Tuesday, November 30, 2010

21-The Importance Of Being Able To Say "No"

Do you easily manage to say "No" to someone who wants a favour from you, while deep inside you feel you want to refuse?
Or do you, like I used to do for quite some time, roll across your feeling with a bulldozer and say: "Yes, of course .....", because you feel uncomfortable saying "No".

If you are prepared to follow the self motivation tips hereunder you will create healthier boundaries and with some self motivation exercise you will ultimately acquire the necessary self motivation skills.

I remember it took me quite some time to change from a person who wanted to please others, into a person who is consciously aware of what he feels and really stands for what he wants.

I used to waist far too much time with projects and activities that I really did not want to do. I was simply spending valuable moments of my time on other people's good opportunities.

My mentor taught me how important it was for me to become experienced at feeling what I felt, at questioning myself if this was what I truly wanted, and at saying "No" if it wasn't.

Learning to live our full potential also means that we have to learn to not always say "Yes" to what other people want. We can only move forward with our dreams and goals if we are focused on the things that will produce them.

My mentor made me decide on what I wanted in my life and what I didn't.
He convinced me to make these my personal policies.
If I didn't want to let friends borrow money any longer, then I had to make it my personal policy.
If I didn't want to discuss important business deals over the phone anymore, then I had to make that my personal policy.

In general it's not difficult to say to people what our policies are and we don't even have to say the word "No".
People tend to respect policies. And it's likely that no one will take them personally. They simply realize it's a healthy boundary you have set for all occasions.

It gets more tricky to say "No" , however, when what we are being offered sounds attractive.
How can we determine for ourselves what is a good choice and what isn't?

I have learned to put such opportunity in writing, close my eyes and ask myself the following questions:

First of all I ask myself: "Would doing this be in my highest option"?, and when I feel it is, I ask myself what kind of information I need to gather and what I would need to do to make it happen.

Next I compare that information with what I know about achieving my goals.
Is everything in line or is this opportunity leading me down a different path?
Is it harmonizing with the purpose I am passionate about, or does it simply sound better than what I am doing at that moment?

It's good to talk to a mentor or other advisors about potential opportunities and reflect on their knowledge and expertise. They can help to become aware of what's involved and they can help to stay focused on our goals and dreams.

After a couple of years of practice I have learned to stay focused on my higher goals and I have learned to say no to good opportunities that interfere with my higher goals.
I had to discover that I was not rejected for saying "No". Actually I noticed that people respected me for my clarity and drive.

You know, we are in control of how we feel and how we behave and express ourselves, and so are others.
That means that if other people get upset with you saying "No", well, that's their choice. Isn't it?

Monday, November 29, 2010

Stump Grinders

Stump grinders are designed and used for the purpose of clearing stumps, digging holes, cutting roots, etc. They do not cause any external damage and that's a great advantage when it comes to these grinders. These grinders were large in size previously. But now the size has been reduced so that they can be carried in a small truck. They run on fuel. Therefore the longer they run, the higher the fuel cost would be for you.

The capacity of the engines used may be 2-cycle engines or 4-cycle engines. The usage differs as per the engine capacity. For example, 2-cycle engines cannot be used in hill sides, whereas 4-cycle engines can be used for this purpose. They are designed in such a manner that they do not leave any tire marks and can be used all through the year. They are suitable for use even during the rainy season. With special attachments they can be used for cutting concrete also. They are used for maintaining cemeteries, golf courses, lawns and other large areas that cannot be maintained manually. Stump grinders act as a substitute for bulldozers and are used in all the places where bulldozers cannot be used. Stump grinders are comprised of body which is generally made of aluminum, cutting heads, carbide teeth, trenching teeth, bearings legs, and the engine itself.

Stump grinders are useful to landscaping or business organizations offering excavation services. The initial capital outlay required is lesser when compared to the purchase of bulldozers. The cost of operation also works out in a small amount, because the cost of transport and the fuel required for operation are low. Added advantages of these stump grinders are that they can be carried anywhere, used in confined spaces, and clear areas without causing damage to the vicinity. Their operation can be done even in hilly or rocky areas. The simplicity, safety, efficiency, portability and cost have to be considered before making a purchase. They cost anything from $1500 to $4000.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Daewoo Cold Start

even after pre heating it, the daewoo hates the cold!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGbEag29mfI&hl=en

Friday, November 26, 2010

Bob the Builder Promoting Family Values

Bob the Builder is a character from the children's television series created by Keith Chapman and originally broadcast on the BBC in 1997. Bob has been watched by millions of children around the world and has been favored by parents for his positive influence on children and family values.

Bob the Builder is a great example for children to follow and the stories not only entertain, but illustrate what real life is all about. Sure, Bob encounters problems working on the construction site, but he always has a positive attitude to complete the task at hand with a solution. With the help of his friend and business partner Wendy and his machine talking team of trucks and equipment, Scoop the yellow backhoe loader, Muck the red bulldozer, Dizzy the orange concrete mixer, Roley the green steamroller, Lofty the blue crane, Zoomer the purple snowmobile, Travis the cyan tractor, Tumbler the yellow and green concrete mixer, Benny the pink excavator, Jackaroo the blue pickup truck, Packer the red pickup truck, Skip the yellow skip loader and Scrambler the blue bike the job is always completed enthusiastically.

The adventures of Bob the Builder and the gang encourage kids to learn about teamwork, leadership, patience, respect, resolving conflicts, friendship and co-operation with others as they work together on the construction site and play together, all important skills and values to teach children.

The lessons that young children learn are the building blocks of character and integrity that will shape them as they grow and will stay with them throughout the rest of their lives. The characteristics of Bob the Builder are a great example to children and prove essential in later working life where building relationships with fellow workers, fostering teamwork in working environments and getting the job done are all important assets in your abilities to succeed in both personal and working life.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

SURIGAO TREASURE:Part 7of8 OF GINTONG PAMANA

Part 7 of the Gintong Pamana episode that aired on June 8, 2008 on THE PROBE at ABS-CBN. Video Summary In 1981, Berto Morales, a farmer employed as a bulldozer operator in an irrigation project in Surigao struck gold. He discovered a treasure trove of gold ornaments while bringing down a hill to collect filling materials. The discovery, hitherto unknown to the public, is among the largest collection of Philippine archaeological gold in the country as well as in the rest of the world. Recovered in association with 10th to 13th century Chinese ceramics, the gold ornaments show similarities in form and iconography with artifacts of other cultures in the region. Experts believe the discovery will rewrite history. Nothing of this scale and magnitude and magnificence has ever been seen before, says Dr. Florina Capistrano-Baker, former curator of the Ayala Museum, of the gold find. Gold specialist Dr. John Miksic of the National University of Singapore describes the Surigao treasure as the single most important tangible heritage of the country. Experts say jewelers today cannot imitate or even come close to the quality of the workmanship of the intricate designs of our ancestors gold. Part of the Surigao treasure is the Sacred Thread, which is worn during ceremonies and weighs more than four kilos. Baker says the belt-like object is so heavy a mannequin broke because of its sheer weight. PROBE reporter, Cheche Lazaro, searches for Berto Morales in Surigao. From then on, Lazaro ...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm-ASKMwxCM&hl=en

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Bulldozer - The Perfect Construction Buddy

The Bulldozer is one of the most essential types of heavy equipment that one must have in a construction company and even in a large scale excavation and demolition team. This equipment can easily carry debris full of broken wires, steel poles, and concrete. This large machine has two big wheels fitted for heavy use and which is used by the operator during the heavy work of a construction site. The bulldozer is a slow vehicle designed only for short transportation of huge soil, debris, and other building materials. It has lots of torque in its engine which makes it stronger despite of its speed.

A bulldozer can perform its job like a small platoon of soldiers. With this machine, you are guaranteed of having employed 20 men under your command. The major role of this machine is to complete the tasks in a certain construction site in an easier way. The bulldozer, like any other machine, needs some maintenance and proper care. Abusing your bulldozer might break it beyond repair. Even if the damage is repairable, the parts needed might be too expensive to buy or too old to find. In general, this heavy equipment has a long life span if it is not abused. Operators should know how much weight capacity the bulldozer can carry in order to avoid overexerting the engine and breaking the bucket.

Misuse of the bulldozer does not only damage the heavy equipment, but it also endangers the people around it. It can also mess up with the ongoing operations. If it can do the work of 20 people, it can cause as much damage as 20 people can do. The after effects and the damages would range from small to very large. Moreover, it is already a guarantee that the money needed to mend and keep the project on track would be quite a lot.

A regular check up before and after use can help the operator gauge the capabilities of the heavy equipment. The mechanic operator must check the state of the engine, the pressure in the tires and the response time of the levers with the bucket. If the bulldozer is an old model, it is much better to do a more thorough inspection. These old models are prone to rust and fuel blockage. Most of its grease has also dried out making the bulldozer creaky and prone to friction between joints. A yearly maintenance evaluation by a competent heavy equipment mechanic should be done in order to know what parts to change in order to lengthen the life span of the bulldozer.

Now, you might think that using a bulldozer for your project might be too dangerous and a double edge gamble that might either make or break you. This has some truth in it; however, there are safety measures that should be followed in order to avoid these kinds of things from happening. The benefits of using a bulldozer outweigh its cons. It was designed for heavy work and it can really do awesome things. It just needs proper maintenance and safety measures in order to fully utilize its abilities.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Join a Heavy Equipment Operation School For a Good Job

You must have been dismayed by the large number of people who were shown the door by their employers during the recession. This must have made you wary enough to opt for a career in a sector which is not affected by recessions. If you not sure about the sector that will give you job security even when things are bad, you may take a look at the construction industry. Though some people were asked to leave even in this industry, most skilled personnel were not sacked simply because some work had to be done. The same applies to the mining industry. People often avoid these industries because they feel that they could be asked leave anytime if they work as unskilled laborers. However, the jobs of heavy equipment operators are quite secure.

To become a equipment operator, you will have to go to a this equipment operation school to learn the ropes. Some people avoid the programs offered by these schools because they feel that the cost is rather high. However, they forget that loans are easily available for programs in this operation schools. And once the course is completed, the salaries that are offered are more than adequate for repaying the loans.

The advantage of these courses is that they enable the participants to move up from the unskilled laborer category to the skilled personnel category. These professionals are paid handsome salaries because the employers know from experience that untrained personnel tend to make mistakes that can be extremely expensive. In fact people may even lose their lives if heavy equipment is not handled properly because the machines are very powerful. The value of training offered at heavy equipment operation schools has increased after investigations have revealed that people without licensees make the mistakes that lead to loss of lives and property.

While choosing a heavy equipment operation school for yourself, do not let money be a concern because you will get a loan and earn enough to repay the loan. Instead you must try to go to a this operation school where you will be allowed to handle the equipment. This will enable you to be prepared for the several challenges that you will face while operating the machines in real construction or mining sites.

You must go through the information available in the sites of heavy equipment operation schools before choosing the one that you feel will be suitable for you.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Standard Electricians Versus Industrial Electrical Contractors - What's the Difference?

Commercial businesses simply don't have time to play around when it comes to installing or repairing equipment, particularly when dealing with electrical systems. This makes choosing between standard and industrial electrical contractors a vital decision involving the everyday running of a manufacturing or commercial business.

While it may be tempting to hire a standard electrician, the advantage of hiring electricians from a reliable industrial electrical service can make a huge difference in how these issues are dealt with and how they affect a company's bottom line. Here are some significant differences between a standard and an industrial electrician.

Standard and Industrial Electrical Contractors Have Different Areas of Expertise

The electrical systems found in residential homes and those found in commercial businesses are completely different. Not only do commercial systems require higher voltage, but there can also be complex requirements and segments because of the additional power and resilience this kind of equipment requires. A residential coffee brewer, for example, is completely different from one found in a busy restaurant.

Commercial buildings tend to have larger, more involved systems because of the large pieces of equipment running in most business settings. Therefore, to work on these systems businesses need an industrial electrical service that includes knowledgeable professionals with experience in dealing with these kinds of systems.

An Industrial Electrical Service Understands the Pressure of Running a Business

Companies are under a lot of pressure to get every penny possible out of each and every second, regardless of the industries they are in. Industrial electricians understand this pressure because they run businesses themselves in addition to working with businesses.

They understand how important it is that machines are repaired as quickly as possible and that downtime is avoided as much as possible. These professionals will be aware of how they can make the repairs with minimal impact on the functioning of the business. And, if it will take some time to get the right parts in, they'll know how to work around a problem if it's possible. Standard electricians often won't know these things because they don't generally work with these systems.

Industrial Electricians Know the Rules

Businesses are controlled by a completely different set of rules and regulations from residential buildings, and the consequences of violating these terms can range from an extensive fine or getting shut down to injury or death. This is certainly nothing commercial and industrial businesses want to leave to chance by leaving it to a standard electrician.

Industrial electrical contractors are familiar with these laws as well as all of the changes that occur. They know how to bring old equipment up to code in addition to ensuring each piece of equipment receives repairs.

An industrial electrical service has individuals with the knowledge, expertise, and experience businesses need in order to operate as efficiently and profitably as possible. This is the single biggest difference between standard and industrial electrical contractors and the biggest reason to consider a business service provider very carefully before making a choice.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

DARWIN Totò Galanti Gela

spiegazione teoria di Charly Darwin. Bulldozer Rai 2.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NM0DXJHLiQ&hl=en

Friday, November 19, 2010

Caterpillar D11 RC

modèle radiocommandé d'un bulldozer Caterpillar D11R. C'est le plus puissant et lourd modèle d'engin de chantier existant à cette echelle. 160 kg de poussée, 54 kg de poids, entièrement construit en métal.Il à été presenté pour la première fois en Suisse à l'occasion du Salon "Rail Expo 2008" à Nyon. Realisation de Konst,video protégé par ©copyright 2008- toute reproduction interdite



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2akOwFzPAQ&hl=en

Thursday, November 18, 2010

The I-35 Bridge Collapse And a Bit of Reality

Anyone viewing pictures of the recent Minneapolis area bridge collapse on I-35 was saddened, stunned, and probably given pause to reflect on their own daily travels. It could happen to me! My family! Here in my town! How could this happen in 21st century America? Who is to blame? There is always somebody to blame, isn't there?

These are but a few of the comments and perspectives I have seen and heard since the tragic collapse. The immediate response from the ruling and media class was to call for more money to be invested in infrastructure. Always more money, the starving government is continually on a penurious diet forced upon them by stingy taxpayers. Give me a break.

Last night I viewed a documentary television program on the building of the Great Northern Railroad. The line was envisioned, built and funded by James J. Hill. Mr. Hill used private funds solely to construct the 1700 miles of track, bridges, stations and spur lines that became The Great Northern railroad. He was not a distant tycoon, managing the business operation from afar. Mr. Hill spent almost everyday in the field actually supervising the construction of the massive project.

The Great Northern was an engineering marvel. It was the northernmost of the main east/west lines built after the Civil War and was key to developing and populating the northern tier of the United States. The line was an engineering marvel, built through a vast wilderness and traversing the treacherous Rocky Mountains. Work was principally done by hand with dynamite and nitro-glycerine used as blasting agents. A key stretch of 670 miles of track and infrastructure was laid during a 15-month period alone.

Contrast this with public works projects we all view daily as we weave along our neighborhood streets and highways. Orange barrels line miles of highway, on each side, restricting traffic flow, and on many, many days, not a bulldozer, asphalt truck or workman is in sight. Jobs remain unfinished for many years. Mean while, usually in near proximity to this inactivity, we can watch whole subdivisions constructed, shopping venues go up and private property developed with speed, craftsmanship, on time (or early) and on (or under) budget.

Why the obvious disparity in work rate, productivity, and quite simply, bang for the buck that we view in private versus public development. My observation relies on the old saw; "it's other peoples money".

Jim Hill had his own money at risk in order to build the Great Northern railroad, get it operational and commence generating revenue and profit. Public projects face no such pressure. They are built with taxpayer, "other peoples money". These projects seem abstract, faceless, and bureaucratic. The taxpayer has been numbed to the inefficiencies of government at all levels and has come to tolerate a significant amount of incompetence. This incompetence they would never tolerate in their private commercial dealings.

State and Federal Highway funds are generated each time we buy a gallon of gas, buy a license and buy a vehicle. Trucks pay heavy levies to use public right of ways. Billions of dollars are available each year. In addition Congress and State Legislatures pass highway bills and earmark funds for special and pet projects. And yet, when a bridge collapses, the first chirp we hear is a call for more tax payer monies.

Incompetence, bureaucracy, layers of red tape, endless studies and simple mismanagement result in these billions of available taxpayer dollars producing far too little in public works. Indiana recently sold the Skyway Bridge to an Australian/Spanish concern for over a billion dollars. The Skyway, from Gary to Chicago, was a constant construction snarl for years. Why would a private concern buy a supposed "white elephant" like this toll bridge? Simply because they will run it more efficiently, keep ahead of maintenance issues, eliminate bureaucracy and turn a profit.

Before 1983 100% of the gasoline taxes collected were devoted to highway maintenance and construction. Then the Congress, the same Congress now seeking more highway taxes, began to devote a significant portion of the gas tax to mass transit projects. The result of this co-mingled revenue is a distortion of the delivery of transit benefits. Formerly adequate funding for roads has been utilized to promote light rail and pet mass transit projects that cannot otherwise support themselves.

The Los Angeles subway is a perfect example. Politicians lusted for this boondoggle. It was built and nobody came! Light rail projects have worked almost nowhere they have been built, and yet, they are constantly proposed for cities as an alternative to road construction, as a means to aid the environment and lighten traffic loads. The goal is laudable, the reality and results are laughable.

The mismanagement of the "Big Dig" in Boston is another very visible example of government at work, or more accurately, not at work. This public works project was many years and billions of dollars over budget. Once finally completed, the tunnel, under the Charles River, sprung leaks. Lawsuits have been filed, fingers pointed, blame placed. I maintain that a private concern, contracted to perform the construction of the "Big Dig" tunnel in downtown Boston, given a profit incentive, would have finished on time (or sooner) and on budget (if not under). As it is, local, state and federal taxpayers have been forced to bite this smelly bullet.

The loss of life as a result of the I-35 tragedy is horrible. The failure of the span is a major commercial blow to the Twin Cities economy. The rebuilding will be a major inconvenience to commuters. However, the bridge did not fall because of a lack of public funds. The very agencies that are crying for more funds are directly responsible for the lack of maintenance, inefficiencies, bureaucratic bungling and mismanagement that results in such a debacle.

There are better ways to build and maintain infrastructure. Unfortunately, we, the taxpaying citizenry, are too complacent to demand the same level of competence and efficiency we expect when we buy a carton of milk, a sofa, or build a simple sunroom on a home. "We have seen the enemy, and he is us".

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Toys - Tonka

Tonka Toys. Even the name sounds tough. And make no mistake about it. Tonka toys were tough, especially back in the good old days when toys were made to last, or as they would say in their TV commercials, "They're made Tonka tough". Yes, every tough kid had to have his Tonka truck. So when did this all start? How long has Tonka been cranking out these tough trucks?

Tonka started in 1947. The first trucks were made by a company called Mound Metalcraft. The company was located in Mound, Minnesota in a very small warehouse. No, this wasn't what you would call a big business when it began. The company itself actually specialized in manufacturing garden tools, which had to be tough. Taking that some technology and approach, they began making some of the toughest trucks ever put together.

In their first year alone, Mound Metalcraft manufactured over 37,000 of these tough trucks. This in spite of the fact that they only had two designs. The two designs were a steam shovel and a crane. Oh and in case you're wondering, the word Tonka means "great" in Sioux.

After World War II Tonka trucks became very popular with post war families. The demand for these trucks was so great that it far outweighed production. A year of the company's inventory would be sold out in just a few months.

The whole premise of the Tonka company and one that they refused to ever compromise on, was that their toys should be durable and give your child as much play time as possible out of them. They felt that there was no reason their toys shouldn't last for many years. And they did.

In the almost 60 years since the first Tonka toys were made, over 250 million of them have been sold. To this day, their vehicles are made to withstand just about anything you can throw at them. What began as just two trucks has grown into a whole line of trucks and playsets.

Over the years there have been some milestones in the Tonka legacy. It took over 17 years since their first truck, but in 1964 the most popular truck that they ever made, the Mighty Dump, came into existence. No truck of theirs ever sold more units. Between 1965 and 1972 was what was called the "Mighty Age". This is when the Tonka Mighty Series grew tremendously, giving us titles like the Mighty Clam, Crane, Shovel, Scraper, Car Carrier, Bulldozer, Wrecker, Hydraulic Dump, Roller, Bottom Dump, Mixer, Loadmaster and Grader. These were some of the most popular trucks ever.

Between 1973 and 1982 Tonka added more vehicle categories. This period of time gave us the Rescue Vehicle, Car Carrier, Forklift, Earth Mover, Adventure Buggy and, believe it or not, the Mighty Winnebago.

Over the next 25 years Tonka continued to produce quality products and new additions such as Chuck My Talking Truck, the first talking Tonka Toy.

Tonka promises to come out with trucks that are even tougher than the ones made almost 60 years ago.

That is going to be a tough act to follow.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

LEGO NXT + Power Functions Battle Tank

This project was built using one LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT (8527) kit, and one LEGO Power Functions Bulldozer (8275) kit, plus two LEGO adapter wires (and one rubber band).



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gMq0hsiEgo&hl=en

Monday, November 15, 2010

Bulldozer - A Powerful Machine

Bulldozer, usually called as dozer, is a powerful tractor used to move piling earth and rock and it is most utilized construction equipment in the world. The first bulldozer was used to till fields. It was designed by James Cummings and J. Earl McLeod. It is composed of a blade or blade, track and engines.

The base of the bulldozer is composed of fabricated steel plates and casting frame and undercarriage. The cab contains rubber, plastics and glasses. The power source of the dozer may vary depends on the type of engine. The rotating twin tracks and the vertical steel blade of the bulldozer make the equipment easily to move. The blade is use to push loads from one place to another and it weighs up to 7,264 kilogram. It is attached to the frame by an extended lever arm that can be move up and down and inclined using hydraulic power. Instead of using wheels, bulldozer is equipped with a huge flexible track.

More bulldozers have a built-in elevated sprocket which suspends the power train that makes the bulldozer's movement more flexible especially on rough terrain and slope area.

Power train contains the differential, transmission and gears that revolve the track. The power train is attached to the crankshaft that will transmit power to lift the sprocket gear. Self-regulating steering wheel is used to rotate the sprocket at full power while the other is slowly rotating as the bulldozer is revolving.

New innovations in the field of bulldozer are invented in recent years. This includes planetary gear transmission, differential steering and hydraulic power, automatic transmission of drive trains, automated controls and the blade is powered by hydraulic cylinder.

Attachments to bulldozer make the machine more flexible. One of the most common attachments is the ripper. The ripper is used to loosen compacted soil. A large bulldozer has single shank on the ripper while there are multiple shanks on a small bulldozer. The shanks are attached with a replaceable tooth.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Benefits of Sealing Concrete Pavers

Sealing a paver surface is beneficial for many reasons. First and foremost, the pavers will be protected from grease, spills, oil stains, etc. In addition to preventing stains, many sealers can dramatically improve the appearance of a home or business. A "wet" look or high-gloss sealer brings out the colors of each paver. For those individuals and companies desiring less of a visual impact there are "satin" and "natural" finishes that provide the same great protection while minimizing the changes in appearance.

Here is a quick summary of both the aesthetic and functional benefits you can expect from sealing your pavers:

APPEARANCE - Enhance the appearance of your hardscape with a sealer that is able to bring out and intensify the natural paver colors. In many cases, the change can be quite a dramatic improvement.
MAINTENANCE - Sealing pavers creates a surface that improves maintenance efforts by making it faster and easier to clean. Sealed surfaces can be wiped down with a mild detergent or pressure washed to remove any spills, dirt and debris.
PROTECTION - Sealed surfaces are more resistant to undesired stains such as oil, food and drink spills, etc. Some sealers also may protect against salts, acids, and other corrosive substances.
PRESERVATION - A UV-rated sealer will not yellow as it protects the paver colors from fading under a constant barrage of harmful sunlight.
STABILIZATION - Many sealers can reinforce pavement integrity by stabilizing joint sand which also deters weed growth and insect activity such as ant hills.
VERSATILITY - The same sealer used on your pavers can also be used on other areas in your hardscape including concrete, exposed aggregate, stone, etc.

Once your pavers are installed, sealing them is the logical next step. It protects your investment and gives them that added visual punch to really make your property stand out. Consider hiring a professional paver sealing company to complete your project. Search the Internet and visit a local professional's website to see some photos of the results they are capable of achieving.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Cat D8R Dozer Stockpiling

A cat d8r cuts down and stock piles road salt for the city of new york



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l9_-NhPapg&hl=en

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Important Things to Consider Before Planting a Black Truffle Farm - Part 1 of 4 Parts

There are some important factors to take into consideration before you contemplate a black truffle farm. First of all, you should be located between the 40th and the 47th latitude. If you are located in close proximity to these coordinates, your farm will be ok. It does not matter if you are in the northern or southern hemisphere, as long as you are between these coordinates. The black truffle grows in the wild between these latitudes.

The next most important criteria is the type of soil your land has. The black truffle will only grow in soil that has a Ph balance of 7.0 to 8.5. Optimal range they say is Ph 7.9. You will need a laboratory that does soil analysis and take the soil samples per their instructions.

There are all types of soil preparation available today. You can apply lime to raise your soil Ph balance. Adding lime is usually done over a couple of years, depending on how much the Ph balance needs to be raised. It is a slow process but it can be done. You will need expert advice to know how much lime you will need to add to get the soil optimal for your black truffle farm. You will need to remove any trees that are in the way or that might be harboring competing micro organisms. You do not want undesirable micro organisms competing for a space on your black truffle trees roots. Even thou there will always be competing micro organisms in the soil, you want to try to keep it to a minimum. The higher the Ph balance, the less competing micro organisms but it has its draw backs, high Ph balanced soil. When the Ph balance is high, trace elements deficiencies can occur in your black truffle farm. So a foliar analysis of your truffle trees is recommended once your trees are about 5 years old. This will tell you any nutrients the tree is missing so you can correct any deficiencies.

Before planting your black truffle farm, it is always a good idea to plant wheat, barley or hops for a couple of years on the proposed truffle farm. This helps to clean the soil of any competing micro organisms. If you have wild boar in your area of the world, you will need to fence your land. There is special truffle farm fencing on the market which does not allow the boar to stick its snout into the fence and lift it up. So they can not crawl under to get to your precious black truffles. Boars are also destructive creatures, they will rip up your truffle trees if they get into your truffle farm.

About 6 months before planting your truffle trees, you will have to get a bulldozer in that has spikes about a meter ( 3 foot ) long on the back, that digs into the soil. The object of the bulldozer spiking the proposed truffle farm is to break the sub soil that repeated plowing has created about 40 centimeters ( about 18 inches) below the surface. This also helps in airing the soil and will aid in the soils drainage properties. This is also one of the most important steps in preparing a black truffle farm. It is money well spent to spike your proposed truffle farm. Once the future truffle farm has been spiked, let the land stand for a couple of months, as is. If it rains during that time, all the better.

Next on your list of things to do is to fence the land. Here in the province of Huesca, Spain, wooden posts are used in fencing the truffle farm. When you have the bulldozer spiking your land, have the driver spike the ground where the posts will be hammered into the ground. This will make the hammering of the posts into the ground easier. It is also a good idea to wait until after a good rain to fence your land. It is easier to hammer the posts into the ground in moist soil rather than hard sun baked soil.

A Black Truffle Farm

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Mitsubishi Excavators and Their Parts

Introduction:
The Mitsubishi Group of Companies is a Japanese multinational company or conglomerate which consists of a variety of sovereign businesses sharing the trademark, legacy a Mitsubishi brand. Mitsubishi Excavators are of great importance in transportation. Mitsubishi excavators are the heavy equipments which consist of a house i.e. the cab on a whirling platform, a bucket and a backhoe which is a boom. The cab on the rotating platform remains atop an undercarriage with wheels and tracks. All the functions and movement of the excavators are made possible by the use of a hydraulic fluid which is with motors and rams. The design of these excavators is a natural succession from the condensation spade.

Types of Excavators:

* Drag line Excavator
* Compact excavator
* Long reach excavator
* Power shovel
* Condensation shovel
* Bulldozer
* Suction excavator
* Heavy equipment
* Civil Engineering

Mining Simulation and Parts of Excavators:
Excavators are in a broad assortment of sizes. Mini or Compact Excavators are the smaller excavators. Smallest mini-excavator of Caterpillar has 19hp and weighs about 1610 kg which is 3549 lb. The largest model of caterpillar has 513hp and weighs about 84,980 kg which is 187,360 lb.

In an Excavator, the chief task of the engine is to constrain Hydraulic pumps. Usually three pumps are present in it. The task of two chief pumps in it is to supply oil to the rams, track motors, slew motor and accessories, at up to 5000 psi. The task of the 3rd pump is the Pilot Control. Here the lower pressure, which is about 700psi, is used to manage the spool valves. Thus this permits an abridged effort which is obligatory while operating the controls.

The Undercarriage and the gearing are the essential components of an excavator. The Undercarriage includes the track frame, tracks, the blade, and the final drives that have a hydraulic motor. While gearing provides the drive to the single tracks. The house allows the machine to slew 360° unhindered by attaching in a way of a center pin to the undercarriage. The house includes the counterweight, operators cab, engine, hydraulic oil tanks and fuel.

The main boom can be one of 3 different configurations which attaches to the house. Most of them are Mono Booms, except moving from straight up and down these have no movements. Some of them have a Knuckle Boom and in the line with the machine, it also moves left and right. The other alternative is a pivot at the base of the boom which allows it to hydraulically hinge up to 180° autonomous to the house. Nevertheless this is usually available only to the compact excavators.

A dipper arm or a stick is attached to the end of the Boom. The stick provides the force of digging which is required to drag the bucket by the ground. The length of the stick varies. It depends on the reach and breakout power required, by which the stick is made longer or shorter respectively. There is always a bucket at the end of the stick. For leveling and cleanup, a broad, large capability of mud taking bucket along with a direct cutting edge is used where the material to be dug is soft and teeth are not required.

A GP bucket is usually smaller but it is stronger and has hard side cutters. Its teeth are used to break the hard ground and rocks. There are numerous sizes and shapes of buckets, depending on the application. There are a number of other attachments for the excavators that can be used for different purposes e.g. ripping, lifting, boring, cutting, crushing, etc.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Killdozer (1974 TV Movie) 3/8

A bulldozer takes on a life of its own and begins killing the men on a work crew.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SpOa4C6glw&hl=en

Monday, November 8, 2010

Euclid TC-12 Twin Engine annoyer alive - low-res

Old low-res video of Euclid TC-12 Twin Engine bulldozer (Twin 6-71's) working alongside a CAT D-7 at the 2004 Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) National Convention, Saegertown PA. It is scheduled to be operating at the 2008 HCEA National Convention, Brownsville PA. Turn up the sound and watch the 2 halves rock! My son, wurlitzer153duplex, has posted more video of the TC-12 taken at Brownsville, Aug. 2008, on his YT site, a lot better than this old Low-Res.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8kZFcm0v60&hl=en

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Friday, November 5, 2010

2 women drove a camry with big bulldozer

A 20 ton , 1953 dozer destroys a toyota . emily and jen. both 22 years old.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QLOYF6zdZM&hl=en

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Stuttgart 21 - Cem Özdemir kritisiert brutale Bulldozer-Politik

ARD Morgenmagazin, 01.10.2010 Cem Özdemir (B'90/Die Grünen) im Interview mit Werner Sonne, Hauptstadtstudio der ARD



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gw604gEPF8&hl=en

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Berembang Surau Demolished

Even Islamic places of worship are not spared the bulldozer...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAa0j6J2jyg&hl=en

Monday, November 1, 2010