In theory everything is recyclable. I could recycle a building, a plane, a DVD, a camera… or even my toothbrush. For something recyclable to actually be recycled, someone has to take that something and want to turn it into something new. That is exactly where the problem lies with the concept of recycling.

In 1988-89 I was one of those university students who defended the need to recycle. However, I figured that the people who made everything that filled landfills would buy back everything they made and turn it into something new. So when recycling started, I thought for many years that that was exactly what was happening. Then came the nice little triangle under all sorts of bins and I thought “Wow, we were very successful! Power to the people.”

Then a few years ago, say five, I realized we weren’t as smart as we thought when everyone was lobbying for recycling on behalf of our planet. We never insist that the companies that make the stuff that ends up in landfills commit to taking back the waste they create. Instead, what happened was that he became a waste of society to care for. In some places, the plastics industry makes a contribution to cover a small part of the running costs of recycling depots, in other places, recycling depots receive funding through tax systems. For the most part, recycling depots rely heavily on funding their operation through our taxes. In very few places do the manufacturers that make plastic, glass, Styrofoam buy back what they put on the market. All the waste that comes from the profits generated by their companies becomes a problem for society.

Recycling depots are like purgatory or, if you prefer, a Dr. Seuss reference: ‘the waiting room’.

We diligently choose our approved ‘recyclables’ in our small communities to ensure we minimize what we send to a landfill. We carefully place the blue (or other colored) boxes with a feeling of satisfaction that we are joining others in doing our part to save the planet. A wonderful truck arrives and takes our stuff to the local recycling haven, where we believe angels are hard at work magically turning everything we send in our blue boxes into something wonderful and new in our communities. Perhaps a fairy godmother will help from time to time and wave a magic wand with a Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo and exclaim jovially: ‘Food container you’ll turn into aluminum foil! Bottles you will become rugs. “

(Okay, I know I’m mixing Cinderella, religion, and Dr. Seuss. My goal is to appeal to the masses: kids, gen-x, seniors.)

Now I like that most people have a decent brain. It’s overloaded at times, but I like to think I’m pretty smart. One day I woke up and realized, “Hmm… I don’t think the blue box stuff is going to recycling heaven in my own community.” It was like waking up and doubting the existence of God. The mere thought that the things I carefully put in my blue box would never appear on the shelves of my neighborhood grocery store with the fancy triangles was devastating.

With a little research, I soon found out: something only gets recycled if someone somewhere in the world is willing to buy that product, and tons of it, at recycling depots and then turn it into something else. The next sad truth: that ‘someone’, when found, was rarely in the same community where the recycling took place. Sometimes they weren’t even in the same country!

So…..

You need to be a smart shopper when a manufacturer claims you should buy their product because it’s ‘recyclable’ or made from ‘recycled materials’. Before you buy it, call the manufacturer and ask where it is recycled; how much of that same product do they buy back and, if not, who and where buys it back to turn it into something; and lastly, how much recycled content is in your product. Many ‘recycled content’ products have less than 20% recycled materials. Its product still relies heavily on continuous oil extraction for virgin supplies to make the plastic.

Recycling is a great solution. I was all behind it. In theory it can minimize what we send to a landfill. However, after twenty years of practicing recycling, it is time we reassess how successful the plastics industry has been in reducing their waste relative to the profits they have made at the expense of our planet. The plastic and Styrofoam industry has been making a profit on this planet for more than fifty years and close to twenty of those to clean up its mess through recycling efforts supported in many communities through public taxes.

Plastics are now manufactured and exported in communities around the world where there is no luxury of a tax base to cushion the costs of a recycling depot. It is no longer acceptable to say that littering is the problem. The problem is what we do, how we do it, what it’s made of, and what we can do locally when we’re done with our stuff. This emperor needs new clothes.

I recently had the pleasure of getting my very own Dyna Hawk GX: Blackguard. It came in a kit, ready to fly. The kit included the helicopter, remote control, AC adapter, rechargeable battery pack (Li-Po), 4 extra blades (2 for each rotor), a small screwdriver (used for tightening the blades and other repairs). ), instruction manual and a parts list. The first thing I did when I opened the kit was take out the Dyna Hawk GX. After removing it, checking it and straightening the blades properly, I continued to remove the rest of the contents to make sure everything was there. Once I was done reviewing, I grabbed the manual and read it. Being that it was made in China, the manual has English and Chinese translations. Some of the instructions were a bit confusing, but overall they walked me through the process of getting ready to fly.

After reading the manual, the next step is to charge the Li-Po battery and get 8 AA batteries (not included) for the remote control. The remote itself has 2 thumb sticks. One of the thumb sticks controls throttle or “lift”, and turns the helicopter or controls “steer”. There are also 2 buttons below the throttle stick that you use to “tune” your helicopter in flight. These buttons are used to decrease “turn” and help your helicopter fly in a straight line. (For further instructions, please refer to the manual.)

Once the battery is fully charged, follow the instructions to install it into the bottom of the Dyna Hawk GX. The trick is to get the wires where the battery connects “stuck” into the “cockpit” and out of the way. This is the only way to put the battery in place and rinse it out, with no dangling wires. Once the battery is connected, the helicopter cockpit has a constant flashing light showing that the Dyna Hawk is ready. It is now “almost” ready to fly.

Install 8 AA batteries into your remote, screw on the antenna and extend it, then power on your remote. Always keep the antenna fully extended when in use. Failure to do so could result in a “receive loss” causing you to lose control and crash. With the battery installed and the remote on, gently move the throttle lever forward (up), causing both blades to rotate creating “lift”. If your helicopter blades turn, it’s ready to fly after a few simple adjustments. (See the manual for these settings.)

After making adjustments, it’s time to have fun! The Dyna Hawk GX is an “indoor” electric RC helicopter. It is not made for outdoor flights. My recommendation (as well as that of the manufacturers) is to find an “open” indoor area in which to fly. A great escape zone would be an indoor basketball court, free of clutter. Impatient, and also because of the bad weather, I decided to try mine in my living room. (I don’t recommend this and I’ll explain why later.)

At first, it took me a while to get used to the throttle. The manual suggests doing some training to get used to the flight controls and has several different exercises to master. I recommend doing this if you are a first time traveler. Once I got used to the throttle, I was quickly able to get the Dyna Hawk GX zipping around my living room. The spin reacts very quickly, sometimes tipping over, so moving the “right” joystick is crucial. Also, make sure there are no drafts, open windows, or vents in your flying area. The slightest breeze can cause your Dyna Hawk GX to fly poorly and lose control. With a little practice, mastering flight control with the Dyna Hawk GX is quick and you’ll soon be flying to a full battery charge.

Now for the reason I recommend against flying around obstacles: While the Dyna Hawk GX is a fairly well-built RC helicopter, especially for the price, it’s not indestructible. Normally, if you lose the throttle, it will drop straight down and bounce off the ground without much trouble. But, if it bumps into an object (let’s say a sofa, for example), it can cause damage. When I crashed into a sofa, the blades hit it and broke the inner plastic part of the shaft. This part is what makes the lower blades rotate at the same speed as the upper ones and helps keep the entire helicopter from spinning (it acts as a tail rotor). If I hadn’t crashed into the sofa, no harm would have been done. My mistake. Fortunately, many “hobby shops” sell replacement parts and this part can be replaced for a smaller investment. I personally chose an aluminum inner axle piece to make this problem less likely to reoccur. Now I will also only fly in “barrier-free” areas with plenty of space.

In a nutshell, the Dyna Hawk GX is a great helicopter for beginners and intermediates, ages 12 and up. The battery, fully charged, will last 10-15 minutes of solid flight and charges relatively quickly too. This makes the wait between flights shorter and gives you more non-stop fun. It is one of the best looking Apache models and I have already received several compliments. With proper care and increased flying skills, I’m sure this particular electric RC helicopter will bring you a lot of fun over time. To make it last longer, always recharge the battery right after the flight is exhausted and then wait 5 minutes before flying again to let the motor cool down. This will help prevent “burning out” of the engine. Also, never leave the battery discharged for a long period of time. Storing a discharged Li-Po battery could result in it not being able to hold a charge and having to replace the battery sooner rather than later. Batteries are not cheap. From time to time, blow the Dyna Hawk GX with air to remove any dust that may have adhered to it. And always, always fly in an area completely free of obstacles to reduce the chance of damage in the event of an accident. Do these things and the Dyna Hawk GX: Blackguard will continue to be another great addition to your electric RC vehicle arsenal!

Yaw, more commonly known as sway in the RV industry, is a dirty word for trailer owners. The definition of yaw or roll is a side-to-side movement. Nothing will ruin the way you feel about camping faster than the first time you experience trailer sway.

You’ve been camping in a tent for years and now you decide it’s time to move to a pop-up. You go to your local dealership and find a pop-up window with the perfect floor plan for you and your family. The seller knows that he will be close to the maximum weight his vehicle can tow. It really needs a sale because things have been slow. Rather than risk losing the sale, he decides not to explain the added expense of proper hitch work to safely tow his new trailer.

You are ready for a weekend getaway. He’s done all the pre-trip checks and is ready to go. You load the most precious cargo you have, your family, into your tow vehicle and head out on a new adventure. Everything is fine when you leave home. You take the ramp to the interstate. You are driving at the speed limit enjoying the music on the radio. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a transfer truck going twenty miles over the speed limit passes you as if you were standing still. The popup is inserted into the draft created by the truck. In an attempt to correct this totally unexpected event, you oversteer and the trailer starts going in the opposite direction. Not sure what to do, he hits the brakes and turns the wheel to the left and then to the right. Now that one-ton trailer behind your SUV is yanking from side to side and starting to affect what little control you have over the vehicle. The results are catastrophic.

Ok, since this is just an article, let’s start over and fix this before you even realize there’s a potential problem. She purchased her popup from a reputable local RV dealer. At the risk of losing the sale, your salesman explains that he will need specialized hitch work to pull his new trailer safely. You are a bit skeptical, you feel like they just want more of your money. Besides, your father never needed any of this. He just hitched the trailer to the ball and off he went.

He decides to give the salesperson the benefit of the doubt and listen for a minute. He shows her in his book that his tow vehicle is rated to tow a maximum of 3,500 pounds. He then explains what he should consider for that towing rating. It includes the weight of your new motorhome, all aftermarket accessories such as roof-mounted air conditioning and battery to be installed by the dealer, all cargo and personal belongings you load in the trailer and tow vehicle, and the weight of the passengers in the vehicle. Now, all of a sudden, the salesman has his full attention. You had no idea that all of this had to be considered.

He shows her the weight tag on his new trailer. Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) is 2,100 lbs. The air conditioner weighs 100 pounds and the deep cycle battery weighs 50 pounds. To be on the safe side, he estimates that he will carry about 300 pounds of cargo and then adds another 300 pounds for his wife and his two children. He surprises you how quickly things add up.

You now have 2,850 pounds instead of the 2,100 pounds you thought you were. It is not over yet. Your salesperson begins by explaining that each state has different requirements for how much a trailer can weigh before it requires trailer brakes. In your state, the weight is 3,000 pounds, but your dealer has brakes installed on any trailer you order that weighs more than 2,000 pounds. He explains that even though his vehicle is rated to tow 3,500 pounds, the vehicle’s brakes were designed to safely stop the weight of the vehicle, not to pull an additional ton and a half.

He takes him to the parts department and shows him a brake controller and explains that this is what activates the trailer brakes and that the dealer will install it when he wires the trailer lights. He likes the features that he explained about the brake controller. The fact that he can manually adjust the amount of braking action so that when he hits the brake pedal, the tow vehicle and trailer work together to stop the weight in a reasonable amount of time. What he really likes is the part he explained about the manual override lever that activates the trailer brakes without using the vehicle brakes.

He said if you’re on a steep grade and you don’t want to prematurely wear out the vehicle’s brakes, slowly slide the lever and the trailer brakes will slow you down. But what he really sold on was when he explained that if the trailer starts to sway, you can gently move the lever, activating the trailer brakes, to help straighten the trailer. He went on to explain that trailer sway is one of the biggest potential problems you can encounter when towing a trailer. He points out some of the factors that contribute to trailer sway.

o First and foremost, poor trailer design contributes to trailer sway. When there is too much weight behind the trailer axles, causing the tongue weight to be less than 10% of the trailer weight, it has a natural tendency to sway.

o Incorrect tire inflation

o Improper weight distribution hitch adjustments

o No trailer sway control

or crosswinds

o A transfer truck passing from the rear of the trailer.

o Descending slopes

o Towing speeds

o Tow vehicle is not properly matched to trailer

o Improper load, overload and poor weight distribution

He took the time to explain that for the trailer to pull properly, the manufacturer recommends that the weight of the tongue resting on the ball mount be 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer. He said if it’s more than 15% they have what’s called a weight distribution hitch that takes the extra weight off the tongue and distributes it to the axles of the tow vehicle and trailer where it should be, and if it’s less than 10% when you carry your load, it spreads it out to add some extra weight on the tongue. He looked up the popup you were buying in the brochure and the tab weight was 305 pounds. With the air conditioning installed and your load loaded, it would be between 10 and 15%. He explained that a weight distribution hitch was more commonly used with heavier trailers and in some cases with pop-ups depending on the towing vehicle, but in this case it would not be necessary.

The next thing he asked was if his vehicle had a receiver. You reply, do you mean a hitch? He explains that the part that is bolted to the vehicle is called a receiver and shows you a chart that has several different kinds of receivers depending on the amount of weight it will be towing. The Class II receiver was rated for 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 300 lbs. Maximum weight of the tongue. For a small price difference, he recommended a Class III receiver rated for 5,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 500 lbs. maximum tongue weight as your trailer tongue weight exceeded 300 lbs.

With that done, he said, let me show you the one component our dealership highly recommends to anyone buying a popup. She reached over and picked up a part of the shelf. This is called friction roll control. We mount one end to the ball mount and the other end to the lug on the camper. Adjust the amount of friction by turning the lever clockwise for more friction and counterclockwise for less friction. He explained that you should turn it in 1/8″ increments until you get it where you feel comfortable. This won’t totally eliminate the sway, but once the sway forces are in motion, it will dampen the sway and help you control it when you’re towing. your caravan

Well, he said, that’s all. For less than 10% of the pop-up price, you can do all the snagging work and make sure your family is safe when you go on the road. At this point, he is convinced that the seller has his best interests in mind and was not just trying to make more money.

You are ready for the first weekend getaway with your new popup. He performs all the pre-trip checks that the dealer explained to him and he is ready to go. You load the most precious cargo you have, your family, in your vehicle and head out on a new adventure. You take the ramp to the interstate. You are driving at the speed limit enjoying the music on the radio. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a transfer truck going twenty miles over the speed limit passes you as if you were standing still. You feel a slight movement behind you. It was enough to remind you that you are pulling the popup. You look at your watch and tell the family that you should be at camp in a couple of hours.

Knowing how to react when a trailer begins to sway can be the difference between your safety and disaster.

happy Camp,

Brand

Copyright 2006 by Mark J. Polk owner of RV Education 101

Quotes for Selling Your Car

If you’re planning to sell your car, it’s crucial to understand how much your vehicle is worth. The value of a car varies greatly depending on several factors. These factors include mileage, age, and condition. Obtaining multiple price quotes will help you determine how much you can expect to get for your car. Listed below are some tips for getting the best price quotes on your car. Listed below are several ways to get price quotes from different sources.

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First of all, a good way to get a higher price on your car is to have the receipts of all repairs. You can find these receipts from any car repair shop. Alternatively, you can print out a summary of your service visits from the car dealer. This information is valuable to potential buyers. Whether you sell your car privately or through a dealership, making sure it’s in good shape will help you get the best price on your car.

Secondly, a good way to sell your car is to wait for a more favorable market. For example, selling your car in the warmer months will draw more attention from buyers. However, this depends on supply and demand. As a rule, the faster the market recovers, the better the price. Besides, the price you get may be lower than you originally thought. Therefore, you should keep your expectations realistic.

How to Get Best Price Quotes for Selling Your Car

Thirdly, research the range of prices for your vehicle. Do you want to sell your car for top dollar, or do you want to sell it for the cheapest price possible? It helps to know the average price range before starting negotiations. Make sure to leave some room for negotiations. A successful car sale involves thorough research and negotiation. Make sure to follow these tips and you’ll be on the road selling your car in no time.

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Fourth, remember that online calculators don’t take into account factors unique to your area. For instance, a car that’s popular in one place may be worth much less than the same car in another area. In such an instance, it would be more advantageous to start low and increase your price as demand increases. That way, you’ll be more likely to get top dollar for your car. Then you can negotiate with a buyer and make a fair deal.

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Third, always provide as much information as you can about your car. This includes mechanical problems, past accidents, and so on. Also, don’t cut and sell your car parts – most buyers would prefer to buy a complete car than parts. A car’s value can vary greatly depending on its condition. You should avoid selling your car for less than the fair market value if you’re not satisfied with the price offered by the dealership.

No ten-year-old boy in the late 1950s collected more comics than Ronny Chimp. The truth is that when he bought a comic book with his allowance money, Ronny had little interest in comic book stories. He just wanted to find the advertising section that featured lots of ads selling jokes, pranks, and magic tricks. Ronny owned almost all of them and played pranks on his friends at school. But in the last issue, Ronny’s interest was piqued when he found a new ad for a small pet monkey:

“Darling Squirrel Monkey” who “is a lovable pet and companion. Almost human with warm eyes, your family will love it. These young monkeys will grow to about 12 inches tall. They eat the same foods you do, they even like lollipops : Easy Care & Train Guaranteed Live Delivery Only $18.95 Mailed Check or Money Order a: Farm. Department K26, Box 1042, Miami Beach 39, Florida”.

Ronny ran in to tell her mother and showed her the ad.

“Oh, don’t fall for any more corny jokes,” her mother warned.

“But mom, this can’t be a joke. This could be a pet!”

Ronny looked sad, then she put her head down and slowly walked back to her room and closed the door. Several minutes later, he knocked softly and quietly opened the door. Ronny was pouting on his bed. She sat down next to him and said, “Okay. We’ll ask your dad when he gets home from work tonight.”

Ronny stood up and ran around her room. “Wait. Ronny! Don’t be so happy now. Your father might say ‘No.'”

When his father arrived home several hours later, Ronny ran over to him and showed him the ad. “Can I have a monkey please?” His father studied the ad while Ronny anxiously awaited the verdict.

“What the hell would you do with a little monkey?… How about a dog or a cat?”

“I want a monkey! Please dad… please?”

“I’ll have to think about this. If you still want this jumpsuit in 10 days, I’ll consider buying it from you. But, think carefully before that.”

“Yes!”

Certain that she would still love him in 10 days, Ronny ran through the house, then to her bedroom where she finally calmed down and fell asleep. The next day at school, he told his friends that he was going to buy a monkey. They all laughed at him because they had seen the same ad, but thought it was a scam. Others remembered all the practical jokes that Ronny bought in comic book ads and bet that he would get the monkey.

Still, Ronny counted down the days until his father agreed to write a check for $18.95.

“Are you sure this is what you want, son?”

“You can bet!”

“Well, drop me the ad and I’ll mail you a check. But I want you to promise me you’ll handle it yourself!”

“I will, Dad! I will.”

Ronny’s father mailed the order. A week passed, then two weeks. Ronny became worried after six months had passed. The years came and went and there was still no monkey. Ronny simply forgot what he might have possessed. Meanwhile, life moved on for Ronny. He went to high school, graduated from college, got married and had children. “Ronny” became “Ronald”. His family lived in a retirement home, while he and his family lived in the same house he grew up in.

One Saturday in 1982, Ronny was playing catch with his 12-year-old son, Tyler, when a UPS truck pulled up in front of his old house. The UPS driver walked up to Ronny and said, “I have a delivery for Ronny Chimp.”

“That’s me, but no one has called me ‘Ronny’ in years. People call me ‘Ronald.'” The driver told him that he had a special delivery from NASA.

POT? Why NASA?

The driver looked into the back of his seat and a little sound like “Eeeekk!…Eeeek!” came from the box.

He examined the box and saw quite large perforations.

“It’s some kind of animal. Did you order an animal?”

“Nope…”

He listened to the sounds coming from the box. When Ronald hurriedly opened the box, he quickly opened it. Underneath was a cage with a small squirrel monkey inside.

Ronald’s mouth dropped open and a shocked look appeared in his eyes – “a squirrel monkey???” Suddenly, his mind flashed back to his childhood when he saw the advertisement for a squirrel monkey.

“I sent this monkey back in the 1950s when I was 10 years old!!…What the hell?!” The animal began to jump up and down and chirp louder. So his family came out to see what the noise was about. Ronald looked at the cage and saw an envelope taped to the outside of the cage. He tore it out and began to read a letter:

From the National Space Aerodynamics Administration

To whom it may concern,

If you’ve received this squirrel monkey that we at NASA affectionately call “Miss Baker,” it’s because you may have purchased one of these monkeys in the past. We’re sorry you didn’t receive your animal, but now we give you Miss Baker, who was purchased along with 25 other squirrel monkeys from a pet store in Miami, Florida, and taken to the Naval Aviation Medical School in Pensacola. He is getting old and needs a new home. He started working for us in 1959 and became our first monkey in space. We felt her in space for 16 minutes and successfully returned in perfect health. No physical or mental abnormalities were found in her. Not only is he a historical monkey, but he has developed great knowledge and skills. I have included photos of her while she was with us at NASA.

We will miss her and hope you will take good care of her!

To be honest,

JL Flights, Director of Astrophysics at NASA

The body of the animal was mostly brown. On her pink face were two black eyes, a small nose, and a dark mouth. It was about a foot tall, weighing about a pound and a half. Ronald smiled at “Miss Baker”, but he and his whole family looked a little stunned. Ronald’s little daughter, Tina, was afraid to take her out of it, but Ms. Baker immediately jumped out of the cage, lunged at Tina, and hugged her. Then, she quickly jumped to the ground, singing at the same time. It was clear that Tina was the favorite member of the monkey family, possibly because she could relate to Tina because she was little. After a few weeks, the family thought of Miss Baker as part of the family.

Ronald reflected on his childhood when he wanted a pet squirrel monkey and never received it. Somehow, it seemed like a miracle that the precious animal his father had paid for so long ago had finally made it to his home. Seeing the little monkey playing with her daughter, making her so happy made her long wait worthwhile.

One of the best skills for connecting and reconnecting with people is empathy, especially if you’re trying to win an ex back. And while this may not seem like an important skill, don’t underestimate it! Using empathy is one of the fastest ways to build (or rebuild) trust. It is also a way of pleasing people. However, if you’re using empathy for the sole purpose of manipulating someone, it probably won’t work the way you want it to. For example, imagine a used car salesman trying to “learn about you and connect with you” while you’re out on the lot looking at used cars. It’s pretty obvious that the used car salesman has an ulterior motive in trying to build a relationship with him and get you to trust him.

So how can you begin to master the art of empathy? The first step is that you need to care about the person you are talking to. That person’s concerns have to be your concerns as well. And not only do you have to know what these concerns are, but you have to be able to express them in a way that shows his concern, without sounding like a ‘know-it-all’.

When you can describe someone’s concerns or what’s bothering them as well as they do, then you’re on your way to building trust and rapport. Part of this includes identifying the feelings that accompany the worries; this is the part that people connect with.

So let’s take your ex, for example. Have you really identified your ex’s concerns and are you able to express them as well as he or she?

Perhaps the breakup happened because one partner thought the other was moving too fast. Let’s say John broke up with Sally because he thought she was moving too fast in the relationship. What can Sally say to John to get him back on track and even start seeing him again?

If Sally knows that the reason John broke up with her was because he thought she was moving too fast, then she has to express this information to John in a way that encapsulates John’s feelings and fears: she has to see things from your point of view. Point of view. How could a conversation like this sound?

How about this:

Sally: “Hi John, thanks for meeting me.”
John: “No problem, Sally. What’s up?”
Sally: “Well, I’ve thought a lot about what you said to me, you know, about rushing things, and I think you were right. Looking back, I think I was trying to rush things in the relationship that maybe weren’t there yet.” , and in the process, I must have made you feel very uncomfortable. And I just wanted to tell you that I’m sorry I made you feel that way.”
John: “Well, it seemed like you were taking things a little too fast.
Sally: “You’re right. And now that I think about it, I may have made you feel a little overwhelmed, especially when I was talking about moving or getting a place of our own. After thinking about it, I don’t think we’re close to that yet.”
John: “I agree with you, I don’t think we were ready to get our own place or anything.

Because Sally can summarize not only the content of why she thinks John broke up with her, but also the feelings that went with the content, she can begin to build the relationship again. The fact that John agrees with her is confirmation that she was on the right track with her comments to John.

Now, obviously this won’t be enough to send John running into her arms, but it’s the first step in rebuilding the relationship if that’s what Sally decides to do. And by continuing to use empathy and see things from John’s point of view, she will continue to build the relationship with John.

What is a concrete pump? It is a tool used to transfer liquefied concrete by pumping. There are two types of concrete pumps.

One type is in boom trucks and they are self-contained units consisting of a truck and frame, and the pump itself. It derives its name because a remote controlled robotic arm called a boom to position it with precision. Boom trucks are primarily used for concrete on everything from slabs and mid-rise buildings to large commercial and industrial projects. They can range from single-axle truck-mounted pumps designed for increased maneuverability, capable of working in small spaces and cost-effectively, to very large six-axle platforms used for their powerful pumps and very long reach in high-rise buildings. and other large-scale projects.

Due to their reach, boom trucks are often parked in the same location the entire time the concrete is being poured. This allows ready-mix concrete trucks to dump their loads directly into the pumps’ hopper at a central location and helps create more efficient traffic flow on the jobsite.

The second type of concrete pump is usually mounted on a truck and is called a truck mounted concrete pump or placed on a trailer and is usually referred to as a line pump or trailer mounted concrete pump.

Line pumps are extremely versatile portable units typically used to pump not only structural concrete, but also grout, wet screeds, mortar, shotcrete, aerated concrete and slurries. Concrete pump manufacturers have a variety of line pumps to meet different needs.

Line pumps generally use ball valve pumps. While the smaller models are also known as slurry pumps, many can be used for structural concrete and shotcrete where low volume is needed. Another application is the repair of underwater concrete, the filling of fabric forms, the placement of concrete in heavily reinforced sections, and the construction of tie beams for masonry walls. Some of the hydraulically powered models have pumped structural concrete at rates in excess of 150 cubic yards per hour.
The cost of ball valve pumps is relatively inexpensive and there are few parts to wear out. Due to its simple design, the pump is easy to clean and maintain. The units are usually small and easy to maneuver, and the hoses are easy to handle.

This pump requires steel or rubber concrete placement hoses that are manually connected to the outlet of the machine. Those hoses are attached to each other and conduct the specific requirements that need to be poured and placed. They typically pump concrete at lower volumes than boom pumps and are used for lower volume concrete pouring applications such as swimming pools, single-family home concrete sidewalks and slabs, and most floor slabs.

Another type are skid-mounted and rail-mounted concrete pumps, but these are not common and are only used on specialized jobsites such as mines and tunnels. Concrete pumps are hardly ever noticed by people, but they play a vital role in our life.

As a door-to-door salesperson, it is very necessary to learn how to handle rejection and not take the word “no” personally. If we take a little time to pay attention to other people’s cues, we can quickly learn that “no” could also mean “right now” or “maybe.”

Here are some tools that can help you get faster responses from your prospects, generate instant feedback, and increase your sales.

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When I talk about this, it’s from the standpoint of understanding that I’m going to get a lot of rejection and I can’t afford to get emotionally attached to the outcome of the sales presentation. If I focus on exposure, my mind will be on sharing my products with as many people as possible, not lack of sales. My mental approach to the sales presentation is, “You have one chance to get a deal like this, but I have hundreds of chances to prove it.” I never said that directly to customers, but while I knew it, I always stood out because I understood that the more people I showed, the more sales I made.

Emergency

You have to take action with a purpose. Everything must go and you have to act right now! Having a “pep in your step” mindset is a great way to build energy. Your prospects feel the sense of urgency. I look at my wristwatch, I see you looking at me, and I also make movements similar to someone who needs to use the bathroom. It can be quite the sight to watch and sometimes fun, however it usually works because the prospect will make a decision quickly and save you time. You won’t feel like you’re wasting your time.

GreedFactor

As a sales rep, if you don’t use greed as a tool, you’re missing out on a lot of opportunities. First, let’s use a nicer phrase for the greed factor and call it a car. Many people take advantage of sales and specials because someone else told them about them. When a neighbor down the street buys a car after you, or four or five neighbors add wind chimes or upgraded light fixtures to the outside of the house, these are all examples of the bandwagon effect. When you are selling your products, you need to tell them about the others who picked up the product and took advantage of your offers. Use examples and reference the salon owner who picked up a box of your product to use as a gift for their customers. Let people know how your neighbors picked up a few cases to send home abroad as gifts. Your goal is to spread the word and see how the bandwagon effect occurs.

fear of loss

This is probably one of the most powerful tools for building momentum. The classic example is watching someone take candy from a baby and witnessing the baby’s reaction. People don’t want to miss out and lose something good. A typical sales pitch is “we only have five left” or “we’ll be sold out in the next ten minutes!” These examples may or may not be true, but they work, and all have been used at one time or another to build momentum and generate deeper curiosity about the product. Take your time and think of ways to add some fear of losing to your presentation. I have personally witnessed hundreds of customers experience fear of loss, when I took my product from their hands or if I only had a few items left. Take time to watch TV commercials, radio ads, and other media and pay attention to the different ways they demonstrate the fear of loss.

There are many ways to build momentum and increase customer sales. With enthusiasm, a great attitude, and practice, you can become a master of building momentum, creating great customer relationships, and converting higher sales in a shorter period of time.

For aspiring pilots…in INDIA (special report…by the pilot himself)

Lately, I’ve been inundated with phone calls, emails, and texts from people from all walks of life—level 12 passes to engineers, business graduates, and even CPAs—eagerly and enthusiastically inquiring about pilot training. The type of inquiries made and the expectations that most of these people have made me realize that perhaps the rise of aviation in India has been exaggerated to such an extent that it has created certain false impressions and hopes. In view of this, I would like to clarify the following things about becoming a commercial pilot:

1. The first and most important thing I want to emphasize is that being a commercial pilot is NOT, I repeat NOT an easy escape from the difficulty of other careers! It’s just as difficult, demanding and requires just as much effort as being an engineer or a doctor, with an added downside: EXTREMELY HIGH STRESS LEVELS. Being an airline first officer or commander isn’t just about sitting in an automated air-conditioned plane, hopping through multiple cities every day, staying in fancy hotels, and getting paid for it! Get real guys! There is not a single dream job like that in the world. If it existed, I’m sure everyone would be doing just that right now. The things mentioned above are perks that come with your actual job, and are not the job itself! The strain and rigorous effort required to train to fly even a small propeller plane is enormous! Assuming responsibility for an aircraft at the airline level, as well as operating it in accordance with all standards and regulations imposed by the DGCA and the company, requires skill equivalent to that of a good engineer, the alertness of a manager, the precision of a good meteorologist, the solid knowledge of the rules, PLUS the constant presence of mind and self-innovation to deal with everyday situations, each of which will be unique.

2. Training to become a pilot is one of the hardest things in the world. I’m not kidding! It’s just the amount of BOOK EFFORT that’s less in flight training, though of course there’s plenty of that too. Becoming a pilot is not as easy as simply enrolling in an institute and logging your hours. There are at least 10 procedures involved in it viz. Police Check, Board Check, Computer Number Request, Theory Exams Request, SPL, FRTOL, Theoretical Coaching, Medical Class 2, Medical Class 1, COP (RTR), Flight Training, License and Rating Applications. You will have to sweat and run a lot for each of these procedures, and EACH of them will take you a minimum of 3 months to complete.

3. Becoming a pilot means obtaining and having at least 6 CURRENT documents, viz. SPL, FRTOL, class 1 medical evaluation, passing the 5 required theory exams (which are quite difficult to pass by the way), COP (RTR) and flight training log book done according to the syllabus. EACH of these has a separate validity period, from 6 months to 2-1/2 years, and if you are unable to complete your training within that time, that particular license will expire and will need to be renewed. This will imply higher costs and more running around, so there is the tension of finishing the training very quickly, which in practice is not possible. After becoming a pilot, your instrument rating and night rating will need to be renewed every six months, COP (RTR) will need to be renewed every 3 years, and Class 1 Medical will need to be renewed every year until age 40. The last one is especially risky, you could be medically grounded at any moment and depending on the duration, it can ruin your flight training and even ruin your career for life!

06/24/06 4. This is an important point: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A 100% JOB OR PLACEMENT GUARANTEE! Any institute that claims this is trying to lure you with false promises. Hello?? Guys, wake up! Is there such a thing as a job guarantee in any career? Even if you are a student at an IIM or IIT, are you guaranteed a job? What a ridiculous thought! If so, then all you would have to do is enter a high school and sleep the rest of your days. Hey, guaranteed job, right? Even wishing for something like this seriously is proof that you want something for nothing: a free life! Get that thought out of your head, otherwise it will ruin you! Moral preaching aside, there is no job guarantee for pilots, in fact getting a job as a pilot is MUCH MORE DIFFICULT than getting a job as an engineer, MBA or call center officer. Since the industry is not as well organized as the hard core ones, it is difficult to say when vacancies will appear in which company or how many there will be. When vacancies appear, you will have to compete alongside many experienced pilots, such as flight instructors or charter pilots, for the same position. The intake process for most airlines involves a written test, psychometrics, interview, simulator check/instrument check, and company medical exam – 5 layers to overcome! Most companies charge you for each of these layers.

5. Contrary to popular opinion, professional flying is difficult, as I have already mentioned. There are too many professional and human limitations to meet at work. His family and social life will have to be sacrificed to a great extent at least in the first years. You will have to undergo skill tests and competency checks at least every 6 months in an airline, and believe me, you have to be vigilant if you don’t want to get punished or fired…

… It is not like driving a car where skill remains: it involves constant upward gradation in both practice and theory; why, I’m sure a look at the theory required for just the basic CPL exams will scare some people.

6. There are many heartaches and frustrations in flying, from financial problems to political competition, lack of flight instructors and medical assistance. The entire process of becoming a pilot will involve a minimum investment of Rs 13 to 14 lakhs, and this does not include multi-engine rating or instructor qualification or any post-job training costs from the airline, which can be Rs 10 at an additional 25 rupees. lakhs. He may have passed all his theoretical papers and be the first in line for training and the best and most interested in flying, but he may fall victim to favoritism, nepotism and influence. There is nothing that can be done about it. If your flight instructor suddenly leaves your job for another, leaving you stranded, there’s not much you can do about it, either.

My motive is not to discourage people from aspiring to become pilots, but to try to segregate the die-hards and the wannabes. If you are bored or tired of your current career and want a refreshing change, FLYING IS NOT FOR YOU. If you are bad in studies or do not want to struggle much in life, FLYING IS NOT FOR YOU. If you want a stable, risk-free and safe professional option, FLYING IS NOT FOR YOU. If you are looking for alternative and off the beaten track career options, FLYING IS NOT FOR YOU. If you “want to be a pilot because it’s cool”, FLYING IS NOT FOR YOU (you can try Microsoft Flight Simulator).

To even think about becoming a pilot, you have to be seriously passionate and willing to risk a lot in life, financially and otherwise. He must be prepared to face insurmountable obstacles and heartbreaking grievances in his endeavor. You must be prepared to suffer terrible injustices in your quest. You must be willing to fight like mad, with no destination in sight, moving forward only fueled by the hope that you can make it one day. You must be prepared to live badly and badly maybe even for your whole life. Yes, what I am saying is that flying should be the main love of your life if you want to attempt a career in it, just as music was the main love of Beethoven’s life.

I hope this article has been helpful to many who dream of being pilots. If you have fully understood the challenges involved and still want to start the adventure, I will be happy to help you. Greetings and fly high.

Some of you have the ability to choose the right vehicle for you, like my father, and drive it until the wheels fall off, so to speak. You can put a couple hundred thousand miles on a vehicle and be as happy with it as the day you bought it. You see a new vehicle driving down the road and you know the price they are paying for that new ride and it makes you happy to know the money you are saving.

You are seriously considering it, but why?

You don’t really need a smartphone to connect the Bluetooth, most Android radios today will connect to any device that is Bluetooth ready, but let’s say with the money you’re saving you bought a smartphone and now you’d like to do the best of Bluetooth with the hands-free calling option that everyone else has. Then you discover that you can download a playlist of your favorite songs to your phone. Now you want a radio that can play your tunes while you’re in your vehicle. And to top it off, your new smartphone has GPS navigation, but it uses your data. Even with all these features, you still don’t have a backup camera.

How can you get all these features in your vehicle without trading in or spending a small fortune on an upgraded radio, with an affordable replacement radio? There is a wide range of radios on the market. There are some that are less than the average car payment and then there are some that are as much as the average mortgage payment. We opted for the reasonably affordable type. You’ll have to get a touchscreen radio if you’re looking for built-in navigation or a backup camera. Fear not, if you can operate a smartphone, you can operate a touch screen radio.

What came with our new trip?

We own a 2016 model year vehicle that came from the factory with a touch screen radio, Bluetooth, and a rear view camera. It doesn’t have the navigation because that would have required an additional badge on the truck that would put the cost of the vehicle out of our price range. That said, we recently upgraded the radio in our 2002 model year vehicle with a radio that has all the bells and whistles, including GPS navigation, and we’re seriously debating whether or not we should upgrade to the newer truck. The aftermarket radio has more options, a bigger screen, and looks great.

Why do we choose ours?

Our teenager drives the 2002 model year vehicle. The main reason for adding all the safety features a radio offers. We wanted Bluetooth for hands-free calling and wireless music streaming, GPS navigation, WIFI, a DVR dash cam (yes, a dash cam), and a backup camera without cluttering the dash with gadgets.

Your music is downloaded to the phone or through an application. With built-in Bluetooth, the radio automatically connects to your phone, giving them access to your music. No more flipping through CDs just to find the song you want to hear. It was nothing short of a miracle all those years of flipping through CDs while driving down the highway and keeping it in the ditches. Speaking of distractions!

In conclusion.

It’s okay to take that little leap into the future. You’ll probably appreciate answering phone calls without reaching for the phone. Use the backup camera to connect to the camper or any other trailer and get it right the first time. Navigate to a destination without having an additional device dangling from the dashboard. And last but not least, our radio has a built-in DVR dash cam. I don’t even have to explain the importance of that function.