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First Ride: Canyon Grail AL 7.0
An adventure bike packing a lot of punch into an affordable package, the Grail AL takes its carbon cousin and makes it more accessible.
- Size: XXS
- Price: $1,799
After Canyon announced its release last fall, the Grail AL is finally available to buy and ride. I hopped on a plane to test this adventure bike out at one of the premiere gravel races in the country, the Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride in southern California.
The aluminum version of the Grail offers the same geometry and capabilities as the carbon CF version, but with traditional drop bars (as opposed to the double-bar Grail Cockpit) and budget-friendly, but still very capable build kit options. The 7.0 build that I tested featured a 2x Shimano 105 drivetrain with a 50/34 compact crank and an 11-34T cassette for a 1:1 ratio as your bailout gear.
The XXS and XS sizes are spec'd with 27.5-inch DT Swiss C 1850 wheels to keep the geometry consistent with the larger sized bikes. While I can't compare how it rode relative to the 700c-spec'd Grail AL, I can compare it to similarly sized gravel bikes that are designed around a 700c wheel. What I noticed was how compact and flickable it was through singletrack. Getting the bike through tight corners and picking my way around roots and rocks was a breeze and made the bike a lot of fun on the dirt road and trail sectors of the BWR. While this by no means felt like a bad thing, it did send me to the geo charts to look and compare what made the Grail AL feel so brappy.
Canyon emphasizes the Grail's long wheelbase for both stability and tire clearance, and the larger sizes certainly have slightly longer than average wheelbases. But when I compared the 27.5-inch wheeled Grails to other similarly sized 700c gravel bikes, the Grails had the shortest chainstays and wheelbases. And while there are a limited number of other 27.5/650b gravel bikes to compare it to, it is noticeably shorter than Salsa's 650b Journeyman.
This isn't necessarily a criticism though; there's ample tire clearance and I really enjoyed the tight turning radius and nimble handling on the Belgian Waffle Ride. It's a fun, playful bike. But Canyon has also partnered with Topeak to offer a fully kitted out adventure option with the Grail AL – letting consumers purchase the bike and all the bags for their next overnight trip or big adventure in one fell swoop—and I'm curious how these smaller sizes with their tight geometries will handle if loaded down.
Wheelbase and chainstays aside, the geometry seems consistent with the purpose of the bike. The headtube is on the taller end, which was appreciated on the home stretch of a long day in the saddle. The overall feel was well-balanced.
While not the lightest weight wheels, the DT Swiss C 1850's 22mm internal width and tubeless compatibility make them a solid choice for durability and compatibility with a variety of tire options. The 38mm Schwalbe G-One Bites are a fantastic all-purpose tire—they rolled surprising well on the miles of pavement featured in the BWR and were ideal for the sand and hardpack I encountered off the pavement.
The 2x Shimano 105 drivetrain performed well, especially when I needed that 1:1 ratio on some of the uglier climbs of the day. 105 shifters have a slightly longer throw than Shimano's higher priced mechanical units, but the kit is otherwise reliable and well-performing. The 105 hydraulic brakes performed as well as any other set of road hydraulics I've ridden.
Versatile and fun to ride, the Canyon Grail AL punches above its $1,800 weight. It may not be a superbike aimed at the business end of gravel races, but it gets the job done for those of us in the midpack and party end of the race, and lets you enjoy a variety of terrain options whether you're racing or not.


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NANNING — China is willing to expand cooperation in tourism with ASEAN, as this year marks the China-ASEAN Year of Tourism, Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli said on Sept 12.
Zhang made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the 14th China-ASEAN Expo, themed "Co-Building the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, Promoting Regional Economic Integration through Tourism."
As China and ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) both have abundant tourism resources with their own characteristics, increasing trips made between the two sides have played an important role in enhancing exchanges and understanding between their peoples, according to Zhang.
China is ASEAN's largest source of foreign tourists. In 2016, more than 38 million trips were made between the two sides and more than 2,700 flights flew every week.
Zhang said the pair would increase the number of students studying in each other's countries.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of ASEAN. Next year marks the 15th anniversary of the China-ASEAN strategic partnership.

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Q: Are you closed because of COVID-19?
A: Effective August 6, 2020: The Winery at Bull Run will be open Saturday–Wednesday 11AM–7PM, Thursday 11AM–8PM, & Friday 11AM–9PM. All indoor areas will remain closed and tables will be available by reservation only. Hillwood Park does not require a reservation. We do ask that our guests wear masks when not at their table for the safety of our staff and guests.
We are also continuing to offer curbside pickup service and shipping so that you can enjoy your favorite Bull Run wines at home! For curbside pickup, please place order online selecting "pickup" at check-out. Wines can be picked up during our hours of operation Sun-Sat, 11AM-7PM. Use code "itswinetime" at checkout to receive FREE SHIPPING on all new online orders of three bottles or more! (This special only applies to new orders and use of promo code)
Q: Do you have food for sale at the winery?
A: Yes, we offer several delicious food options such as fresh baked baguettes, gourmet cheeses and spreads, salami, prosciutto, chocolates, and other refreshments for sale for guests to enjoy with our wines. Water, apple juice, and a variety of sodas are also available for purchase.
Additionally, you may pre-order gourmet picnic boxes and platters from Amphora Catering to pick up at The Winery at Bull Run on the day of your choice.
CLICK HERE to preview the full menu of picnic boxes available and place your order Monday–Friday, 8 am–6 pm by calling 703-938-3800 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. Please place your order at least 24 hours in advance.
Q: Can I use The Winery at Bull Run property and facilities as I would a public park?
A: While we like to think our views rival those of any public park, we are a privately-owned farm winery and ask that if you choose to enjoy our property, and the facilities and staff that come along with it, you support us with the purchase of our Virginia grown wine.
Q: Can I bring a picnic or a grill?
A: While we do not allow outside beverages or coolers on site, you may bring your own food to the winery to enjoy on our expansive lawn and outdoor picnic areas where we have over 100 picnic tables. You may transport your food in picnic baskets, lunch boxes, and shoulder bags with ice packs. Any and all food must fit at the table you are sitting at as we do not allow "food only" tables or tables to be used as buffet stations. Unless purchased from the winery, food trucks, or an approved caterer, outside food is not allowed in the Tasting Room, Barrel Room, or on the covered patio.
To maintain our compliance with the laws which govern our ABC farm winery license, we do not allow outside beverages of any kind. You may leave your beverages in your vehicle. All bags brought onto the property are subject to search. Wine, bottled water, apple juice, and a variety of sodas are available for purchase at sales locations.
Grills: Due to the historical, yet highly flammable materials and the local restrictions for food licensing, grills are not permitted at the winery.
Q: How much are wine tastings at The Winery at Bull Run?
A: Update 6/25/20: We are currently offering self-guided wine tastings for $15. Tastings include 6 Bull Run wines and tasting notes. We are not offering group tastings at this time.
Walk-ins are welcome for wine tastings 7 days a week. No reservation is required for singles and groups of up to 7 people. For just $15, you will taste our current flight of Bull Run wines and receive a souvenir wine glass to keep.
Groups: For Group Tastings, a reservation is required. This option is for groups of 8 to 20 people who wish to do a wine tasting together with a dedicated wine steward. The cost for this option is $20 per person and each guest will taste our current flight of Bull Run wines and receive a souvenir wine glass to take home. Schedule your group tasting by click here.
*The Winery at Bull Run is open all wee from 11 AM to 7PM! Individual tastings usually last 30 minutes and group tastings around 55 minutes—please plan accordingly, so you have adequate time to enjoy your tasting!
Historical Tour & Tasting: For a more in-depth experience, we offer our Historical Tour & Tasting option. This is a group tasting combined with a guided historical tour of the property for $36.50 per guest. The full tasting and walking tour normally takes about one hour. The souvenir glass and tasting of our current wine flight is included in this pricing. Walk our historic plantation while tasting Virginia wines and learn about the rich Civil War history behind these breathtaking, hallowed grounds. Please note this is an outdoor tour and dress accordingly. You may book your tour by clicking here.
Q: Are children allowed at the winery?
A: Children are welcome, but must be supervised by an adult at all times. The Winery has designated two outside areas for the comfort of all our guests. The front yard (1 acre) and patio are 21 years of age and over only. The back yard (2 acres) and adjacent patio are designated for adults and children. Children are welcome in the Tasting Room and within the winery.
Q: Can I bring my dog to the winery?
A: We love dogs, but they are not allowed at The Winery at Bull Run for the general comfort of everyone (including our neighbor's horses). Service animals are exempt.
Q: Are large groups allowed at the winery?
A: To ensure a pleasant winery experience for all, we ask that groups of 13 or more notify us in advance of your intended visit. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis; however group tastings must be scheduled in advance.
Groups of up to 12 individuals are welcome to find open seating and purchase bottles or glasses to enjoy. For groups of 13 or more, there is a minimum purchase requirement and upon your group's arrival, a manager will ask for a credit card and a tab will be opened for you.
Groups of 36 individuals or more are required to purchase private event rental space.
A: You may purchase glasses of wine, bottles for on-site consumption, and food up to 30 minutes before closing time (view our hours). Bottles-to-go may be purchased up until closing time.
Q: Can you reserve a table on the lawn or on the patio for me?
A: Yes, you may reserve a picnic table on the lawn here: Picnic Table Reservation. Please note we do not allow "food only" tables or tables to be used as buffet stations on the lawn or patio.
Q: Do you offer any discounts at the winery?
A: Yes, the case discount (12 bottles) is 10%—there are 12 wines in a case and you can mix and match. Police, firefighters, and military personnel with a valid ID receive a 10% discount on glass, bottle, and food purchases. We also offer special discounts for our Wine Club members!
A: To preserve the historic look of the property (and avoid the tents blowing away and injuring someone when it gets windy), pop-up tents are not allowed.
A: Yes, there is a marked, designated smoking area off of the main building. Cigars are available for purchase at The Main Tasting Bar.
Q: Can I have photos taken at the winery?
A: Yes, please see our Photography Policy for details.
Q: Is The Winery at Bull Run wheelchair accessible?
A: The Winery at Bull Run has ramps that allow wheelchair access and accessible bathrooms, but as an old historic farm winery building, we are not fully ADA compliant in regards to hand rails or grade of the ramp leading to the winery building.
Q: Can I get a refund on a ticket I purchased to a public event?
A: Public event ticket sales (Sipping and Painting, Friday Night Flights, etc.) are non-refundable. If you would like to give your ticket to a friend, please email us at email@example.com to change the name on the ticket for check-in.
Q: I am planning a visit to the winery from out of town. Do you have any hotels you recommend?
A: Yes, we have relationships with three hotels nearby: Embassy Suites Dulles Airport, Courtyard Dulles Town Center, and Westfields Marriott.
Q: Can I bring a speaker for listening to music?
A: No, any type of amplified music is prohibited.
Q: Can the winery accommodate buses and limos?
A: We can accommodate groups arriving by bus or limo without a reservation prior to 3 PM Friday through Sunday. Please read our policies on large groups above. Buses and limos are required to use the drop off lane in front of the winery and on weekdays should park in the designated bus parking area at the far end of the parking lot. On weekends, a parking attendant or security team member will instruct the bus or limo driver as to where to park.
Q: Where do you get your grapes?
We currently source our grapes from our Estate Vineyard, Rock Mill, located in the foot hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Little Washington, VA at the edge of the Shenandoah National Park. The Site is approximately 700ft above sea level (relative to the Winery which is 300ft above sea level). We have 39,000 vines planted on 34 acres (of 115 acres), with nine different varietals planted. As well as our vineyard in Little Washington, we also source from premium Virginia Vineyards throughout the State.
Keep up to date on the latest wine releases, events, and promotions.


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As part of our coverage leading up to the 2015 NFL Draft we will provide profiles of 200 prospects, including what the scouts around the league are saying and video interviews with each player.
Cameron Erving (C), Florida State
6'5" | 313 lbs.
1st round, No. 19 overall (Cleveland Browns)
What scouts are saying:
"Versatile athlete with blend of size, athleticism, length, light feet and flexibility. Toughness, aggressive and works to finish opponents with strong hands and impressive natural power in his lower half. Easily reaches and dominates at the second level. Pulls smoothly, showing impressive initial quickness and acceleration for a man his size. Equally effective sealing off defensive tackles at center or mirroring pass rushers as a left tackle. Smooth athleticism in his kick-step to handle speed off the edge. Strong hands to latch on and control the opponent. Plays with proper knee-bend to win leverage battle." - Rob Rang & Derek Stephens, CBSSports.com
"Keeps busy and works to secure blocks in run game. Good foot quickness into pass set. Consistently in ready position with good hand readiness in pass sets. Uses good hand placement and has natural timing with hands. Converted defensive tackle who will continue to improve in the NFL with more experience at center. Displays good snap-to-step quickness. Uses quickness to attack defender and begin his grind much earlier than when he played tackle. Competes and is a willing learner. Can get to second level and make cut-off blocks. Has athleticism to pull and offers versatility along the line." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
"Could be a more consistent technician. Gets by on tremendous athletic ability. Footwork can be sloppy in pass protection and he bends the waist to catch the rush instead of absorbing with his lower half. When engaged tries to win with his upper body rather than his lateral swiftness. Aggression can work against him. Fails to adjust when blocking on the move when not focused. Most weaknesses are correctable with NFL coaching." - Rob Rang & Derek Stephens, CBSSports.com
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The Illinois women's track and field team wrapped up its regular season Saturday in West Lafayette, Indiana, at the Rankin/Poehlein Invitational, hosted by Purdue. The Illini picked up seven event titles and 23 top-10 finishes. Last week, distance coach Scott Jones predicted that the team would se...


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I went out to dinner with my eldest Jodie on Saturday, I wanted to try Conchitas as never been there before. We had to book as it is a very small restaurant I would say only about 50 covers. The service was lovely, they are so friendly and because the table wasn't ready we had some complimentary olives that I must say were delicious and better than my favourite ones! The wait was just right for our dinner and the presentation was super with all the little dishes.
Jodie had the chicken fajita, chicken cook just right so it was juicy, I had the salmon as it is my favourite, the flavours were gorgeous and a generous amount with two pieces.
As we finished off our drinks they came and cleared the table. We then sat there as we were going to have a cocktail and dessert to finish off the meal but then the good service appeared to end as no one came to our table at all!
I eventually had to get the notice of a waitress as she was clearing another table, I asked for the bill and that came immediately but no chat from her as to the meal or anything. So even though the food was great it really was a let down at the end. We also had spoken about the dessert to the man who seated us and took our order so that made it even worse really.
I know that they have just started a delivery service so maybe they were stretched a bit too far but I do think that paying customers should come first.
We did move to another location for a couple of pink gins and lemonade before we went home. It was really nice to catch up as Jodie seems to get very busy with school at this time of year.
What a month November was, I am pleased it is December but I am not out of the woods yet. Many of you have asked how I did in the NaNoWriMo, well after a good start I abandoned it as had a bit of a shock in learning that my Dad had died, so from the 11th I have been in a bit of a daze, with half the time not even registering that it is true. The funeral is tomorrow so I am hoping to get some closure and will throw myself into the spirit of Christmas if I can.
The writing group I started is going from strength to strength with more people coming to each meeting, our next one will be the 3rd January 2019. I am really looking forward to the talks each month as I have lined up a good selection of people right up until July so far.
Even though I do suffer with my mental health it was not a factor when I started the group even though it does get me out twice a month but I was pleased to hear that it was helping others too. I don't think I had thought about how writers find relief in getting things down on paper to help them cope, even though I do that myself at times.
I am always amazed when something a bit strange turns out so good and that was what I found with the melts. I put the burner upside down in the little freezer in the fridge and just like magic you pick it up and the melt falls out ready for the bin. Genius idea.
Are you ready for Christmas and have you put your decorations up? I am not bothering as I will be round the children's houses all over christmas so it seems pointless just putting them up in here just for me.
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How to Make a Beaded Spider [Sarah Millsop]
You can make your beaded spider in any size and color you like. Attach to brooch backs or use as embellishments for your home decor… they are fun and simple to create, and a great use of leftover beads! If you want to wear your spider, you may wish to use a thicker wire for the legs so they stay in position and are not as delicate to touch! – Sarah Millsop
- 15cm of 1mm wire
- 1 Bead for the spider's body
- 1 Bead for the head
- 4 x 20cm of 0.5mm wire
- Size 11 seed beads
- Round-nose pliers
- Wire cutters
Step 1:
Thread the 'body bead' onto the thick wire. Leave enough to bend around the bead and wrap around the longer length to secure. Leave a 3mm – 4mm gap and secure the 'head bead' in the same way.
Step 2:
Line up four lengths of the thin wire and, from the middle, wrap all of them around the middle of the 'head' and 'body' beads. Three to four rotations will be enough to cover the thick wire and fill the gap, but if you feel it needs more you will have extra to use.
Step 3:
You will need to decide how long the legs need to be in proportion with the body. A good rule to work by is to double the length of the 'body bead'. Thread the small seed beads onto the legs to the required length. Missing the last bead, thread the remaining wire back up the legs through about three or four seed beads. Trim any excess.
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Mold the legs to realistic angles. Each leg should lift from the body first to raise higher than the body. At the 'knees' (sounds funny referring to a spider's knees!!) the angle should then be quite sharp downwards with a slight foot (just one bead) sitting flat on the floor. The front two legs should mold around the head and end up facing forwards. This should be replicated for the back legs, too. It might help to look at some images to obtain a realistic shape.
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It's not easy being a St. Louis Blues fan. For 47 years, fans have hoped to celebrate a Stanley Cup championship on 14th and Clark in downtown St. Louis and been denied the right to raise a glass. By the third week of the playoffs, the Blues are usually done playing and the entire city is left scratching their heads. The Blues haven't been to a Stanley Cup Final in 44 years and they haven't went past the 2nd round in over 10 years. This is the wrong kind of consistency for a sports team.
This tough reality creates ridiculous claims like "The Blues are the Cubs of Hockey". Wrong, because the Cubs have a championship yet have been very bad over the past…let's say…100 years. Anyway, what happened to the Blues isn't uncommon. They ran into the best and couldn't topple the best. The Chicago Blackhawks, the defending Cup champions, took the local hockey team to the wall and back. The Blues knocked down the Hawks 2 games to none and Chicago came back swinging harder than before. The Blues once again saw greatness in front of them, failed to overcome it and now much measure themselves up to it for an entire summer.
A lot of fans and analysts are making it easy and blaming Ryan Miller for the whole collapse. Sure, that's wise. Blame the one guy on the ice who can't score goals. The Blues had trouble scoring goals for the past 2 months, but let's blame Ryan Miller because it's easy, popular and trending on Twitter. Look, Miller didn't play great. He was disappointing. General manager Doug Armstrong's big bold gamble on March 1st didn't pay off but I still like the risk he took. Miller was supposedly the final piece to secure into the unit that would pump out a Stanley Cup. Armie believed in that and I trust Armie because he doesn't make unruly decisions yet worthy risks. Jaro Halak had great stats yet couldn't stay healthy and didn't inspire the most confidence on the ice. So Armstrong made the move and brought in Miller. He played solid if not amazing. A lot of fans thought Patrick Roy 2.0 would show up in net for the Blues and except for a handful of games, it didn't happen. Miller was outplayed by Corey Crawford in the first round of the playoffs and the experiment failed. Many fans outside of Chicago forget Crawford won a Stanley Cup last year because he turned it on at the right time and made a lot of key stops against great teams. The Blues threw a ton of shots at Crawford and he stopped them. For the majority of the series, the Hawks didn't throw as many shots at Miller and too many got past him. Simply put, that was part of the problem but not all of it.
I don't feel sorry for Miller but I also recognize the fact that he was limited. He can't circle the Hawks zone on the power play. He can't shoot the puck at Crawford. He is incapable of skating out of the zone. Miller can only do so much. He was unlucky and also not good enough to steal a game for his struggling offense. If I was asked today if Miller would be brought back, I would say no. He is getting too old to hand over a large contract and the Blues can bring back Brian Elliott next season and Jake Allen waiting in the wings ready to be the Blues goaltender of the future. Once again, I liked the Miller move. It was bold and beautiful at the time. In the end, it wasn't what the team really needed and it showed this past week.
Blame the lack of offensive finish of this hockey team. The Blues scored 14 goals in the six games and threw a lot more shots on goal than the Hawks but they also missed 92 shots in the series. Far too many Blues forwards missed the net down low and lost out on open looks. You can't do that in the playoffs. One must bury those rebounds and open nets. If not, the odds won't be in your favor for long. This was going on for a few weeks and wasn't a new issue. Seen in small batches, the Blues attack wasn't as sharp or measured as the Hawks. The margin was slim but it was visible enough. In an article that was demolished for inaccuracy, I said the Blues don't get enough shots on goal. Looking at this series, the Blues put shots on Crawford but missed far too many as well.
Blame the power play. A team converts only 2 of 26 power plays in a playoff series and you can bet the end game won't be swell. This power play unit featured too much passing and not enough crisp shots. Watching the passing, a lot of handoffs down to the circle hit the winger on the wrong part of the stick so one timer's weren't in order. The wingers were always moving and never set up to shoot. That could be Hitch's strategy but when your power play unit doesn't finish the season well and doesn't improve in the first couple games of the playoffs, something is very very wrong. Fix it. Change the players. When your hottest scorer, Vladimir Tarasenko, isn't on the ice for the majority of the power play, something is wrong. I love T.J. Oshie and Alex Steen, but the Russian Express has to be on the ice for the man advantage. Forget defense. Go all in on the offense.
Blame Ken Hitchcock. Great coaches adjust to problems and reconfigure an attack or plan. Hitch seemed to stay within the realms of what worked in November and December instead of adjusting to a new idea. I like the coach a lot and hope he comes back for another round of action but he doesn't escape blame. In football, the coach is usually the first to be blamed. Hitch doesn't fit that bill but he did get outworked by Quenneville this series.
Let's not blame Armstrong for the trade. He made a solid gamble. That would be two sided madness to suggest Miller didn't have to come here. If you believed that wasn't the problem and didn't like the trade then, feel free to disapprove but don't hate the GM for trying. Armie made a necessary gamble and now knows what the real issue is. This team needs a polished scorer. Someone who can finish. The price won't be cheap but Armie has to go shopping.
Let Patrik Berglund walk unless he takes a pay cut. The man is a poor man's Chris Stewart and not in a good way. Effective in small batches yet has the ability to be a ghost like figure for a lot of games. He was hurt this past week but then again, everybody is. Berglund far too often gets on the ice and generates zero energy and scoring chances. Big bodies are nice. The Blues have a few of them. I'll take a younger hungrier Adam Cracknell over a tired slower Berglund. At least Cracknell has a shot.
The Seabrook hit on Backes didn't flip the series. I look at Games 3 and 4. Toews getting that soft wrist shot past Miller and Crawford making 34 amazing saves to secure a steal in Game 3. Game 4 had the Blues coming back from a 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead only to give it up late. That was where the series turned. Those two games. Those two moments. Crawford stealing a game Miller couldn't and Bryan Bickell scoring late on a deflection only to have Patrick Kane skate in and win the game in overtime. The momentum wasn't just flipped there. The real talent of the Hawks came out in full force. They were down but not out and got back up with a bang. You have to respect that.
Game 5 was painful because the Blues seemed to be in full force for the last two periods. Oshie scoring from his knees and the Blues answering every call of the Hawks attack and dominating the third period. Suddenly, Toews struck in overtime with the breakaway goal. It's a sad deal and something Blues fans are used to. Watching their team come up a bit short.
A lot of things went wrong for the Blues. A lot of things went right early on. A week ago today the Blues were up 2-0 heading into Chicago. That's how fast things can change in sports. One minute you are up and smiling but sooner rather than later you are down and cringing. For Blues fans, that reality is well known and fierce.
Yesterday felt like a shot to the gut. Entering the third period, the score was tied but before blinking could happen, the Hawks were up 3-1 before winning 5-1. A 3-1 lead in Game 6 in Chicago felt like a 17-1 deficit for the short circuited Blues who had lost their last 6 road playoff games.
Back to the drawing board for the Blues. Armie will search for a finisher. The team will welcome in Allen as the new kid in town and the face of the future. Miller will be thanked for the effort and will sign a monstrous deal with Anaheim or some other big spender. The Blues did find out Vladimir Tarasenko and Jaden Schwartz were for real this year. They found out there is a young core of hockey players coming up. Greatness was nearly reached again with too early a finish in the spring.
I won't waste any more time comparing this team to last year's team or past Blues teams. I will simply state the 6 games were hard fought, brutal in parts and in the end the better team won. It's not about effort in hockey. It's about being able to finish. Being efficient and deadly accurate all the time. The Blues came up short again. Today, it hurts like hell. In October, the swelling will go away and the excitement will begin again. Until then, stay classy Blues fans.


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At least two civilians and a police officer have died in separate incidents in Indian-administered Kashmir, government officials said
Four security personnel are among the scores of people injured.
On Saturday, in the state's summer capital Srinagar, a youth was killed and about 40 people, including women and children wounded when a time bomb hidden in a fruit-seller's pushcart triggered a massive explosion at a thoroughfare during morning rush hour.
One person later died in a government-run hospital in Srinagar while many of the others are "battling for life", according to Rauf Husain, a doctor who is treating the injured.
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Besides, due to its proximity to the Kashmir chief minister's residence and other important government officials, police and paramilitary forces make frequent rounds of the area, the officials said.
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A second grenade attack killed one police officer and wounded another at Mardha, a remote village in Poonch district, which lies close to the de facto border that splits Kashmir between Indian and Pakistani control.
None of the separatist groups battling Indian security forces in Kashmir have claimed responsibility for Saturday's attacks.
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(UPDATE: Sept. 14 @ 11:51 am): Squamish RCMP has confirmed it is investigating after the main cable for the Sea to Sky Gondola was cut for the second time in just over a year.
Mounties said they were called at 4 am.
The gondola cable had been cut and had "crashed into the mountain," the RCMP explained.
An "extensive amount of resources" have been deployed to the area and the public has been asked to stay away from the area – including climbing routes, hiking trails and parking lots.
"We are only a few hours into this investigation and we ask the public to stay out of the area," said Sgt. Sascha Banks.
"The Sea to Sky Gondola is an integral part of this community and we very lucky no one was injured. Someone in our area has seen something or has heard something and we are asking them to call us immediately with any information."
West Vancouver Police Department, the Integrated Police Dog Services and other teams are aiding in the investigation.
Contact the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or go to the website solvecrime.ca, to report tips.
(Original story: Sept. 14 @ 7:49 am): The Sea to Sky Gondola's cable has been cut once again – just over a year after it last happened.
According to the popular tourist attraction's website, the vandalism occurred at about 4 am this morning.
"No staff or guests were on the line," the company explained.
"We are working with the RCMP and our efforts are focussed on the well-being of our staff at this time.
"The gondola will be closed until further notice."
"Something you'd never think would happen once in a lifetime has happened twice," Kirby Brown, the general manager of the gondola, told Squamish radio station Mountain FM.
He said someone climbed a tower and cut through the cable, despite security measures that were in place.
Members of the public have been asked to stay away from the area "for the safety of everyone."
Brown said he will rebuild once again.
The cable was cut in August of 2019, causing shock around BC and Canada.
Damages were estimated to be up to $10 million.
The gondola, which is based in Squamish, reopened in February.
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Heysham Obs
The only coastal coverage today was a quick gathering up of an actinic left in the iconic SD36V where the "highlights" were the first records of Parsnip Moth and indeed Square Spot Rustic for the 10km square!
North harbour wall
Med Gull - Czech-ringed bird and a 2CY on the railings in true 'winter' mode
Office area and Middleton NR
Grey Wagtail - a decent passage with at least 23 birds south, including flocks of 5 + 4 and 13 colour-ringed (would have been more but for a broken shelf-string at a critical (very early) time!)
Tree Pipit - one south
Swallow - perhaps 200 S, mainly mid-morning onwards
House Martin - 25 S
Goldfinch - at least 15 seeming to be on migration to the south
Meadow Pipit - none
alba Wagtail - 3 south
The office area suggested that it was 'all' leftovers with just three Chiffchaff in residence. Difficult to judge at Middleton with low single figures of 'new' Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler and Blackcap but 'wetland warbler species' conspicuous by their absence
See above, also 16 Lime-speck Pug and 7 Agonopterix nervosa in the trap. The office trap held single Magpie, Dark Sword Grass, 8 Silver Y and the usual stuff included half a dozen Treble Bar
The census included four Small Copper together in the heathland area
The observatory was set up in 1980. It involves ringing,'vis mig' counts (including seabirds) and general monitoring in the Heysham Nature reserve/power stations/harbour area. The statutory moth trap is in place and also a daily log for butterflies, dragonflies etc. We share an office, kindly provided by EDF Energy, with the County Wildlife Trust. This is located next to the Nature Reserve car park. Do call in. Please leave sightings in the letterbox, ESPECIALLY 'fly-by' seabirds.
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A meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister on Wednesday approved the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Singapore on Cooperation in the field of Personnel Management and Public Administration.
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Today is my Uncle Norrey's birthday. He was my Mom's oldest brother. He was born on this day in 1915. My grandparents had a total of 10 children two passed away one stillborn and one as an infant. Growing up on a farm in Quebec's Eastern Townships was not an easy life. There was never enough money in those days and as he grew into a man his priority was to keep the farm running and to help my grandparents as much as he could. His enjoyment in life was to enter as many plowing matches as he was able to do. When I knew him the team of percheron horses named Pat and Dick were a fine match and they were great at their job. He won many matches and he brought home many trophies and ribbons.
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What I really remember about my Uncle was he loved to tease all us nieces and nephews. He had a contagious laugh. He never said no when we wanted to ride Pat and Dick. My favourite horse was Dinah I usually got to ride her she was little more quiet.
My Uncle passed away in 2006, he was 91 years young. He was a gentle man who had huge responsibilites, I truly believe he loved life and always took pleasure with the little things. My growing up years were sometimes difficult and not always happy but I can tell you this when we visited the farm I was always happy. He made such a big deal of our time together and that was no easy task because he never had a day off. The animals always needed to be fed and the cows always needed to be milked etc. We were all eager to help, I am not sure how much help we were. I think we might have been more of a nuisance. He tended to get more upset with the boys than the girls. My cousin Gerry had a story about a tractor, he was not happy that day let me tell you. But that is his story not mine, we leave it at that.
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So I decided to take the plunge and attempt 31 minutes for 31 days. The challenge won't be finding the 31 minutes of time, but moreover documenting this.
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Perimeter testing means determining exactly what your firewall blocks and what it allows. To conduct a good test, you can spoof source IP addresses and source ports. Which of the following command results in packets that will appear to originate from the system at 10.8.8.8? Such a packet is useful for determining whether the firewall is allowing random packets in or out of your network.
A. hping3 -T 10.8.8.8 -S netbios -c 2 -p 80
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Answer: D
The GET method should never be used when sensitive data such as credit card is being sent to a CGI program. This is because any GET command will appear in the URL, and will be logged by any servers. For example, let's say that you've entered your credit card information into a form that uses the GET method. The URL may appear like this:
The GET method appends the credit card number to the URL. This means that anyone with access to a server log will be able to obtain this information. How would you protect from this type of attack?
A. Never include sensitive information in a script
B. Use HTTPS SSLv3 to send the data instead of plain HTTPS
C. Replace the GET with POST method when sending data
D. Encrypt the data before you send using GET method
Answer: C
Keystroke logging is the action of tracking (or logging) the keys struck on a keyboard, typically in a covert manner so that the person using the keyboard is unaware that their actions are being monitored.
How will you defend against hardware keyloggers when using public computers and Internet
Kiosks? (Select 4 answers)
A. Alternate between typing the login credentials and typing characters somewhere else in the focus window
B. Type a wrong password first,later type the correct password on the login page defeating the keylogger recording
C. Type a password beginning with the last letter and then using the mouse to move the cursor for each subsequent letter.
D. The next key typed replaces selected text portion. E.g. if the password is "secret",one could type "s",then some dummy keys "asdfsd". Then these dummies could be selected with mouse,and next character from the password "e" is typed,which replaces the dummies "asdfsd"
E. The next key typed replaces selected text portion. E.g. if the password is "secret",one could type "s",then some dummy keys "asdfsd". Then these dummies could be selected with mouse,and next character from the password "e" is typed,which replaces the dummies "asdfsd"
Answer: A,C,D,E
Lauren is performing a network audit for her entire company. The entire network is comprised of around 500 computers. Lauren starts an ICMP ping sweep by sending one IP packet to the broadcast address of the network, but only receives responses from around five hosts. Why did this ping sweep only produce a few responses?
A. Only Windows systems will reply to this scan.
B. A switched network will not respond to packets sent to the broadcast address.
C. Only Linux and Unix-like (Non-Windows) systems will reply to this scan.
D. Only servers will reply to this scan.
Answer: C
Wayne is the senior security analyst for his company. Wayne is examining some traffic logs on a server and came across some inconsistencies. Wayne finds some IP packets from a computer purporting to be on the internal network. The packets originate from 192.168.12.35 with a TTL of 15. The server replied to this computer and received a response from 192.168.12.35 with a TTL of 21. What can Wayne infer from this traffic log?
A. The initial traffic from 192.168.12.35 was being spoofed.
B. The traffic from 192.168.12.25 is from a Linux computer.
C. The TTL of 21 means that the client computer is on wireless.
D. The client computer at 192.168.12.35 is a zombie computer.
Answer: A
What type of port scan is shown below?
A. Idle Scan
B. Windows Scan
C. XMAS Scan
D. SYN Stealth Scan
Answer: C
Here is the ASCII Sheet.
You want to guess the DBO username juggyboy (8 characters) using Blind SQL Injection technique.
What is the correct syntax?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D
Answer: A
How do you defend against ARP Poisoning attack? (Select 2 answers)
A. Enable DHCP Snooping Binding Table
B. Restrict ARP Duplicates
C. Enable Dynamic ARP Inspection
D. Enable MAC snooping Table
Answer: A,C
You are the security administrator for a large network. You want to prevent attackers from running any sort of traceroute into your DMZ and discovering the internal structure of publicly accessible areas of the network. How can you achieve this?
A. There is no way to completely block tracerouting into this area
B. Block UDP at the firewall
C. Block TCP at the firewall
D. Block ICMP at the firewall
Answer: A
Neil is an IT security consultant working on contract for Davidson Avionics. Neil has been hired to audit the network of Davidson Avionics. He has been given permission to perform any tests necessary. Neil has created a fake company ID badge and uniform. Neil waits by one of the company's entrance doors and follows an employee into the office after they use their valid access card to gain entrance. What type of social engineering attack has Neil employed here?
A. Neil has used a tailgating social engineering attack to gain access to the offices
B. He has used a piggybacking technique to gain unauthorized access
C. This type of social engineering attack is called man trapping
D. Neil is using the technique of reverse social engineering to gain access to the offices of Davidson Avionics
Answer: A


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How many PFI contracts did the last Labour government sign with Carillion?
18th Jan 2018
A third of the Carillion contracts with the Government were led by the Labour government.
This is correct. 38% of PFI contracts with Carillion in the published data were awarded during the Labour government. But published data only include deals up to the end of 2015.
"A third of the Carillion contracts with the Government were led by the Labour government."
Theresa May, 17 January 2018
£485 million worth of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts were awarded to Carillion during the last Labour government. This compares to £347 million awarded during the Coalition government, and another £439 million awarded over a few months by the Conservative government up to the end of 2015.
38% of the contracts were awarded during the previous Labour government – that's more than a third and almost two in five. 27% were awarded during the Coalition, and the rest since the Conservatives entered office in 2015.
PFIs are a kind of procurement where the private sector manages the delivery of public sector projects. This typically involves designing, building, financing and operating a government facility or service, like a hospital. The private sector owns the assets and leases them to the government.
It's different from most public sector projects where the government owns the assets and does most of these things itself, although private contractors are often still used to deliver some services at the end of the process.
PFIs are paid for upfront by groups of private investors, who take on the risks of construction. The government pays later, in the form of annual payments called "unitary charges". These cover the costs of the services being delivered, plus the costs of interest and repayment of the debt.
The current Carillion company was established in 1999, after the Tarmac Group split into a building materials company, and a support and construction services company (Carillion). It has around 43,000 employees. Carillion has been awarded government contracts to build and develop hospitals and schools, and improve roads.
Between 2000 and 2015, Carillion's contracts represented 2.5% of the total capital value - how much the buildings and developments are worth - of PFI projects started.
Unitary charges for the existing Carillion contracts are estimated to cost the Government £6.5bn from 2016/17 to 2038/39.
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A big thank you to Scott and Minda (Ty's brother) for the mysterious Christmas tree that arrived on our doorstep last week! It was such a great surprise. The tree was followed by some yummy chocolates of few days later. Scott and Minda might be the most thoughtful people we know. We really love them.
This is a picture of us at Oxford Circus. We went on a double decker bus ride to see the lights and brave the crowds. It was so much fun.
Well, I have always accused Tyler of being incapable of keeping secrets or surprises and he has proved me right once again. We were talking on the phone this week and he was saying that he was pretty busy 'but that it won't be a problem when we are in Par...' And I said 'WHERE?!? When we are in where?!?'
So he spilled the beans early. We're going to Paris this week! I am so excited! He was going to surprise me for Christmas, but I don't mind that the surprise came early. He found really cheap tickets, so we're going from the 27th to the 30th. It will be a blast. I can't wait to be able to spend time with him, he's been so busy with work, that I am really starting to appreciate any time we get together.
Merry Christmas to everyone!!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Thank you!!
A big thank you to Scott and Minda (Ty's brother) for the mysterious Christmas tree that arrived on our doorstep last week! It was such a great surprise. The tree was followed by some yummy chocolates of few days later. Scott and Minda might be the most thoughtful people we know. We really love them.
Posted by Tyler and Emily at 9:27 AM 9 comments
Monday, December 17, 2007
I think we have a secret Santa...
We had a Christmas tree delivered to us over the weekend!! There was no note or anything on it. Did someone feel bad for our little tree? It didn't have a return address on it, but the postage was British, so we have no idea. So now we're blessed with 2 trees, it's a Christmas MIRACLE! Anyway, we love it and thank you to whoever sent it.
I'm doing the twelve days of Christmas for Ty. And on the second day- thanks to Nanette's creative genius- it was '2 home made stockings'. She made stockings for her and Jared last year, so I really wanted to make them this year. So after many emails of detailed instructions from Nanette I finished them! Ty's name wasn't meant to be in italics but, that's how it turned out, slanted and beautiful! I really love them, I only had to redo the first one I did 3 times, the first becuase the stocking was backwards from the letters. And even though both names are just 2 letters, they took me hours! It wasm't until Nanette scanned me a hand written graph paper she made to help me figure out how to center the names did I get the letters right (well, the term 'right' is used very loosely). Man, I miss Nanette. If anyone sees her over the holidays, will you give her a big hug from me?
Today is the 6th day of Christmas, it was '6 warm pancakes' (you can tell I put alot of money into the 12 days' presents).
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
Is it too much?
We may have gone a little overboard with our Christmas tree this year. We hope it's not too ostentatious. But we love it! It's real, smells of delicious pine and is the perfect size for our flat! Every time I look at it, it warms my heart. We had quite a journey by bus to lug the tree home, so when we saw this one, we knew it was ours! Below is a picture of Ty carrying our decorations back on the bus. We had such a fun time. It was a funny thought of trying to get a huge Christmas tree back on the bus for the ride home. Don't worry, I've rearranged the ornaments to be a little more evenly spread out. And yes, that is a red t-shirt of mine wrapped around the bottome of the pot. I love Christmas so much, it's such a fun time of year.
We were in charge of planning our ward Christmas party, so I'd thought I'd post some pictures of the big day. It was really fun. But you won't see any pictures of Ty because he got called into work just an hour before we went to go set everything up...very convenient. But the party had to go on without him. We had Christmas Karaoke, a Father Christmas from Jamaica and a pot luck which meant a very diverse mix of food.
This is Jean, one of my greatest friends here. She just turned 67, and she danced and sang the night away! It was so fun.
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Food is essential in any household; this is what brings most of the busy people in a family together. Not to mention, the type of food that you serve your family can be a huge factor in their health and hence you need to be careful about what you feed your family.
There is a lot of junk in the market and that can entice family members to skip the home meals and order fast food. But that doesn't have to happen if you are keen on making tasty yet healthy meals or everyone.
To be able to achieve this you should:
Shop For Healthy Foods
This is the first step in cooking sumptuous and healthy meals. Getting the right ingredients will make your work fast and easy to do.
Change your selection of ingredients slightly, as you will notice that this will go a long way.
Buy lean meats if you love meat and skinless breast when it comes to chicken. Shop for essential ingredients like okra, almonds, broccoli and Bokchoy. In this way, you can ensure that you have a balanced diet by consuming everything in moderation. The last thing to note whenever you do shopping is to keep your purchase of potato chips, pies and snacks with a lot of sugar to a minimum.
Method Of Cooking
This is very important if you want to have the taste and the healthy benefits from whichever food you decide to give your family.
Vegetables are very essential for a healthy diet but most people don't like the taste. Stir-frying them will leave them crunchy and tasty and yet have the nutrients.
Instead of deep frying, you can bake, steam or grill. This will reduce the number of fats that you will use and keep your meal healthy.
Change The Type Of Oil You Use
When it is absolutely necessary for you to use some oil then olive and canola oils are highly recommended. You can try cooking sprays for minimizing the amount of oil that you use.
You can make use of stock from boiling chicken instead of using cooking oil. Stocks normally have a lot of flavours' that will make that food delicious.
Reduce The Amount Of Salt
Salt is usually used as a flavour enhancer in meals but taking too much of it can make your blood pressure rise.
You can add a small quantity of lemon juice or vinegar to your meal when it is almost done for great flavour, it will taste the same way as if you had put salt.
Infuse Herbs In Your Meals
Learning how to cook with herbs can change your whole family's outlook on meals and it is especially useful during pregnancy period. In fact, Chinese confinement in Singapore is known for using a variety of herbs in their meals.
Ginger, turmeric, garlic cinnamon and cardamom are just a few of the herbs that are beneficial to the health of human beings. Using them can be a substitute for adding salt and oil in your meals. However, you must know the correct measurements to use especially if you are using the dried versions because they tend to be more powerful and require little amounts.
You can still serve your family baked treats that you have made yourself with the use of oats, whole grains which are tasty but very high in fibre.
It is highly recommended to make mealtimes an occasion in your home. This refers to setting the table before you eat, switching off gadgets such as TVs and keeping your phones aside.
Other than that, you can always order confinement food catering for the lovely expecting lady to let them sit back and relax every now and then.


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Marathon mania!
I'm into the final countdown. By this time five days from now, I'll be into the last few miles of the Victoria Marathon. I'll probably hurt. I'll probably berate myself for not being as well prepared as I should be. I'll probably fight back tears now and again. I'll get it done, one way or another. And I'll look forward to feeling both proud and very relieved at the finish line.
My taper has gone well enough. I've backed off the distance and the speed, and focused purely on running a steady pace. My feet have not given me any problems.
Over the past couple of days I've found myself wishing that I had three or four more weeks to train… but not merely to be more race-ready than I am. Rather, I've finally gotten into the rhythm and the mindset of the training… and I enjoy it. Running for hours on end has its rewards. I sleep soundly and long. I eat well and with relish. I feel healthy and happy. It's a great feeling.
I have a time goal, but as usual I'm not telling. Actually I'm predicting that I'll finish somewhere within a rather broad time range, and I'm telling myself that I'll be happy with wherever I end up within that range. Nah, I really do have a specific time goal… and I'm still not telling.
I've had a few running dreams. I'm pleased to report that all of them have been happy dreams in which I finish feeling triumphant and spectacular.
I have one more run planned. I'll do 6.6 miles on Thursday, steady and easy. I'll get out early to simulate the 8:45 race start. It will rain, as it's forecast to do on Sunday. Thanks to our great summer, I haven't had any opportunity to train in the rain, so I'm looking forward to rain-testing the clothes I plan to wear on race day.
Beyond that, there isn't anything more I can do to be any more ready than I am. The clock is ticking — I'm really going to do this.
One step at a time!
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If you often visit a California Pizza Kitchen restaurant for meals, then you can complete their survey to help improve their service and get a discount coupon.
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Below are several steps that you can follow to participate in and complete the CPK guest satisfaction survey:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the CPK survey at www.CPKsurvey.com.
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0 thoughts on "The silly ways we show our love to each other"
Silliness is something my husband does very well. I'm fully in love with his creative mind that comes up with pranks that I would never think of–and I think you're right, simply paying attention to each other and having fun together is key. We've never used technology to stay in touch throughout the day, much, though. In the USA, he worked as a hospital nurse, so it wasn't appropriate for him to have his phone with him during a 12 hour shift, though he'd call me as soon as he clocked out to let me know he was on his way home. In China, we just had the one cell phone between us, and here, the phones work so that you have to pay for every individual call and text so we only do it out of necessity, haha!
This is so awesome!! I think silliness is probably its own love language. 😉 This is so good though because it took me a while to realize that my husband just plain is not the "romantic" kind of guy. And I put that in quotes, because while he may not be romantic in some ways, he is terribly romantic in other ways. But it took me a while to be able to read his love. And some of the ways he shows his love is in silly things like this. 😉 Some of my favorite memories now though are some of these silly moments where we just have fun together and fall in love all over again!!
LOVE this!! We have this journal where we write down little memories from different times in our relationship. It's easy to forget those little moments the further along you go in your relationship, so it's really fun to document. But I realized I'm the only one writing in it, even though we agreed to do it together. The other night I brought that up and told him I wished he wrote in it more and he said, "But that's not how I show love. Don't you feel loved when I give you backrubs without asking? Or when I clean the kitchen before you get to it? Or how I spend time with you over anyone else?" …. and it really put me in my place! HA! We are always so silly together (like reading your list, I was nodding along with every single one!) and I realized he loves me through words and action, not through writing and that is okay… it's awesome, even! Sharing this post soon! 🙂
This is great. I like that you included putting the toilet seat down, because that's an act of love in our home also. 🙂
Other things include: lighting a candle or two for dinner or movie-watching, making the activity a little more romantic and sweet; putting short notes in each others' bags when the one of us is going out of town for work; holding hands while we're riding around town; and poking me/teasing me to get me out an overwhelmed or bummed mood. He's great at that.


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Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) is co-organising the 5th National Convention of the National Campaign for People's Right to Information (NCPRI) from October 14 to 16, 2017 at Utkal Mandap, Sachivalaya Marg, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
CHRI is facilitating three thematic workshops on 'Using RTI Act in conflict areas', 'RTI and Human Rights' and 'Appointments in Information Commissions'.
Former vice-president Hamid Ansari, social activist Aruna Roy and Justice A.P.Shah, the Chairman of the 20th Law Commission of India, will deliver the key note address on October 14.
Wajahat Habibullah, the first Chief Information Commissioner of India and also Chairperson of CHRI's Executive Committee, Sanjoy Hazarika, CHRI Director, and Venkatesh Nayak, coordinator of the Access to Information Programme will be part of the RTI meet.
Lawyer and activist Prashant Bhushan, social activists Aruna Roy and Nikhil Dey, RTI activist Shailesh Gandhi, CPI leader Annie Raja, and journalists Siddharth Vardharajan, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and M.K. Venu will be part of the event in which RTI and its impact will be discussed.
CHRI also in partnership with J&K RTI Movement will hold an expo titled 'Jammu and Kashmir: A 100 RTIs and More" in which success stories from the state will be highlighted. The CHRI workshops and the expo are supported by FNF.
At the event, a RTI Mela would be organised in which groups and state campaigns will put up stalls to showcase the use of the RTI Act.