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Wafer Butterfly Valve
The wafer style butterfly valve is designed to maintain a seal against bi-directional pressure differential to prevent any backflow in systems designed for unidirectional flow. It accomplishes this with a tightly fitting seal; i.e., gasket, o-ring, precision machined, and a flat valve face on the upstream and downstream sides of the valve.
A wafer butterfly valve's function is to retain a seal to protect against dual-directional pressure differential in the flow of fluid. In other words, the wafer version of butterfly valves was designed to hold a tight seal, safeguarding against bi-directional pressure differential in order to avoid any backflow in systems that have been manufactured for uni-directional flow.
Body materials :carbon steel, stainless steel, Alloy Steel, Duplex Steel.
special material (duplex, inconel)
Body Material: WCB, CF8, CF8M, CF3, CF3M, CAST IRON ,A105 ,904L ,etc.
Valve seat materials :inconel, others on request
Seal materials graphite / stainless steel, inconel, stainless steel, PTFE
Size range(s):NPS 2 - 48 (DN50 - 1200)
Pressure rating:ASME Classes 150 - 600
Disc Sealing: PTFE, Graphite Laminated
Operation: Lever, Gear, Electric, Pneumatic, Hydraulic
Standards:ASTM, ANSI,AWWA, JIS,BS, GOST, DIN etc.
Applicable Standard
Design Standard: API 609, MSS SP-67, MSS SP-68, BS 5155
Face to Face: API 609, ASME B16.10, BS 5155, EN1092
End Connection: ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47
Inspection and Test: API 598/API6D/EN12266-1


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When a potential employer is considering hiring you, one of the main things they have to go on in terms of learning about your qualifications and past is your resume. In order for them to determine whether or not you'd be a good fit for their company, it's critical that all of the information on your resume is accurate and fully fact-checked. Otherwise, resume fraud will have several negative consequences, which include the following.
It Can Cost You a Job
If an employer was initially interested in hiring you and was simply going through protocol by performing a background screening, finding falsified information on your resume is likely to immediately disqualify you from getting the job. However, if you were honest right from the start and everything adds up, your odds of being hired increase dramatically.
Or maybe there's a scenario where inaccurate information is initially overlooked. If an employer ends up uncovering the lies at a later point in time, it's going to diminish any trust you had with your employer – and you're probably going to be terminated. That's why it's so critical to double-check everything and ensure that there are no embellishments or slight deviations from the truth.
It Can Hurt Your Reputation
These days, word tends to carry quickly, especially with social networking and the ease in which information can be shared online. If you're found to be lying (whether it's intentional or not), it could easily spread to other recruiters from different companies – and it could leave you with an unsavory reputation. In turn, your credibility could take a serious blow, and it could come back to haunt you later on down the road.
You Could Lose Out on Future Jobs
You never know when you may cross paths with a recruiter in the future or whom they may know at another company. If you're found guilty of resume fraud, not only could it kill your chances of landing an immediate job, you could easily lose out on future opportunities as well.
When it comes to creating a resume, honesty is the best policy. Lying and committing resume fraud can quickly open a can of worms and just isn't worth it. That's why you should always fact-check your resume to ensure the highest level of accuracy and update it periodically if necessary.
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About the Festival
The Busk in London Festival is the capital's showcase for some of the most exciting street performance talent from across the globe and the best of British.
There's no entrance fee or ticket to the festival, but we can guarantee that after watching the talent you'll want to reward our performers with some cash at the end of their show. You'll definitely be getting your money's worth!
What to see
Expect the unexpected! With programmed pitches across the festival site, there is something for everyone!
Circle Pitch
The big ones! Weaving comedy, physical theatre and circus skills seamlessly into one show, you'll be left amazed at how easy they make it look.
Magic Corner
We promise...you won't work out how they do it.
Music Pitch
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Visual Arts Corner
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Man charged in September 2015 homicide in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa.– A man was charged Tuesday in the September 2015 shooting death of 21-year-old Rahdir Maxton in Lancaster city.
Victor Tirado, 51, formerly of Lancaster, is charged with criminal homicide.
Maxton was gunned down along the 200 block of East Fulton Street on September 9, 2015.
Investigators found three cellphones in Maxton's possession when he died. A forensic analysis uncovered three calls were placed to Maxton from a number listed under the name 'Vic,' according to the criminal complaint. On the night Maxton was killed, he was with his girlfriend at an apartment along East Fulton Street. Police interviewed Maxton's girlfriend who said he received three calls before he put on his jacket and went outside to meet a man named 'Vic,' according to court documents.
Surveillance cameras showed Maxton outside the apartment building, and meeting with a single individual. On the video, police said the individual can be seen firing a gun before fleeing.
A break in the case came after police confiscated a letter from an inmate at Lancaster County Prison in September 2015. According to court documents, the letter revealed information that Victor Tirado had the same contact information that was discovered in Maxton's phone on the night he was killed.
In June 2016, police interviewed a man who said he was with Tirado on the night Maxton was shot. The man told police he overheard Tirado speaking with Maxton to set up a drug deal, according to court documents. The men drove to the 200 block of East Fulton Street, where the man said Tirado exited the SUV to meet with Maxton. A short time later, Tirado returned to the vehicle and explained he had just shot Maxton in the head, court documents state.
Police say Tirado is currently in state prison on unrelated charges and will be arraigned on the homicide charge at a later date.


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40 The Corniche Hillarys 6025 WA
Coastal Extravagance
This residence encapsulates luxury living like no other. Combining location with elegance, no expense has been spared in the creation of this Hillarys masterpiece.
This stunning tri-level residence is introduced by a grand stone façade. A foyer style entrance frames an elegant solid French Oak timber staircase. Moving through the home the second floor boasts an expansive open-plan living area, complete with modern chef's kitchen and dining area. The floor vaunts a balcony with enchanting elevated coastal views. A spacious alfresco area creates seamless flow-through from interior to exterior living, overlooking a grand pool area, complete with waterfall feature. Offering multiple lounge areas and a designated theatre room, this residence truly does showcase the utmost in modern living.
The embodiment of sophistication, this home asserts itself as one of the most well-appointed homes in the area. Intentionally crafted to excite the imagination, this home delivers the utmost in seaside extravagance. Contact Realty Lane to register your interest today!
Property Features:
- Tri-level living with open-plan design
- Feature staircase and elevator
- Chef's kitchen complete with Caesarstone benchtops, breakfast bar, European appliances, walk-in pantry and scullery with stone benchtops
- Designated theatre room
- Activity/Media Room
- Open-plan living and dining room
- Enclosed alfresco area with polished aggregate and kitchenette
- Grand heated pool with hidden cover and limestone surround
- Multiple living and lounge areas throughout
- Ocean vista balcony
- Powder room with stone vanity
- Grand Master suite complete with balcony featuring ocean views, expansive open-plan walk in robe, large private ensuite boasting double vanity and standalone designer bath
- Three secondary bedrooms with private ensuites
- Two tertiary bedrooms
- Primary bathroom servicing third floor
- And so much more…
Special Features:
- French Oak timber flooring
- CCTV security system
- Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout
- Glass balustrading
- German limestone finishes
- 15KW Solar Panels
- Reticulation throughout
- Shadow-line cornices throughout
- Colour changing pool lights
- Data points throughout home
- Travertine tiling throughout
- Double glazed windows throughout
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Today we have Holly from The Arts Shelf sharing her top 5 favourite Halloween foods! Thanks Holly :)
1: Chocolate Pumpkins
Cazz herself introduced me to these and although simple, they are delicious, and a Halloween staple.
2: Bobbing Apples
What would Halloween be without bobbing apples? I have many fond memories of these from my childhood, usually involving water up my nose *Splutter*
3: Candy Eyeballs
A staple from my childhood Halloween parties, we used to string them from the roof and try to catch one in our teeth. They came in a plastic case and were jelly like in consistency. Sadly I haven't seen them for many years.
4: Halloween Haribo
Usually we have these for the trick-or-treat'ers but there are always some left over. If there's one thing better than Haribo, it's Haribo shaped like spiders and witches hats.
5: Spooky Cupcakes
A simple Halloween treat bought from any supermarket or made at home. Moist sponge, sweet buttercream icing and any spooky decoration you like. Perfect as part of a Halloween buffet or midnight movie picnic.
What are your favourite Halloween foods? Let us know on Twitter!
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Snoop Dogg will host his inaugural 'Hip Hop All-Star Game,' with the help of 2 Chainz, this upcoming Friday (Feb. 16th). The Longbeach legend will spearhead one team, while Tity Boi will man another group of talented celebs for the Adidas sponsored competition.
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Both Sides Don't Do It: Study Finds Republicans Lie Three Times More Than Democrats
A new study from the nonpartisan Center For Media Affairs has concluded that since the beginning of President Obamas second term, Republicans have lied three times more often than Democrats.
The Center For Media Affairs (CFMA) at George Mason University found that PolitiFact rated Republican claims as false three times more often than Democratic claims. Not only do Republicans lie more often, but Democrats are more truthful. By a 2 to 1 margin (22%-11%) PolitiFact rated Democratic statements as completely true. The CFMA also found that, A majority of Democratic statements (54%) were rated as mostly or entirely true, compared to only 18% of Republican statements. Conversely, a majority of Republican statements (52%) were rated as mostly or entirely false, compared to only 24% of Democratic statements. Despite controversies over Obama administration statements regarding Benghazi, the IRS and the Associated Press, Republicans have continued to fare worse than Democrats, with 60% of their claims rated as false so far this month (May 1 May 22), compared to 29% of Democratic statements a 2 to 1 margin.
On this surface the fact that Republicans lie more than Democrats may appear obvious, but beyond the numbers this study confirms that
lying is a major component of Republican political strategy.
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Hollyoaks spoiler: Sienna Blake 'tied up and abducted' by masked attacker in front of Joel Dexter in dramatic scenes
The character has been at the centre of an angry revenge plot in recent months, but will it end in tragedy?
HOLLYOAKS' troubled Sienna Blake has had a tough few months, but they appear to be getting a whole lot worse.
The character, played by actress Anna Passey, appears to get tied up and pushed into the back of a van by a masked attacker in shocking new scenes.
Pictures show the drama unfold, as Warren's son Joel Dexter watches on, appearing terrified by what he's seeing.
He reportedly rushes to tell his dad, but Warren doesn't believe him - until he is sent photos of Sienna tied up.
A source told the Daily Star: "Sienna is walking towards the garage when she is grabbed kicking and screaming and thrown into the van.
"Joel watches the events unfold and then panics about what to do. But Warren doesn't want to know – he tells his son to stay out of it until he is sent a harrowing picture of her being held captive.
"Everyone will realise Warren still has feelings for Sienna despite everything she's done to him over the past few months. Whether he can get to her in time remains to be seen."
The Sun Online has contacted Hollyoaks for comment.
It comes after Sienna vowed to make ex lover Warren pay after he chose to save her life and let her murderous daughter Nico die in the fire at the Hollyoaks Spooktacular.
As the flames took over, Joel's life was left hanging in the balance.
With Freddie Roscoe's help, Warren managed to pull Joel from the inferno, and he recovered without being harmed.
It all kicked off after Sienna spent weeks trying to tempt Joel while posing as one of his parishioners.
She failed and tried to turn the situation around by lying to Warren that she was being stalked by someone at church.
But her lies unravelled and Sienna was caught out by Joel forcing her to take action.
GREAT BALL OF FIREHollyoaks' Sienna Blake's revenge goes horribly wrong as the garage explodes leaving three near death
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She knocked him unconscious when he threatened to expose her devious ways to oblivious Warren and dragged him into the nearby garage.
Unfortunately Sienna's masterplan backfired when she accidentally knocked a lamp into a puddle of petrol, and set the entire building on fire causing a massive explosion.
At first it looked like Sienna would try to save Joel but when she was unable to reach him she decided to leave him among the flames to burn.
They have since made amends with each other, but could Joel's own web of lies catch Sienna out now?
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BOOK REVIEWS My story was designed to portray the life of a young 'half caste' Aboriginal girl in the early 1900s. The Cootamundra Domestic Training home was a real place, where Aboriginal girls were taken to learn how to be domestic servants. A newspaper article proclaiming that the Cootamundra girls were the happiest Aboriginal girls in the country was really published, and this was not true. Although the girls did get a trip into Cootamundra, visits from Santa Claus and a formal education, they didn't get the love of their mothers and families and the opportunity to belong in their own culture. The victims of the Stolen Generations were torn away from all love and emotional safety. They were expected to live without a mother's love, and develop without a nurturing culture. As white Australians born after these tragic events took place, we can only begin to imagine the hurt that victims must have experienced, and are still experiencing this very day. Only when we try to put ourselves in their shoes can we truly understand the painful longing behind the words 'I just want to go home'. Millie, Year 10, Hunter Valley Grammar School, Maitland NSW History Short story Sunlight filtered through the branch-made walls of the humpy, chasing the sleep away from Kimba's body. She opened her eyes groggily, squinting up into the sunlight for a moment, before slowly closing them again. Mornings were Kimba's favorite time of day, and she loved just lying on the dirt floor of the humpy she shared with her parents, absorbing all the sounds of the early morning, before getting up to face the new day. Kimba could hear birds, each singing its individual song. She could hear the voices and movement of the people starting to wake up and move around.... And then a shout: 'Quickly, get the children!' Kimba felt her stomach clench in dread. She knew that shout, and what it meant. 'Kimba, Kimba, get your sister, quickly!' Kimba's mother burst into the humpy, pulling on of Kimba's sister, Akala, behind her. 'Go hide in the bush – they're coming.' Read on ...
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If you find yourself getting in from a busy day with a complexion that looks dull, sunken and sluggish then don't dismiss this as signs of exhaustion; it is more than likely the effects of pollution.
How pollution affects your skin
Although the city offers an exciting place to live, work and socialise, have you ever considered the detrimental effects it may be having on your skin? If you find yourself getting in from a busy day with a complexion that looks dull, sunken and sluggish then don't dismiss this as signs of exhaustion; it is more than likely the effects of pollution.
Pollution surrounds us in a number of forms in our everyday life. The grime, dirt and impurities found in the air will attach themselves to the skin, attacking its natural barrier to leave your face feeling irritated and sensitive with signs of blemishes, redness and premature ageing becoming apparent.
"At MONU we understand the damaging effects that pollution can have on the skin. Maintaining a skincare regime that combats the results of these harmful but unavoidable factors will go a long way to protect against irritation, nourish sensitive and restore vitality." advises MONU Skincare Educator, Amy.
Read on to find out more about what you can do to fight the signs of pollution.
Your skin faces a lot, from exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke found in the air we breathe to dust particles, air condition systems and central heating in our work spaces. When confronted with these factors, cleansing becomes even more important in order to gently clean away dirt, grease and grime whilst conditioning irritation and revitalising dull skin tones.
Cleansing twice daily will ensure skin is fresh and healthy whilst its barrier remains in good condition to further fight the effects of pollution. At MONU, our Cleansers contain key active ingredients to work in harmony with your skin to soothe, refresh and hydrate.
The Active Cleanser, for example, has been formulated with Calendula and Aloe Vera to decongest, heal and soothe whilst removing makeup and impurities from the surface. The complexion is refined and dryness relieved whilst pores are tightened to restore natural radiance.
Exfoliating is imperative to achieve an even deeper clean that penetrates the skin further than a regular cleanser. It will help to eliminate the impurities that attach to the skins surface as a result of air pollution.
We recommend using a gentle exfoliatior like our Micro Exfoliant 2-3 times a week to revive a lacklustre skin tone and slough away any particles that may have penetrated its natural barrier. Bursting with natural actives, including Papaya Enzymes and Diatomaceous Earth it will smooth away grime, makeup and impurities for a soft, radiant glow.
Pollution creates free radicals that damage skin cells and destroy collagen productions, negatively affecting the firmness of the skin. Free Radicals increase inflammation and irritate signs of acne and skin conditions such as Rosacea. Applying serums to the skin which contain antioxidants, such as Vitamin C, will neutralise free radicals and diminish their effects on the skin.
We recommend using MONUPLUS Brightening Boost Serum prior to the application of moisturiser. Enhanced with Hyaluronic Microspheres and Vitamin C this energising formulation instantly absorbs into the skin to target common skin concerns. Skin tone is balanced and texture refined for a youthful glow.
Choosing a moisturiser that suits your skin type will help to protect it from the drying effects of air conditioning and heating systems whilst actively hydrating and conditioning following exposure to the elements.
We recommend the soothing touch of Recovery Balm to provide effective relief for sensitised or stressed skin in need of instant and long-lasting comfort. Used daily, its calming properties will nourish and hydrate skin whilst providing a natural barrier against harsh conditions. Enriched with Peptides, Shea Butter and Cassia Alata Leaf Extract it promises to reduce discomfort whilst stimulating collagen production for skin that's velvety smooth and calmly clean.
"It is important to wear a moisturiser that contains an SPF. Even when the sun isn't shining your skin is exposed to the harmful effects of UV rays, wearing at least an SPF15 will protect the skin from premature ageing, irritation and redness." says Skincare Educator, Amy.
The addition of Vitamin C is key for stimulating and maintaining collagen production, helping to protect the skin from signs of premature ageing and free radical damage caused by pollution. It also helps safeguard from sun damage and reduce the appearance of pigmentation and imperfections to promote a bright, fresh-faced appearance.
Although the harmful effects of pollution are often unavoidable, remember that proper skincare and a dedicated routine will help ensure your skin remains fresher for longer.


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text: Xuzhou, a village government leased farmland for the construction of the park that improve the living conditions of the people – Beijing Central Broadcasting Network Xuzhou on September 30th news (Jiangsu station reporter Liu Zhi) recently, Jiawang District Quanwang village in Jiangsu province Xuzhou city farmers to reflect the media said, three years ago, the local government has leased nearly 500 farmers of arable land, a an area of about 200 acres of park construction, the villagers can receive compensation of a certain year. But now, the cost of living is rising year by year, the meager compensation costs can not pay the normal living expenses, increasing distress. Due to limited land use indicators, such practices are also suspected of rent generation". In the west of Xuzhou, Jiawang District five wells miners Park, the village of the village of Mr. Wang pointed to a lake, told reporters that the area is his home three years ago. "Is here for generations of arable land, arable land, the main season is a season of wheat corn, this value is very good. People reflect a lot, why such a good place into a park?" It is understood that five wells miners Park covers a total area of about 200 acres, all in the village of Wang Wang Village, the production of two groups of cultivated land on the transformation of the 500. In this regard, Xuzhou Jiawang District old mine street people committee director Du Wenjie said that in recent years, the area is filled with all kinds of buildings and garbage, and the district government cost about 30000000 to build a park is to improve the living conditions of villagers. "At that time, the use of land for the construction of the park, the purpose is to improve the urban environment in the west, the surrounding residents to provide a place for entertainment and fitness, is a public welfare." According to the land transfer agreement in Xuzhou Jiawang district government, by renting arable farmers per acre per year can receive 900 yuan compensation, payment once a year, the reporter learned from the farmers in these years, they have successfully received the money, and on the land to build the park directly, let them understand. Daily economic news reporter noted that in order to prevent local governments through the construction of collective land for non-agricultural farmers, unauthorized transfer of agricultural land for construction sites, expanding the scale of construction land. The Ministry has issued an emergency notice in 2005, requiring strict tight control over the amount of land for construction, and resolutely stop rents "unauthorized use of agricultural land for the construction of illegal behavior. The local use of the rent on behalf of the way the park will be converted to farmland for alleged violations? In this regard, Wang Wen, director of the Jiawang District Land Bureau, director of the Department of positive response to the weekend, but can be sure that: at present, the nature of the park or the general nature of agricultural land in Xuzhou. If the land to engage in business development or engage in commercial development must have to go trick to shoot the program, but now it is part of the green, there are some fish ponds, this piece is actually a public welfare undertakings." Villagers told reporters that the environment is beautiful, and the compensation for meager income to make life is beautiful, at present has not conducted due to local land expropriation, rents in the way that the landless villagers to enjoy the old-age insurance. They hope that the local government will be a one-time collection of land, change the nature of the land, so that you can be in accordance with the relevant policies of landless peasants protection system. Du Wenjie, director of the people's Congress of Xuzhou old mine street, said: the index is less than the number of people in Jiawang"相关的主题文章:


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Smoked meat and poutine (of conduct)
Last weekend I attended my first CUSID National Debating Championships, hosted this year by the McGill Debating Union. The competition itself was less than stellar in terms of my own performance, but overall, the event was well run. Alberta won the Nationals bid for 2005, so hopefully we run it as well. From an entirely biased perspective, I would still call the elimination of Alberta Law (Wanke/Adhihetty) in the quarter-final opposing Carleton one of the more egregious decisions I have witnessed, but as someone who finished with a 2-4 record I have no right to talk. Unlike the "Nick vs. Portland and pretending to know jack about economics" of UBC's Pacific Cup two weeks previously, Nationals was "Nick vs. Marionopolis and pretending to know jack about where Marionopolis is located" – and somewhat less successful in that respect.
On another front entirely, I won the election for the CUSID Executive Director on a status quo, "I promise not to break anything" platform. Unbeknownst to myself, this was a direct contravention of the delicate equilibrium maintained under Murphy's Law, which responded in force with the revocation of service to CUSID.ca. Without divulging anything that is not already in the minutes, Concordia took issue with a potential enforcement stipulation of the proposed Code of Conduct Bylaw, which subsequently passed. Concordia alumnus and CUSID.ca web space donor Gordon Buchan then withdrew his support for CUSID. The entire issue is complex to the point that nobody really has a clear understanding of it yet, though outgoing CUSID President Konrad Koncewicz has more than a little to say about the concerns regarding club sovereignty.
Has anybody else noticed that the acronym "CUSID" is redundant for the ostensive sake of being pronounceable? It stands for the Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate. First of all, one would contest that it is strictly bound to universities alone; secondly, the redundancy lies in "University" and "Intercollegiate". It would follow that the 'U' is up for elimination, the result being "CSID", pronounced "see-sid", but not to be confused with CSIS. Debaters are only spooks in the literal sense.
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"Though the heart be heavy and hurt you may be feeling,
If there is time for praying there is time for healing.
So if through your window there is a new day breaking, Thank God for the promise, though mind and soul be aching.
If with harvest over there is grain enough for gleaning, There is a new tomorrow and life still has meaning..."
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Book Browsing
I did a lot of aisle shopping (a la window shopping). I walked around the store (for a full one hour) – that I didn't buy anything is another matter altogether! Fact is, I need to feel compelled to buy one; almost as if the book owned me (and not the other way). So despite all the Wodehouses, Archers, Sparks, Austens, Dickens et al vying for my attention – I walked out empty-handed.
But I was surprised to notice a whole section of 'Indian' authors. A section boldly proclaimed – Indian Romantic Novels. And I was dismayed at what I saw. Why? Here was a stack of books of 'budding' authors (mostly first-timers) and I am disillusioned by that kind. It's because I've been disappointed trying to read one such 'author'. This chap, Sumrit Shahi got published at 17 (can you imagine?) and I saw so many rave reviews (and ignored the bad ones) on Flipkart, that I was benevolent enough to give him the benefit of the doubt. I aspire to get published myself someday (me and my modest dreams!). I thought that it's only fair that I should give a newbie a chance. And nothing best summarizes the decision of buying his debut novel 'Just Friends…' than this one word – regret. It is more than evident that it's written by a 17-year old. It has a boy and a girl (how different!) and the theme is friendship/romance (no surprises there!). His style is revolting and I finished it just because I paid for it (that's 81 bucks I'll never see again!). Prior to trying this book, I had enrolled for a book review program at BlogAdda as well, and got a book (supposedly poetry) to review – Musings of a Wanderer by Shreya Chatterjee
Pretty much the same experience there as well. Once bitten, twice shy – they say. Not so in my case, apparently. I don't want to generalize, but I really don't expect much from this bunch of writers. After a certain Bhagat struck gold, hordes of IIT, IIM-grads have taken to getting published. No kidding! I checked a couple of books and it definitely had the IIT/IIM or *some B-school* tag. And it is all formulaic, especially the new crop of writers. The plot normally circles around a girl, a boy and their confused love V/s friendship relationship. There will be a bit of trials or tribulations, if at all. And a predictable ending, I guess (without reading, there's only so much I can say!). The book itself looks tacky – poor selection of colours, fonts and layout. The typesetting is horrible – the fonts, margin, spacing et al. As for the editing and proof-reading, the less said the better. Typos are commonplace in such books and it looks as if no one took any real effort in going through the text with a fine comb. And the titles make you cringe, smirk or leave you plainly surprised.
'Oh shit, not again' – I said. Viji asked, 'why what happened?' Nothing had – I was just reading the title of a book! I read a whole host of titles, which were more like sentences – and if any of you want to amuse yourself, I'd recommend you visit the nearest bookstore.
I understand that these are not big publishing houses and they probably have their limitations; but compromising on quality on all fronts is not justified – especially the content. I feel like drawing a parallel to the film industry, where crap movies sell and if the movie makers are quizzed, they reply, 'yehi bikta hai boss'! Some people would hold the audience responsible for the kind of movies being made. Similarly, a section would like to hold the readers accountable for the quality of books. But to me, saying 'We make what the audience appreciates' doesn't hold good entirely. It is not correct to under-estimate the depth and breadth of the readers' knowledge or awareness. There are really well-read people who constitute the general public, and under-estimating the reader is a folly in itself.
But again, that brings me to the 'well-read' population. I have no clue how big (or small) it is – but the real question is how many people actually read? And read a lot? Maybe part of the fault is with the audience after all; if you've been a frog-in-a-well all along, you would tend to believe the well is indeed the world. And that must explain why average to below-average books wear the 'National Bestseller' tag with pride. And given that any venture would want to reap benefits, scores of such books manage to get published.
There was a time when I thought getting published was a big deal. Maybe it still is, in many ways. But somehow seeing that any Tom, Dick or Harry is getting his book out, maybe I am losing faith in the sanctity of the printed word.
I don't think I am going to any conclusion with this. But the way I see it, the onus is on the readers, the writers and the publishers.
• Let us be well-read, so that we may truly acknowledge and appreciate good work; and know to differentiate the good, the mediocre and the trash.
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Well said. It has become so easy to get published and anyone worth two words is a writer. but that is true about any profession. There are hordes of actors and singers. But not all are Shahrukh or Lata Mangeshkar. Similarly these books will come and go. The real ones will stayReplyDelete
If you value your time and your life, don't even venture towards "Oh shit not again!" So upset was I after reading it that I wrote a mail to the publishers asking them why they bring out such trash in the name of books. ANd the problem witht hat book is not so much the story as is the editing. Horrendous!!ReplyDelete
And ya, after CB, everyone thinks they can write a book. Actually, anyone can. Whether it is good or bad is what matters. Like I asked in my book review of 'I'm not twenty-four', will joining an MBA ensure that I'll eventually write a book, somehow or the other? I won't say CB is a bad writer. He writes for a certain section of the society, who still buy his books, whatever his critics say baout him. But like you said, he gave way to a whole bunch of people who think that they can write a book if they know even a bit of English. He created a literary Frankenstein. :/
And I seriously miss going to bookstores and randomly browsing and buying. :( I should make a visit soon.
Yes Arju, I agree with you there. The real ones will stay. But you see - the increase of mediocre writers have cluttered this industry. At least the writing/publishing industry wasn't widely accessible/available to all. It took some amount of effort to be published. But with publishing going 'democratic', now it's anyone's choice. It's a good thing in one way, because even the good 'strugglers' get a break faster/easier than before. But bad because it has invited a whole host of uninvited guests!ReplyDelete
Oh no Divya, not to worry. I've sworn that I'll not try any more of those kinds. I read another one (sigh, when will I learn?) - it's called 'When The Marriage is made in Comedy Circus' by Deepali Basur. This was borrowed, and so at least that's wasted only my time (and not money!). That completes my trilogy of 'bad books'. That's enough chances to 'em!ReplyDelete
Seriously, publishers who encourage such things should be hanged!
C-Bag (as he's fondly called) isn't bad. Actually, I enjoyed 'Five Point Someone' a lot (the only book of his I liked). But sadly, it spawned a lot of 'me-too'writers. As you said, 'literary Frankenstein'!
Go to a bookstore soon. There's only so much 'random' browsing one can do online. It's much more fun going to stores and doing it :)
I love going to bookstores- I think my whole family does, so it suits me just fine :DReplyDelete
And so true- after Chetan Bhagat, there seems to be so many books of the same kind :/ What irks me is that a lot of people claim to be voracious readers and all they've read so far is Bhagat, hahaa!
Exactly Krishna - some people have just read him! But, if it can get people who weren't into reading to actually start, then I think it's still good enough :)ReplyDelete
People should go beyond him and actually explore more.
I think, the analogy between the crappy movies being churned out and the so called trashy books being fed to us is quite apt..ReplyDelete
Part of the reason, I think, is, there is always a tendency of following other foot steps, doing something, which has been done successfully before. New ideas, New style of writing, innovative story lines, unique presentations, experimentation is virtually nil. And part of this blame goes to both writers and the publishers. May be publishers are afraid of printing something different, unwilling to take a risk from an unknown author and in turn the author sticks to the tried and tested formula..and this viscous circle engulfs us in the form of those books. Even that said, there is no excuse of the errors present in the book, which can put off any reader.
However, there is hope, always that someone will take the risk, someone will write a different and a true book which will be appreciated by true readers.
P.S - I am a vociferous reader. I have no ambition of getting published. :D
Best Wishes :)
Precisely Kunal. It's easiest to succumb to a 'formula' that works, or invest in something that's safe and guarantees returns. And I am completely with you on the errors - that's actually unpardonable. The publishers can't probably change the author's language/style. But editing/proof reading is a 'hygiene' factor, to say the least. We expect a book to free from such glaring errors.ReplyDelete
Yes let's hope not one, but many 'someones' will take the risk!
Thanks for stopping by here :)
Hi Vinitha,ReplyDelete
Sorry to hear you haven't been having any good experiences with Indian Authors. Would you be interested in trying my debut fiction novel 'Once Upon the Tracks of Mumbai' for a book review. For more details, please visit www.rishivohra.com. You can also get back in touch with me through my website. :)
Look forward to hearing back.
Sure Rishi! I'm game for it. Do let me know how you want to take this forward. And... thanks for stopping by my blog :)Delete


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Though it was a hard decision to make, I asked for my right back for all of my books from one of my publishers--the one who published my Rocky Bluff P.D. mysteries and a couple of others.
One of those is Lingering Spirit. This one is quite different than any of my other books--it's a love story with a touch of the supernatural.
I could have never done any of this, but good friends Lorna and Larry Collins did all the work. Lorna did everything to get it back on Amazon as an e-book and trade paperback.
The new cover is absolutely stunning, don't you think?
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What is known as Old Hadensville originally stood about one mile from the present village of that name on land now owned by Mr. Smith, and here some of the ruins of the buildings can yet be seen. As early, probably, as 1815, Elijah Haden settled on this farm, and it being a crossing of two public roads, he commenced to merchandise there, and for many years he did an extensive business. He was succeeded by Dr. Burton, who had a store there in about 1821. Alexander Chesnut merchandised there in about 1830. John C. Harlan, whom we have mentioned above, also did business there for many years. About the last man to engage in merchandising there was Holland Uppenheimer, who continued in business until 1860. In that year the Memphis Branch of Louisville & Nashville road was run through this district, passing about a mile to the south of the old place. It ran through the land of Richard Hollins, who proceeded to donate land for depot and railroad purposes, and also proceeded to lay out a town. This gentleman had come to this district from Louisa County, Va., in 1837, and settled on that farm. After the town had been laid out he merchandised there until his death. His son, R. T. Hollins, succeeded him, and is still doing an excellent business there. Some years ago Dr. H. F. Randol started up a drug store there. In 1882 he sold out to R. Graham, Jr., who is still doing business. In 1866 W. L. Kimbrough opened a store there and continued in business for twelve years. This gentleman's father came to this district in 1819, and was for many years one of the leading farmers of the district, owning at one time about 1,000 acres. The village now contains about a dozen houses, and is at present one of the voting places of the district. Ed O'Brien is at present the Station and Express Agent.
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schedule and I am happy to say I finisged 4 skeins (yay me). I am hopeful that this new approach will help me become disciplined. In the mean time it will also help me be more successful selling the finished product.


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FO: Lace Capelet
Pattern: Lace Capelet
For: me
Yarn: 273 yds Malabrigo Lace in Lavanda / 192
Needles: US 10 Knit Picks Options
Inspired by: AShrillCaramel's version
Timeline: started 02.09.2009; finished 02.27.2009
Well, not much to report on this. The pattern was straightforward and it knit up really fast. I followed some other people's suggestion of casting on 140 sts, and it worked out well. I also knit additional decrease rounds on rounds 81 and 85. I would have finished it sooner, but I first bound off knit-wise, which ended up too tight. Then I did a sewn bind-off that was way too loose. Finally, I went ahead and redid the sewn bind-off so that it was tighter. I think it looks better now.
I really liked working with the Malabrigo Lace and enjoyed the subtle color shifts in the yarn. I think this will be great to toss over a tank top during the summer. If I had been paying attention, I probably would have made it so that there wasn't a disruption to the yarn-over pattern where the row began, but I was lazy. I don't think it's that big of a deal anyway. I probably should have knit another repeat before starting the decreases, but...yeah, lazy.
FO: Tapestry Cowl
Pattern: Tapestry Cowl
For: me
Yarn: 147 yds Mountain Colors Bearfoot in Blue Green, 155 yds Spindle Cat Studio Handpainted Merino Wool Yarn in Olde Gold
Needles: Knit Picks Options and fixed circs in US 4/3.5 mm, US 3/3.25 mm, and US 1 1/2/2.5 mm
Timeline: started 12.29.2008; finished 02.14.2009
When I first saw this pattern, I knew I wanted to make this for myself. I also had a couple skeins of sock yarn that I thought would look good together. Normally, I wouldn't want to pay $5 for a cowl pattern, but I thought this pattern was pretty extraordinary. However, after purchasing the pattern I was blown away. The pattern is so well-written and has tons of useful information for double-knitting, including video tutorials. If anyone is thinking of buying this pattern, don't hesitate. It's fabulous. I would knit one of Pepperknit's patterns again in a heartbeat.
Before starting this cowl, I thought this might be the sort of project that takes months and months to complete. Seeing the pattern emerge helped this move along a lot more quickly. I've only double-knit one thing before and I didn't really know what I was doing. I decided to knit this continental and the suggestion in the pattern for continental knitters was awesome.
I knit the pattern as written aside from needle size choice. I had read that a lot of people had issues getting gauge, so I started out on US 4s instead of US 5s. I ended up going down another size to US 3s and finally down to US 1 1/2s. I didn't rip anything out, though. I just moved down in needle size as I went, which resulted in the bottom of the cowl being wider than the top, which I like. It seems to stay up on my face pretty well and I can't wait to try it out in the cold.
FO: Lace Ogee Skirt
Pattern: Ogee Lace Skirt
For: me
Size: followed directions for the 43" waist
Yarn: ~303 yds Berroco Comfort in Dutch Teal
Needles: US 11 Denises for the skirt; US 2 / 2.75 mm metal DPNs for i-cord ties
Timeline: started 01.25.2009; finished 02.01.2009
This isn't exactly the best picture in the world, but whatever. It isn't exactly the time of year to wear this puppy in Chicago, so I may be updating this at some point in the future. I thought that the pattern was well-written and enjoyed working on it. It knit up really fast, too. The only changes I made were to go up a needle size, not bind off the three stitches that would eventually be one of the i-cord ties (so that I didn't have to pick up stitches later), and knit the i-cord on tiny needles. I'm really glad I knit the ties on very small needles, since they're nice and firm.
I'm pretty happy with how this turned out. I chose Comfort since I'm cheap and was surprised that it was pretty nice to work with. It wasn't as drapey as I wanted, so I ended up killing it by holding a wet cloth over it and pressing down with an iron. It hangs much more nicely now, and it really helped give me a bit more length (and width, which was fine) and open up the lace pattern. I made this to wear in Brazil next month, so I guess I'll see how much use I get out of it.


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text: Arithmetic deals with expressions such as shapes, space, numbers (1-10) and their relationship and progresses towards larger quantities and abstract. The materials are so beautifully designed and appropriate for each child during his/her sensitive periods of learning math. Mathematical apparatus provides the necessary stimulation for the child to learn math concepts and, the math operations addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, truly understand what each one means in their deeper sense.


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Watt Nicoll
Watt Nicoll is a character. As a child he competed in bagpipe competitions around Scotland. He has been a speedway driver (for the Glasgow Tigers) and led a traditional jazz band for five years. He has appeared on television shows (once as "Pet Man"), had a zoological column in a national paper and has been publicity agent for Miss Scotland. More recently he has flourished in the world of motivational speaking, in which field he is regarded as a guru. He hit the headlines when England soccer manager Kevin Keegan hired him to motivate the English national side before their 1999 match against Poland (they won 3-1).
However, it is probably as a folk singer that Watt Nicoll is best known. During the late 1960s and 70s he playeding the folk club circuit and released several albums on the Transatlantic label (a fuller discography can be seen here). Watt plays whistle on most of these, but not really as a main instrument. On 'Nice to Be Nice' (1971), however, Watt plays a whistle medley, Lodging In the Cold Ground/Kate Dalrymple/Reel O' Stumpie O, displaying some of his piping background in its style. On other tracks such as The Whistling Duke ('WATTcha!' (1970)) he uses the whistle in a lyrical, almost whimsical way. Like Willie Kemp before him, Watt also played the ocarina.
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You're gonna have to crane your neck to see past Rihanna's train and Sarah Jessica Parker's headdress, but just beyond them last night at the Met Gala Red Carpet was Dakota Johnson in a much smaller but equally radiant look. And when we say radiant, we mean it, because she was actually radiating light, like a total babe.
Dakota's Chanel Haute Couture stunning mini-dress was a checkerboard made up of glittering pieces of mirror. Like, actual mirrors. Paired with her freshly chopped locks and a delicate heel, Dakota dazzled. Check her out:
How hot does she look?? And more importantly, how many shades of grey would you say she's wearing? Like, 50, maybe?
Mr. Grey would be drooling, undoubtedly.
Oh come on, if he happened to be on that red carpet last night, he would've promptly found the nearest elevator to sneak away to and then he would've pinned her up against the wall and, you know. (Hottest. Scene. Ever.)
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Ok, back to the dress. Disco is coming back, y'all. And Dakota's just ahead of the curve with her disco ball dress. Was she the stunner of the after party dance floor? You bet she was.
The theme of this year's Gala was "China: Through the Looking Glass," which explains her China doll clutch (or minaudière if we're getting technical). It's a delicate touch that ties her look just enough to the theme.
Basically, Dakota, you killed it all around. Get it, girl.
Do you think this is Dakota's hottest look yet?
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Worst to Best – The Band
After years on the road, The Band recorded the Basement Tapes with Bob Dylan, where they developed their unique melding of rock with traditional folk, country and blues forms. The organic harmonies, the virtuoso but often unassuming musicianship, and songs that seemed to spring from an America of a hundred years earlier, created a richness and homespun authenticity that has rarely been touched in popular music. Their ensemble sound is rich and detailed, with most of the group skilled on several instruments, and the three vocalists each bringing their own personality to the material.
The Band released ten studio albums during their career, but for this blog post I'm only looking at the six albums that meet the following criteria:
– feature The Band's original lineup of Rick Danko (bass, vocals), Levon Helm (drums, vocals), Richard Manuel (piano, vocals), Robbie Robertson (guitar), and Garth Hudson (multi-instrumentalist). This excludes the three reunion albums that The Band made in the 1990s, without Robbie Robertson, their primary songwriter, and Richard Manuel.
– made up of originals – this excludes 1973's covers album Moondog Matinee.
As well as the below studio albums, the star studded farewell concert The Last Waltz is essential viewing for any fan of rock and roll, even if it's just for Neil Young's nose and Van Morrison's high kicks.
6. Islands (1977)
Although it looks like a studio album, Islands is essentially a collection of leftovers, some dating all the way back to 1972, released to fulfill the group's contractual obligations. There's worthwhile stuff, but much of Islands feels like second tier material from The Band.
5. Stage Fright (1970)
The Band's first two albums were a tough act to follow, and their third album feels flat and unambitious to me, even though I like Robertson's introspective lyrics about life on the road on songs like 'Time To Kill' and the title track.
4. Cahoots (1971)
Song for song, Cahoots is perhaps weaker than Stage Fright, but I like that the band are trying new things. Van Morrison duets with Richard Manuel on '4% Pantomine', while Allen Toussaint arranged the horns on the opening 'Life Is A Carnival'. Songs like 'Last of the Blacksmiths' and 'Where Do We Go From Here' are forgotten highlights in the group's catalogue.
3. Northern Lights – Southern Cross (1975)
After four years without an album of originals, The Band released their strongest set since their first two albums. The group's sound is updated for the mid 1970s, and the fine materials includes the fun R&B of 'Ophelia', the soulful country ballad 'It Makes No Difference', and the historical epic 'Acadian Driftwood'.
2. Music From Big Pink (1968)
The Band's first album was their most democratic, named after the house in upstate New York where they recorded it. Robbie Robertson contributed signature song 'The Weight', but there are also songs from Manuel, Bob Dylan, and the traditional 'Long Black Veil'.
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On The Band's second album, the music encapsulates mythic Americana, and feels Biblical in its significance. 'Rag Mama Rag' and 'Up On Cripple Creek' are rollicking fun, Manuel's 'Whispering Pine' is fragile and beautiful, while the heavy hitters are the civil war epic 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' and the concluding 'King Harvest (Has Surely Come)', where Robertson lets rip after almost two entire albums avoiding guitar solos.
What are your thoughts on The Band? Should they have chosen a more Google-friendly name? Are their 1990s albums worth hearing? What's their best album?


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