Industrial valves are an essential component of any process industry. They are, nevertheless, the most underappreciated, in part because they are hidden performers whose presence is felt most when they underperform or break down. Valves can be considered to traffic cops who halt, control, or divert traffic. You can only think the havoc that would ensue if there was no traffic cop on the scene. Valves are also necessary for isolating flow, regulating flow, and diverting flow. Depending on the

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So I guess I'm back or something. Huh. So... does someone want me to talk about something? Ok.

So where have I bean all this time? I'm not entirely sure - how long have I been gone? Also, what's all this talk about me trying my hand at writing again? Well...

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X-Chan sincerely doubts anyone is reading this, but X-Chan writes anywee.

Now, if one is reading this, one may be asking, “XNN, where is this promised story from an unhinged Scotsman?”

The answer is; it’s in the pipeline. Butt the delays have been doubled since last The Next Generation? was worked on (specifially, X-Chan has become addicted to Dwarf Fortress) and the first chapter may be several weeks away at least.

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This Blog does not address any of my stories, and in fact deals with political/religious views regarding video games. This is me essentially ranting. If you do not wish to be party to this, simply walk away. You have been warned.

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JKinsley 'bout to drop the hottest new chapter of 2019!

Or not. I'm not that cool. But I did manage to get a whole bunch of new stuff written to get The New Librarian a new chapter. Currently undergoing some review before I post it, but oh man! Get excited for the first new Kinsley words in like.... 2 years or something? A long time.

I'm sorry for the wait.

Hey everyone, I figured I’d share with you all my first few days of experience with VR (virtual reality, for those unfamiliar with the acronym), and let you all know what I think, and what my recommendations are.

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Preread by hawthornbunny, Bugsydor, and Halcyon42!

Soup.

Source

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Technically, one’s an Acadia, but they’re both basically the same thing.

Source

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Alright, kids, grab your favorite beverage and settle in while the Admiral tells you about the best kind* of diagnosis to do!

Eh, close enough

We’re talking about the diagnosis after a repair is made. An expensive repair.

And they’re both Fords.

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