gourmet Almonds in every variety — Pink Himalayan Salt, Black Truffle, Rosemary and Sea Salt, and Garlic, Herb, and Olive Oil. A small white flag was placed in every almond bowl with the name of each flavor so everyone would know which kind they were trying. I’ve seen name tags displayed on cheese boards and thought this idea could also be perfect for almond sampling.

Turns out the almonds ended up being the hit of the party. Everyone loved tasting each flavor. Group favorites included Black Truffle and Rosemary and Sea Salt for a tie. There’s something extra delicious about the texture of the skinless almonds combined with herbs and spices. It was impossible to eat just one. The almonds also enhanced the flavors of the meats and cheeses we were enjoying. As someone who really enjoys a good cheese plate, I’ll be including Blue Diamond’s Crafted Gourmet Almonds from now on.

Here’s what I shared on my Charcuterie Board: (Meats) Prosciutto, Soppressata, Salami; (Cheeses): Goat Cheese Rolled in Herbs, Brie, Mozzarella Balls, Parmiagiano Reggianno; (Fruits & Vegetables): Green Grapes, Peaches, Olives, Cape Gooseberries, Figs; (Other): Honey, Sea Salt Crackers, Crostini Crackers,  Dried Sour Cherries,  Crafted Gourmet, and Sprigs of Rosemary for Garnish. When putting together any Charcuterie Board the more variety the better. There is almost no wrong way to do it.

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  1. Simplement Lui on May 28, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    What a beautiful table and delicious food! I can't imagine your guests did not appreciate 😉

  2. Unknown on May 29, 2018 at 12:26 am

    OMG! Sorry, what is the brand of dishes and table runner? Thanks!

    • Sarah Vickers on May 29, 2018 at 11:22 am

      Hi! I just shared them in the scroll bar above.

  3. Dressed With Soul on May 29, 2018 at 1:57 am

    What a wonderful party!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena

  4. on May 29, 2018 at 2:35 am

    Beautiful pictures here, how life should be spent.

    Small Doctor – Remember

  5. Allie on May 29, 2018 at 4:37 am

    What a gorgeous spread! I love how the serving ware matches the table runner, it’s such a beautiful blue and white pattern! xAllie

  6. Non-stop Noor on May 29, 2018 at 4:55 am

    That table looks amazing! Love how you styled it! 😀

    xo Noor

  7. ReneeWright on May 29, 2018 at 10:23 am

    The table is styled so well! Who is your dress by?

    • Sarah Vickers on May 29, 2018 at 11:22 am

      Thank you so much!! Zara

  8. Ewa Macherowska on May 29, 2018 at 10:33 am

  9. jandrew on May 29, 2018 at 11:01 am

    I was just thinking of lunch while doing my work here ! Well the charcuterie looks extraordinary.
    I’m of to the deli.
    Dress The Part

  10. Cristina SF on May 29, 2018 at 1:04 pm

    What an amazing feast! The table is just perfect!

  11. cottagedreams on May 30, 2018 at 4:21 am

    This has to be one of most favorite of your posts. Love the creativity and your sense of simplistic elegance that can be created anywhere!!

  12. 7SEVENDAYS on May 31, 2018 at 1:55 am

    Guys…every time I see your pictures I would like to be with you

  13. Cathy on June 18, 2018 at 8:54 am

    You have such a classy sense of style. I love your tableware.

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{Jan. 2018}

Understanding Railroad Placards

8 Q&A Facts on the Significance of Placard Usage in Rail Transportation

Placard Source: Department of Transportation

1. WHAT ARE PLACARDS? By Federal Code, the definition and identification of hazardous material being transported by any mode requires that they be marked in a manner that is easily observed.  The “marking” is called a “placard”.

2. WHEN ARE PLACARDS USED? Hazmat carriers, including railroads, are required to ensure hazmat cars are accurately marked, and hazmat railcar content documents are in the possession of the train crews moving the cars. Railroad hazmat incidents happen almost daily.  Most are so small that they are easily mitigated. (Rail transport is the safest mode of hazmat transportation.) Yet, placard recognition is critical to the safety of responders, and thus the general population. The first step to mitigation is to know what hazmat material is involved and its properties. The visible rail placard is diamond shaped.

3. WHY ARE PLACARDS SO IMPORTANT FOR RAILROADS? What makes railroad emergency hazmat responses different is - the volumes of material that must be contained and mitigated. A common rail tank car built after November 30, 1970, must not exceed 34,500 gallons capacity or 263,000 pounds gross weight on rail. Most emergency responders have little experience, or the equipment to manage an event of this size, and if there are multiple cars, it quickly becomes a major emergency. Rail tank cars must meet stringent standards for design and strength to withstand the significant stresses in a derailment or collision. Special attention is paid to valve protection.

4. WHAT DOES EACH PLACARD REPRESENT? There are many quick field reference resources for placard information. There are handbooks, computer software, smartphone apps, and 24 hour hazmat centers which can quickly interpret and give immediate advice on initial responses.

5. A WORD OF CAUTION:  Mistakes happen in correct placard display. Lack of placard labeling usually means an “empty” car. However, a missing placard may be the result of theft or employee job failure.

6. AN “EMPTY CAR” MAY NOT ACTUALLY BE EMPTY. The Environmental Protection Agency rules for residues left in containers are found in 40 CFR section 261.7.  For an empty 34,500-gallon tank car, residue of up to 103 remaining gallons would be considered “empty” and requires no placard. Even in the instance of an “empty” tank, caution still must be used. There are required security measures for locations that have stored Hazmat rail cars. Refer to Federal Regulations found in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules (49CFR). More source information is the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Hazardous Materials Safety Regulations (Title 49 CFR Parts 100-185).

7. WHEN ARE THESE CARS HAZMAT-FREE? Long term hazmat rail cars that are stored empty, must be cleaned completely of all residue and contain no hazards.  This must be done by a certified vendor in adherence with Federal Regulations.  Many communities fear these cars are dangerous. The railroad or corporation storing empty cars by law must disclose they were cleaned in compliance by Federal Code.

8. HAVE A LOCAL RAILROAD? Do you know what kind of materials are being transported on that railway? Do you have a plan in place for responding to a major hazmat rail incident? Clear Track Ahead is the solution.

Clear Track Ahead is a mapping technology company that teams up with Emergency Managers to ensure that they have the GPS maps needed for their 911 Centers to locate the specific location of a rail emergency. For additional information on how to incorporate railroads into your county’s EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN, contact Clear Track Ahead at (910) 790-3511 or visit our website Let us give you a custom quote on this technology that can help save lives.

{July 2017}

Actually, Size Does Matter

Yes, yes. We know what you are thinking! But when it comes to trains, size truly matters. And because their incredible size, your plans as Emergency Managers will have to reflect a train’s power and catastrophic magnitude.

Let’s compare the vast size of trains, and why their size is so important.

Data Sources: Department of Transportation, CSX

Cargo trains are mighty and efficient, but their wrecks are nothing short of a nightmare.

Do you know what material the trains passing through your community are CARRYING? Your emergency response plans need to include trains. Did you know all locomotives carry between 2,500-5,000 gallons of diesel, 400-500 hot crude case oil, and 50-100 gallons battery acid? Not to mention the contents of each car.

For example, when full, a single train car may be holding over 30,000 gallons of possibly dangerous material. Multiply that by 120 cars. Most people would assume that an “empty” car is actually empty, when in reality it may still contain up to 150 gallons of HAZMAT material. Now imagine all of that crashing together at full speed. Seems like a recipe for disaster, doesn’t it? Well, when one of these massive train systems has a derailment or collision, the contents on the train can release toxic waste, cause a chemical reaction, and pose catastrophic danger to the local region.

Trains travel through all types of locations: rural, suburb, and well-populated city areas. With Clear Track Ahead’s custom GPS maps, Emergency Responders can be prepared. Each map has the railroad details you need, with precise locations, place names, and railroad mileposts, plus their relative location to community streets. This is especially important in desolate, hard to reach areas. We recommend that each county with railroads have a Clear Track Ahead map. Spread the word to your county neighbors, too. It is important for adjoining counties to also have these maps for their plans, because a rail catastrophe is often multi-jurisdictional.

PS. Wondering what’s inside that train that passes through your community? Stay tuned for our next article. We will explain about placards - the descriptive symbols labeling the contents within train cars.

4 Questions to Answer when Building
a Railroad Emergency Plan...

{Jan. 2017}

Trains are one of the most popular and efficient means of transportation. Including railroad details in your planning is essential. Let's get started.

Build a RR Response Plan

Does our plan identify each separate railroad in the response area?

#1 - Does our plan identify each separate railroad in the response area?
#2 - Does our plan include accurate emergency contact information for each railroad?
#3 - Does our plan incorporate railroad milepost locations on response maps?
#4 - Is the plan reviewed, verified and updated for continued changes?

There are 2 potentially dangerous rail situations: (1) a catastrophe occurs in a highly populated area, putting a multitude of civilians in harm's way; (2) a catastrophe occurs in a rural area with extremely limited access points. In either case, it is in the best interest of the community that it's First Responders are prepared to pin-point the precise location of the emergency, and contain the situation, not wasting time searching for mileposts.

Railroads should not be mysterious entities in an emergency, yet local emergency response plans often don’t cover railroads to a necessary extent. The railroad poses all the threats and liabilities of a major highway system, with one exception: A rail disaster is usually monumental and frequently becomes a multijurisdictional event.

Did you know that most maps used by 911 Centers do NOT include common details used by train personnel? Critical to effective planning is having accurate maps that identify key infrastructure, hazardous locations, and difficult to access areas. Integrated rail and local dispatch decisions, based on the same mapping information, results in better directed emergency responses. This can SAVE LIVES and PROPERTY.

Unlike other transportation systems, railroads are private and not dependent on the government. However, emergency pre-planning for a large-scale rail event is critical, especially as railroads become the most profitable and efficient form of U.S. freight transportation.

YOUR SOLUTION: Clear Track Ahead is the industry leader in developing custom GPS maps for locations of interest. We will supply you with data inventory files of transportation routes.
Make your job as an Emergency Planner & Responder MORE EFFECTIVE with accurate map data that you can RELY on. "Print Maps" and "Digital Maps" so you can LOCATE the event quicker. SIMPLE to use, but if you have a question, we are a RESOURCE for you. Call Clear Track Ahead today - 910.790.3511

Uncovering 5 Myths About
the Maps your 911 Centers Use

{Dec. 2016}

911 Emergency Responders daily use maps to pinpoint accident locations.
As an Emergency Planner, you know that getting to the scene of an accident in rapid timing is important. A delayed response can often lead to progressed injury or death to victims, increased property damage, and potential environmental hazard.

But did you know that the current maps you use may be PART OF THE PROBLEM?

Let’s look at 5 MYTHS & Misunderstandings about the maps you use each day.

MYTH #1 - Railroads use the same community street maps as 911 Centers.

TRUTH - Railroads use a linear styled map called a “track chart”. It looks completely different than the street maps or topographic land maps you are probably used to. And unless you are an expert at interpreting railroad track charts, it will be like trying to decipher a foreign language.

MYTH #2 - Track charts use streets and county jurisdictions to determine their location.
TRUTH - Railroads rely completely on “mileposts” which has nothing to do with counties or streets. So in the event that a major catastrophe occurs on a railroad (especially in a hard to reach rural area), railroad officials will tell you their location based ONLY on the nearest milepost, not the closest street.

MYTH #3 - Emergency Responders have maps that include railroad milepost locations.
TRUTH - Unfortunately, this is usually not the case. Despite how detailed most maps used by Emergency Responders are, there is an alarming information gap. Mileposts, railroad place-names, utility lines, obscure grade crossings, and many more important details are left off the maps 911 Centers use. And when an accident’s location is difficult to find, several dreadful things can occur at the scene during the time wasted. A delayed response can often lead to progressed injury or death to victims, increased property damage, and potential environmental hazard.

(BELOW: Images of the Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia on May 12, 2015 which killed 8 people and injured many more.)

MYTH #4 - Railroads are infrequently used, so have little importance on Emergency Planning.
TRUTH - Increased fuel costs and initiatives to be more environmentally friendly have translated into more trains, increased speeds, and additional freight and passenger traffic. Industry experts predict that volume will double by 2035. The railroad poses all the threats and liabilities of a major highway system, with one exception: a rail disaster is usually monumental and frequently becomes a multijurisdictional event.

MYTH #5 - Integrating railroad track charts with 911 Center maps is both difficult and expensive.
TRUTH - Having a custom designed GPS map for your jurisdiction is actually SIMPLE and very AFFORDABLE! Clear Track Ahead, the industry leader in GPS mapping, will engineer both a digital and a printed map of your 911 jurisdiction, which works in conjunction with your existing ESRI software. Your new map includes a longitude/latitude address for each of these essential locations:
* Railroad right-of-ways for emergency planning
* 9-1-1 Jurisdiction by milepost location
* Railroad mileposts and unique "place names"
* Local roadways and grade crossings
* Recreational trails
* Bridges, tunnels, utility lines, structures
* Routes for movement of people and goods
* Inventory of infrastructure by type and location
You will be provided with both an electronic map and a hard copy printed version. A printed map is a helpful resource in the event of a power outage or for an Emergency Responder to use in the field. Using this information, emergency responders can locate and plan the best roadway access to the railroad's property.

The SOLUTION to your 911 Center’s Needs:
An interoperable map from Clear Track Ahead is important because:
* Enhance emergency planning
* Improve response time
* Save lives and property
* Mitigate civil lawsuit damage
* Create safer work environments
* Build community confidence
* Meet the public's expectations of "Homeland Security”

Call us at 910.790.3511
to learn more!

Save LIVES, Save MONEY, Save TIME!

4 Simple Questions that every
Emergency Planner Should Ask...

{Sept. 2016}

These four questions point out the NEED to responsibly plan for railroad emergency events. Have you ever asked...

4 Simple Questions...

Is there a railroad in our emergency response jurisdiction?

#1 - Is there a railroad in our emergency response jurisdiction?

#2 - Does that railroad carry hazmat materials or passengers?

#3 - Does our CAD mapping have accurate railroad addresses on it?

#4 - What “911” number would we use to communicate in an emergency with our local railroad?

The public expects your professional response to be planned.  A key component and good place to begin a rail response plan is knowing who your railroads are and where they go.

Understanding how railroads are organized and operate is also critical to an emergency manager’s portfolio of plans in order to interpret and act quickly on a railroad report to 911. This information is rarely integrated on any 911 maps.
Putting rail lines and addresses on 911 dispatching maps is critical. Railroad maps and addresses are not like conventional 911 address maps.  Railroads address their systems based on a milepost system.
CTA (Clear Track Ahead) integrates your current 911 mapping with railroad milepost mapping by giving you a pull down electronic map file that overlays the mapping used every day by your dispatchers.
Considering cost?  “Our County or community could never afford the 911 rail mapping option." In reality, it is quite affordable. CTA’s average cost for railroad mapping is $125/mile of main rail line track.  Do your own estimate.  A county or other emergency jurisdiction with 75 miles of track would cost less than $10,000 dollars.
Contact CTA for an estimate in your jurisdiction.  Don’t know the rail mileage?  CTA will estimate it for you at no cost. The estimate is quick, accurate and simple. CTA will help you get started.
Call (910) 790-3511 or e-mail us for cost-free estimate and basic rail emergency response planning ideas.

In a crisis, can your Emergency Responders quickly locate a Railroad incident?
Clear Track Ahead mapping is the Solution.

How to get in touch with us:

(P)  910.790.3511

(F)  910.798.0281

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What “911” number do we use to communicate in an emergency with our local railroad?


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  • Week-by-week plan for participants with learning milestones, planned activities all packaged in a tabbed binder for easy tracking of expectations
  • A Playbook for leaders tying them to the 12-week program to ensure connection support for new hires
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A Leadership Program for Established and Emerging Leaders Case Study

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CIO’s succession strategy created a desire to prepare 150 mid-level people leaders to embrace and embody skills for next-level leadership.

Specific goals included team performance improvement, leadership skills training for IHG's established and emerging leaders, and building more trust and collaboration to improve effectiveness, accountability, and overall business performance.

Our Solution:

5-month Leadership Development Program with an eye on VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguity) readiness, including:

  • Instructor-led training with cohort pods for sustaining the learning between workshops
  • 360 Feedback for self-awareness and development
  • Birkman assessment
  • Team Leadership - Lencioni’s 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
  • Coaching Skills
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  • Navigating a matrix environment
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  • Consistency in leadership frameworks and common language

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A High Potential Leadership Development Program Case Study

The Challenge:

Considering the rapidly evolving context confirmed by the Information Security division at Turner, the CISO desired to develop a deep bench of talented leaders focused on delivering complex initiatives collaboratively across the company.

Turner needed their emerging leaders within the Global Technology & Operations Information Security Office (ISO) to move from a purely technical skills and tactical mindset to one of enhanced communication and people skills.

Our Solution

A seamless 9-month Leadership Development Program that paired custom workshops, designed and delivered by Clearwater, with Turner branded L&D content delivered by Turner. We married 4 half-day Clearwater practicums to 3 half-day Turner workshops for a robust program anchored in self-awareness and developing the art of influence and problem-solving skills.

Components of the program included:

  • DiSC behavior assessment tool for effective communication
  • 360 Feedback for self-awareness and development
  • 1:1 Executive Coaching
  • 7 Instructor led practicums and workshops
  • Custom designed content
  • Self-led cohorts for problem solving practice and sustained learning
  • Management support between sessions

The Outcomes:

  • Individual Development Plan

  • Enhanced problem solving capability

  • Greater self-awareness and management of blind spots

  • Higher level of confidence managing up

  • Appreciation for others on team; intentional commitment to valuing diversity

  • Greater understanding of the impact of unconscious bias

"Clearwater helped me develop the types of skills I needed to evolve from managing people to leading them. When it was time to craft a leadership development program for my team, I chose Clearwater. They worked with our corporate development team and my senior leaders to develop a seamless program that leverages in-house training supplemented with Clearwater’s innovative custom training – all helping to build our next generation of leaders. You know the training is working when you see your team use the skills, language and techniques taught by Clearwater to achieve success - right before your very eyes.”

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A Team/Team Leader Performance Enhancer Case Study

The Challenge:

After Silverpop was acquired by IBM, the Senior Director of Marketing Operations and her team were charged with an audacious goal of accelerated growth while navigating a larger more complex company.

The team was challenged to deliver timely solutions and align business imperatives to this new, cutting-edge marketing operations platform and services across all of the IBM organization.

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A year-long coaching program for the Senior Director and her team of twelve. Content was designed to uncover team-related growth opportunities for the leader while enhancing team dynamics and strengthening communication across all members of the team.

Elements of four workshops:

  • 1:1 Coaching of leader
  • 4 half-day team offsite workshops delivered quarterly
  • Team Leadership - Lencioni’s 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
  • DiSC assessments for self and other awareness
  • Engaging exercises for real time application of frame works

The Outcomes:

  • Greater team commitment and productivity

  • Comfort with peer to peer accountability; less triangulation

  • Minimization of silo work and newfound commitment to shared team goals

  • Renewed appreciation between team members; increased trust

  • Leader and team conscious of the value of adapting communication style for enhanced engagement

  • Faster ramp-up time for team

  • Leader promoted to next level

"As a team, I thought we trusted each other before, but having experienced the Clearwater process for creating cohesive teams, I realized we were just scratching the surface — we are now more aware of what real trust can look like. And with this framework, this work is sustainable!”

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Not on his DVR! Even though Simon Cowell became a household name after working as a judge on American Idol, he is now admitting that he hasn’t watched the show in quite some time.

The 59-year-old was recently asked about the rumors that longtime host Ryan Seacrest may be leaving the singing competition. “I have no idea. I haven’t seen the show in so many years, I honestly couldn’t tell you,” the TV personality told Us Weekly and others at the America’s Got Talent live show red carpet on Tuesday, August 13. “I know more about The Little Mermaid,” he added, referring to the fact that the live-animated version of the film has been trending.

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It is a surprise to hear that Simon isn’t about the ABC reality program anymore, especially since he was at the judges table for nine years. The talent manager worked alongside fellow judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson for most of his stint. These days, Simon is busy pouring all of his energy into American’s Got Talent, where he critiques more than just singers. Gabrielle Union, Howie Mandel and Julianne Hough are his coworkers now.

While there doesn’t seem to be a sign that Simon is calling it quits when it comes to his current show, he does have someone in mind to replace him when he eventually rides into the sun: his own son, Eric, 5 — and the little one is quite eager to get his career going.

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During an appearance on Extra, Simon said that his son asked him, “Daddy, when I’m older, can I work on ‘AGT’?” To which the father-of-one replied, “No, you will be running ‘AGT’ by the age of 18.'” This isn’t the first time that Simon has mentioned his child taking over the business.

“I’m getting him ready to do my job,” Simon previously said. Well all we know at the moment is that Simon and his boy aren’t exactly getting comfortable to watch American Idol anytime soon.


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What a Journey! See Iconic Comedian Whoopi Goldberg Through the Years

Everyone knows the name Whoopi Goldberg, and that’s because she has been quite successful in her incredible career — one that kicked off with her first screen appearance in 1982’s Citizen: I’m Not Losing My Mind, I’m Giving It Away, and has led her to her most current gig on The View panel.

The comedian was born in New York City on November 13, 1955, to Robert James Johnson Jr. and Emma Johnson. She was born Caryn Elaine Johnson, and chose her stage name as “Whoopi,” due to a whoopee cushion. “When you’re performing on stage, you never really have time to go into the bathroom and close the door,” the actress once told The New York Times. “So if you get a little gassy, you’ve got to let it go. So people used to say to me, ‘You’re like a whoopee cushion.’ And that’s where the name came from.”

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Whoopi would go on to make waves fairly quickly, especially when she landed a role in Steven Spielberg‘s The Color Purple — a performance that reeled in her first Oscar nomination. It was an award she would eventually win with 1991’s Ghost. Whoopi would also be known for her roles in Sister Act and her voice work in The Lion King. Aside from her career and her accolades, the legendary star also focused on having a family.

Whoopi would go on to tie the knot three times, with her first coming to Alvin Martin in 1973. The pair would have one daughter, Alex, that same year, before splitting in 1979. These days, the A-lister isn’t married, and she won’t be doing it anytime soon. “One day I thought, I don’t have to do this. I don’t have to conform. I tried marriage, and it wasn’t for me. You can’t be in a marriage because everybody’s expecting you to,” she explained.

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Speculation: Apple to Operate Own Wireless Service?

Source:  Boy Genius Report.

We know that Apple had contemplated creating its own wireless network through a bunch of WiFi hotspots that obviously did not happen.  Perhaps some day, we might see that happen with White Spaces.  Until then, the best opportunity for Apple to become a wireless provider is as a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO.

Billed as an "industry expert",  Whitey Bluestein said Apple has the resource to make this happen.  However, he doesn't say how Apple will go about making this happen, if it's even on Tim Cook's plate at the moment.  He doesn't suggest that Apple will operate as a MVNO either.

As much as I like the speculation, I'm going to call this one now:  not going to happen.  If there is actually rumblings about this, it's more likely Apple-generated to get the carriers to fall back in line regarding any shift in subsidies.  And it would make sense for carriers to give into Apple's subsidy demands and kowtow to Cupertino out west than to have Apple become a potentially scary competitor overnight.

If anyone does make this happen, I would guess it's Google. Regardless of if it's Apple or Google starting their own network, it will likely start off as MVNO and gradually supplemented with White Spaces networks in densely populated cities.

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Deadly riots follow Bangladesh death sentence

Jamaat-e-Islami activists set fires in the street during a clash with police in Rajshahi, north-west from Dhaka on Thursday.

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  • Riots claim dozens of lives after an Islamist leader's death sentence
  • Delwar Hossain Sayedee was convicted of war crimes dating back to 1971
  • His political party says the allegations are part of a smear campaign
At least 37 people died in rioting across Bangladesh after the leader of the country's largest Islamist party was sentenced to death on decades-old allegations of war crimes.
Supporters of the Jamaat-e-Islami movement battled with police in several cities after 73-year-old Delwar Hossain Sayedee was sentenced to hang by a war crimes tribunal. The two-time member of parliament was convicted of eight of 20 counts involving killings and rapes during Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971.
During that war, between 1 million and 3 million people were killed, and hundreds of thousands of women were raped. In 2010, Bangladesh set up a court called the International Crimes Tribunal to finally bring to justice those it accused in the massacre.
Sayedee is the third of seven Jamaat party leaders to be charged with war crimes and the second to be sentenced to death.
Tens of thousands of people, including many of those who fought for the country more than 40 years ago, celebrated the judgment against Sayedee. But furious Jamaat supporters rioted in Dhaka and other cities after the decision, leaving at least four police officers among the dead, police and other officials said.
Police around the country fired gunshots and tear gas shells to disperse the mobs, who also exploded a series of homemade bombs.
Most of the people were killed in the districts of Rangpur, Gaibandha, Satkhira, Thakurgaon and Chittagong. At least two of the police officers were beaten to death in the streets, while a bomb killed a pedestrian in Dhaka, authorities said.
Monirul Islam, a Dhaka police spokesman, said two grenades were found near Shahbag Square, where thousands of people were celebrating the court verdict. The grenades, which were later defused, were found abandoned on the pavement near the five-star hotel Ruposhi Bangla, he said.
Home Affairs Minister Shamsul Haque told reporters that the government has stepped up security nationwide. Paramilitary troopers have been called in to patrol the troublesome cities, and the government has imposed ban on rallies and gatherings in some districts.
Since early February, widespread rallies have sprung in Dhaka's Shahbag intersection, with protesters calling for justice against war criminals and rejecting fundamentalism in politics.
But Jamaat has called the Shahbag participants "anti-Islamic atheists."
Increasingly, the Islamists are letting their presence known with larger and larger rallies and strikes first in cities outside Dhaka and then in the capital city. Violence has been reported with police firing shots and tear-gas to disperse mobs.
Jamaat-e-Islami called a nationwide general strike Thursday to protest the trial, which it called "politically motivated.
Physically separated by India, Bangladesh had been the eastern part of Pakistan until it gained independence in 1971 in a war. Jamaat-e-Islami opposed East Pakistan's struggle for independence and has decried what it calls a smear campaign against it.


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  • Co-Opticast Episode 33 - The 2009 GOTY Episode

    This week, our heroic podcast crew tackles the most controversial topic on any gaming site: The Game of the Year Awards! Luckily for us, we escape with only a few scratches, as the Community picks are announced as well. Even our old pal 50 Cent manages to come away with one of our coveted awards! With a load of new game announcements from the VGAs and a long digression of Assassin's Creed 2, you can expect a meaty podcast of epic proportions. *NOTE* The Game of the Year content is a podcast exclusive until the evening of 12/16/2009

  • Co-Opticast Episode 32: Billy Saves Christmas

    It's another exciting episode of the Co-Opticast! We're rapidly approaching 2010 as Nick and Mike take a quick breath to look at 2009 spouting all the wonderful titles they've been playing. News is of course on the agenda, with a few items that may pique your interest. Finally they discuss the eternal question in co-op - Do more players make a better experience? Find out all this and more as Mike and Nick save Christmas during Episode 32 of the Co-Opticast.

  • Co-Opticast Episode 31: A Good Problem To Have

    Our list of games played reads like the top 10 games of the year. Mike and Nick are dominated by titles like Modern Warfare 2, Halo 3: ODST, Dragon Age Origins, and more. Really, it's quite amazing we had time to do a podcast about games. But we did, and we bring you plenty of co-op news, commentary and a review of Modern Warfare 2.

  • Co-Opticast Episode 30 - This Time We Talk About Borderlands

    The big 30 for the Co-Opticast, and what do we have? A jam packed 50 minute episode with dozens of co-op news stories, a Borderlands review, and lots of other goodies that'll tickle that special spot. In fact, by my count we cover over 25 different games in this episode. Sit down, buckle up, and get ready to be Co-Opticasted. *Special Music interludes excerpts from DJ Hero

  • Co-Opticast Episode 29 - OMG GUYS BORDERLANDS IS OUT!!!!!!1

    In this week's installment of The Co-Opticast, we run a fine-tooth comb over the latest and greatest co-op news, and pass the savings on to you. Listen as Mike and Nick discuss what games we prefer to play online or splitscreen, tell Infinity Ward to put up or shut up when it comes to smack-talking Treyarch's co-op modes and a surprising number of playable characters in a game we previously hadn't covered are revealed, all in a nice, tight 29-minute package.

  • Co-Opticast Episode 28: The Indications Indicated

    Nick and Mike are back for another solid episode of the Co-Opticast. There's plenty of controversial news on the table to chat about, including digital distribution and Activision's corporate policies. We look at a packed fall release schedule, talk about aggressive gaming, and the lack thereof in co-op. All this and more can be yours if the price is right. Don't worry, it's still free to download.

  • Episode 27: All I Wanna Be Is ODST

    In this episode, the post-PAX malaise has lifted and we resume your regularly-scheduled podcast. Mike and Nick explore this week's news, call out net-based game streaming services, spout random game knowledge and yes, Nick got to play ODST. With proper restraint, his 5-minute review lasted a mere nine minutes! All this and more await you when you click the fabled "Listen Now" link!

  • The Co-Opticast PAX 2009 Special

    This my friends, is a jam packed episode full of so many game impressions I can't list them all here. Every co-op game we got our grubby little hands on during PAX 2009 is discussed! Not only that but Jim, Jason, Nick and Kat discuss some of the finer points of the show and there's even a special guest appearance by a certain Left 4 Dead character. Freaky!

  • Co-Opticast Episode 26: Under The Sea

    It's been hot in these late summer days at the Co-Optimus HQ, so join us as we take a dip in the local turtle aquarium and discuss the past 14 days' worth of co-op news. We discuss this fall's upcoming releases, Nick lets us know just what's up with the co-op in Madden NFL '10 and a special 'guest' tells you what you need to do once you've listened.

  • Co-Opticast Episode 25: OMG He's In My Room!

    It's a big episode - Episode 25. I believe this graduates us from amateur to "guys who sorta know what they are doing." The latest episode has Nick and Mike discussing the biggest co-op news like a brand new Left 4 Dead Campaign and 50 Cent in Modern Warfare 2. The brand new TMNT: Turtles in Time is also discussed and all of it is wrapped up nicely in a classic PC vs. Console debate. What more could you ask for in 25 episodes?

  • Co-Opticast Episode 24: When Does a Game Need Co-Op?

    It's a very special episode this week! Nick took a weekend trip and made the mistake of leaving Mike to his own devices, so Jim, Jason and Marc join him to discuss not only this week's news, but when we feel a game requires co-op!

  • Co-Opticast Episode 23: Something about a Laptop

    The title may be deceiving, but we do talk a bit about some laptop, or pc, or something. It slips my mind to tell you the truth. Mike and Nick hit up the latest co-op news, including the announcement of a new cooperative MechWarrior title! Trine is reviewed, and we talk about games to play with your wife or non gaming significant other!

  • Co-Opticast Episode 22: Buy Trine

    Co-Opticast Episode 22: Buy Trine Believe it or not, this episode title is not a paid advertisement. Neither is the podcast. But for as much as we talk about the Trine demo and our enjoyment of it - well you might think Frozen Byte is kicking us a little something. Mike and Nick dash at the latest co-op news, give impressions of Halo 3: ODST and a short review of Gunstar Heroes for the Xbox Live Arcade. Finally there's a bit of demo discussion, and how a proper demo can be used to sell a say...Trine.

  • Co-Opticast Episode 21: We Ain't 'Fraid of No Co-Op

    The Co-Opticast can legally drink this week, and the lack of campaign co-op in Ghostbusters might just drive us to doing so! Speaking of that, Mike rants at great length about misplaced resources and Nick chimes in with his hands-on impressions of Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Mix in a liberal amount of co-op news and you've got our latest episode.

  • Co-Opticast E3 2009 Special

    What? Wo wo wo wo wo! Two podcasts in a week? That's right folks - Mike, Kat, and Nick return to give their impressions on the biggest week of gaming new this year. The Co-Opticrew breaks down the big three press conferences and gives you the co-op gaming highlights from each. They also touch on some of the bigger co-op gaming announcements from 3rd parties. They did all of that out of the kindness of their hearts. Awwww.


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